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Day Tours - Garden Route - Southern Africa
 
 
Day Tours in the Garden Route
 
   
 Featherbed Tour
Half Day  
Featherbed Tour   Highlights
• Short ferry ride across Knysna Lagoon.
• 4x4 trailer ride to the summit for an amazing panorama of the Knysna basin and sea.
• Stroll through the milkwood forest and along the coastline.
• Tasty buffet lunch under milkwood trees.
   Tour Overview
Take a ferry ride across Knysna's estuary to a secluded nature reserve, home to the Knysna loerie and blue duiker and variety of bird life.
 

Departs:
 Daily at 09h15 (Lunch included)

Returns:
 Approx 14h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  675-00
     
 Tsitsikamma Tour
Full Day  
Tsitsikamma Tour   Highlights
• Stroll through the Tsitsikamma Forest and view the 1 000 year old Outeniqua yellowwood tree.
• Visit Tsitsikamma Coastal Nature Reserve with stunning coastal views. Lunch at Storms River Mouth Restaurant (own account).
• Stop at the highest bungi jump in the world–216 metres (optional activity - own account).
• Tour of Monkeyland – sanctuary and home to numerous species of monkeys.
• Visit Plettenberg Bay – a popular holiday r
   Tour Overview
A full day tour visiting some of the areas most beautiful and scenic natural attractions.
 

Departs:
 Daily at 09h00

Returns:
 Approx 13h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  1385-00
     
 Knysna & Plettenberg Bay Tour
Full Day  
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay Tour   Highlights
• Scenic stops at Knysna ‘Heads’.
• Visit the beautiful ‘Garden of Eden’.
• Tour of Birds of Eden - the largest free flight walk through aviary in the world.
• Monkeyland Tour – sanctuary and home to numerous species of monkeys from all around the world.
   Tour Overview
A scenic tour travelling from Knysna to Plettenberg Bay, and back to Knysna. Stopping along the way, as well as an opportunity to spot dolphins.
 

Departs:
 Daily at 09h00

Returns:
 Approx 17h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  1385-00
     
 Oudtshoorn Tour
Full Day  
Oudtshoorn Tour   Highlights
• Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
• Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch and see crocodiles, snakes and numerous big cats.
• Enjoy an ostrich farm experience.
   Tour Overview
A spectacular drive over the Outeniqua Mountain Pass brings us to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo.
 

Departs:
 Daily on Request at 08h30

Returns:
 Approx 17h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  1495-00
     
 Port Elizabeth City Tour
Half Day  
Port Elizabeth City Tour   Highlights
• History of the landing of the 1820 British Settlers.
• Pristine beaches.
• Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
   Tour Overview
A classic tour covering the history, cultures and sights of this coastal city. Travel past the beachfront, harbour and old town visiting Settler’s Park and St George’s Park, home of Eastern Province cricket.
 

Departs:
 Daily at 08h30

Returns:
 Approx 12h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  360-00
     
 Shebeen Tour
Half Day  
Shebeen Tour   Highlights
• A walk in an informal settlement where you will experience township hospitality and visit a small craft centre where local artists display their work.
• Dinner at the local shebeen (bar).
• This tour lets you see what has really changed since the demise of Apartheid.
   Tour Overview
This tour offers an orientation of the townships, unpacking the diversity of the areas, and explains the origin and transformation of townships. Drink and mingle with the locals at a local tavern in the New Brighton Township discovering more about their township life.
 

Departs:
 Daily on Request at 16h00

Returns:
 Approx 20h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  445-00
     
 Real City Tour (Township Tour)
Half Day  
Real City Tour (Township Tour)   Highlights
• Stop off at an informal trading area located in the township.
• Visit a township school where you are offered a township-style tea, a fundraising initiative to assist township schools.
• Visit a small local craft centre and learn about the various projects helping people to become self sufficient.
• This tour lets you see what has really changed since the demise of Apartheid.
   Tour Overview
This tour covers the history of all the people of Port Elizabeth, and takes you on a roller coaster ride through the various parts of Port Elizabeth, including the city centre, historically 'coloured areas' and spends most of the time in the African townships, showcasing the immense diversity of the townships.
 

Departs:
 Daily at 10h00

Returns:
 Approx 13h30

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  385-00
     
 Addo & Schotia Safari Combination
Full Day  
Addo & Schotia Safari Combination   Highlights
• 4 Hour safari in Addo Elephant National Park.
• Evening tour of Schotia Private Game Reserve.
• Delightful safari cuisine at a cosy lapa.
   Tour Overview
After a morning visit to the Addo Elephant National Park, appreciate free roaming lions from an open safari vehicle. Afternoon and evening tour of Schotia Private Game Reserve.
 

Departs:
 On Request at 09h00

Returns:
 Approx 22h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  2085-00
     
 Addo Elephant National Park Tour
Full Day  
Addo Elephant National Park Tour   Highlights
• Close-up viewing of these gentle giants.
• Lion, buffalo, rhino and a variety of antelope.
• Amazing bird life.
   Tour Overview
Enjoy a close experience with these gentle giants, probably the best elephant viewing in South Africa.
 

Departs:
 On Request at 09h00

Returns:
 Approx 17h00

Validity:
 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
  Price:  
ZAR  900-00
     
 

 

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