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The Garden Route
13 days Durban to Cape Town
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Visit the golden beaches of Durban, Experience the magic of the Wild Coast, Enjoy the world's best land-based whale watching in Hermanus,
Discover South Africa's wildest secrets on this journey from the golden coastline of Durban to picturesque Cape Town. Trek in the rugged foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, wander through ancient yellow-wood forests along the Wild Coast, spot the magnificent Big Five in the Addo Elephant National Park, travel along the exhilarating Garden Route and stop for some whale watching in Hermanus, the heart of the whale route. This is the ultimate back-to-nature trip. From adrenaline sports to gentle walks, there's something for everyone.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotels/lodges (12 nts)
Transportation: Minibus, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Comfort
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $60 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Durban | The beachfront of Durban is a fun playground, with an aquarium, casino, skate and snake park. | | Days 2-3 | Wild Coast | One of South Africa's most unspoilt areas, the Wild Coast is a truly magical destination where waterfalls rush straight into the sea. Spend time trekking through ancient yellow wood forests or simply relax and get back to nature. | | Days 4-5 | Hogsback | The calls of colourful parrots and louries form the soundtrack to hikes in Hogsback's indigenous forests. | | Day 6 | Addo Elephant National Park | Once an elephant sanctuary, Addo Elephant National Park is now home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. Be careful where you tread here - this is also the exclusive domain of the fascinating flightless dung beetle. | | Days 7-9 | The Garden Route | With old growth forests, superb white beaches and a range of optional adrenaline-packed activities, the gorgeous Garden Route is sure to thrill. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park, picturesque Kynsna and the white beaches of Plettenberg Bay. | | Day 10 | Oudtshoorn | See impressive stalagtites and stalagmites decorating caverns at the Cango Caves. | | Day 11 | Hermanus | The heart of the whale route, seaside Hermanus offers the finest land-based whale watching in the world. Talk to the Whale Crier to find out more about these mysterious giants of the deep or zoom in with the telescopes along the Old Harbour. | | Days 12-13 | Cape Town | Discover Cape Town and travel to Cape Point to see the merging of the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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