CAPE TO ADDO GARDEN ROUTE TOUR (6 DAYS)

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1 CAPE TO ADDO GARDEN ROUTE TOUR (6 DAYS) African Impact is a multi-award winning volunteer travel organisation offering meaningful interactive volunteer projects throughout Southern and East Africa. Founded in 2004 in Zimbabwe, we have over 10 years experience and having facilitated over 10,000 volunteers in 12 countries across the continent, making us the largest on-the-ground African specialists in volunteer tourism. We truly believe in making a difference and seek to maximize the positive impact of voluntourism in Africa, both for volunteers and for communities and conservation efforts. To us, volunteering is a two-way thing. It s not just about the hands-on help and skills that volunteers bring; it s also about what this amazing continent, its people and its wildlife can give those volunteers in return. Experience the thrill of game driving in an authentic BIG 5 National Game Park, while touring the coastal regions of both the Western and Eastern Cape.

2 6 Day Cape to Addo Safari (return) The Cape to Addo Park Safari is a unique, safe and affordable way to experience the thrill of game driving in an authentic BIG 5 National Game Park, while touring the coastal regions of the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and Route 62. Every Cape to Addo Safari is professionally driven and guided by an experienced African tour leader and the itinerary is packed full of unique African experiences and exciting discoveries. Whale watching, game driving, beer tasting, caving, zip lining, bungee jumping, river canoeing, the list goes on and on. Tour Itinerary Day 1: Cape Town Hermanus Cape Agulhas We will depart from the volunteer accommodation early on Monday morning for Hermanus. (Shark cage diving clients will be picked up very early in the morning by the diving operator, and will miss the first half of Day 1). We follow the scenic coastal road, stopping at Betties Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins. You can spend the afternoon in the seaside resort town of Hermanus, famous for hundreds of Southern Right Whales during the whale season (July to November) and many shops, restaurants and markets. In the afternoon we will drive on to Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa, where we visit a viewpoint known as the real place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Dinner Cape Agulhas / Struisbaai Cape Town - Hermanus Cape Agulhas Penguins at Betties Bay Shark Cage Diving Whale watching boat trip (in season July - November)

3 Day 2: Cape Agulhas Oudtshoorn We travel to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, known as the Ostrich Capital of the World, via the scenic and spectacular Route 62, which is South Africa s longest wine route. You will be able to experience the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves on a guided adventure tour, followed by a sampling of the local wine & craft beer. Breakfast, Dinner Oudtshoorn Cape Agulhas - Oudtshoorn Craft beer and local wine tasting Cango Caves Adventure tour Ostrich Show farm Day 3: Oudtshoorn Knysna Sedgefield After breakfast we head over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain pass where we will explore Wilderness National Park with some canoes. Enjoy an easy paddle up the Touw River through indigenous forest, enjoying the abundance of birdlife. After about 40 minutes, the canoes will be left for a 2km hike along a boardwalk, which will take us to a lovely waterfall and rock pools. After the canoeing, we will head to the famous town of Knysna via the spectacular Lake District of the Garden Route. This up-market little town is filled with curios, restaurants and a waterfront, where you will be able to have lunch and do some shopping. After Knysna we will head to the Knysna Heads viewpoint for some spectacular views over Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean. Late afternoon you can spend exploring Sedgefield with its spectacular views and beaches. Breakfast, Dinner Sedgefield Oudtshoorn Knysna - Sedgefield Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park

4 Day 4: Sedgefield- Tsitsikamma Addo After breakfast, off to Tsitsikamma National Park. En route we will stop at Bloukrans Bridge to view the world s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters). There is plenty of time for the adventure seekers among you to test their courage. The afternoon will be spent in Tsitsikamma National Park with its unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming. Late afternoon we will leave the Garden Route for Big 5 country, Addo. Accommodation: Breakfast, Dinner Avoca River Cabins, Addo Area Sedgefield Tsitsikamma - Addo Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park 216m Bloukrans Bungee jump Treetop canopy tour Day 5: Addo Wilderness We will spend the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park. We will spend up to 3-4 hours exploring the 28,000 hectare National reserve with over 450 elephant and some Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest and many more animals. After an exciting morning of game viewing we will drive back to the heart of the Garden Route where we will overnight and have sundowners overlooking the spectacular Wilderness Beach. None Wilderness Addo Wilderness Entrance and 3-4 hour drive with tour vehicle through Addo Elephant National Park 2 hour open vehicle game drive with Addo field guide

5 Day 6: Wilderness Mossel Bay - Cape Town After breakfast at the popular George Farmers Market, we will stop in Mossel Bay to spend some time on the spectacular beaches, hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, and visit the famous Diaz Museum complex, commemorating the first known European exploration around the tip of Africa. The more adventurous can try a 10,000 foot tandem skydive or sand boarding on the longest dune in South Africa. We will arrive back to Cape Town/Stellenbosch in the early evening. If you need to depart on the Saturday, please do not book flights before the following times: Domestic flight departing onwards International flight departing onwards Breakfast Wilderness Mossel Bay Cape Town foot tandem skydive Sand boarding the longest dune in South Africa Included in price: Qualified guide Pick up and drop off Air-conditioned transport 5 nights accommodation (backpacker or guesthouse options) Dinners and breakfasts (except Day 5) Local wine and craft beer tasting Cango Caves adventure tour Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park Game viewing safari in Addo Elephant National Park Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park

6 OPTIONAL ACTIVITY RATES Day Optional activity Price Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Shark cage diving - Shark cage diving clients will be picked up in Cape Town early Monday morning by the shark company. Shark diving clients will only meet up with the rest of the tour group after lunch on the first day and will miss out on the first half of day 1. Whale watching boat trip (in-season, July - November) Ostrich show farm Bungee jumping (216m) Tree-top canopy tour 2-hour additional Addo game drive (open vehicle, early morning) Tandem sky diving (10,000 feet) (extra R for video) Sand boarding R 1700 R 700 R 50 R 850 R 495 R 300 R 2000 R 400 Please note that we have done our best to provide accurate pricing, but these prices are subject to change! DEPARTS FROM CAPE TOWN EVERY MONDAY We look forward to welcoming you for a unique, rewarding and unforgettable experience!

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