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Five day tour of the West Coast includes Citrusdal, Stadsaal, Vredendal, Springbok, Upington.
Day 1 - Thursday
Depart Cape Town and travel north on the scenic coastal route passing the historic beehive shaped lime kilns to Yzerfontein. View the distant Dassen Island the largest of 34 submarine mountains whose summits protrude the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue through the West Coast National Park to the town of Langebaan. This wetland is biologically the richest stretch of water in South Africa. Drive around Saldanha Bay, the world’s finest natural harbour to the port town of Saldanha and onwards via Velddrif to the tiny fishing village of Laaiplek. Drive through the beautiful stretches of fynbos in the Sandveld to the town of Citrusdal.
Overnight at a lodge located at the ‘Gateway to the Cederberg’. Dinner and breakfast
Day 2 - Friday
Leave the fertile Citrusdal Valley to explore the Cederberg, informally referred to as the ‘rock garden of the Gods’. Admire fascinating and bizarre rock formations, which over the years have been artfully fashioned by erosion. After driving through the Niewoudts Pass, arrive at one of the region’s many caves at Stadsaal, which showcases mysterious San (Bushman) art. Travel to the town of Clanwilliam passing the Clanwilliam Dam reputed to support more indigenous fish species than any other south of the Zambezi River. Drive to Vredendal via the small town of Klawer where a visit to the local wine estate and ‘Cadiz Bazaar’ can be enjoyed. Arrive in the late afternoon at a luxury lodge located on a working wine farm and enjoy warm personalized hospitality.
Overnight and Dinner, breakfast
Day 3 - Saturday
After a farm breakfast, overlooking the river and vineyards enjoy a fascinating vineyard tour and wine tasting. Travel to Vanrhynsdorp and onwards through the towns of Bitterfontein and Garies, both of which are famous for their unique geology. Afternoon arrival at a luxury lodge in the town of Springbok renowned for it’s typical Namaqualand hospitality. Dinner will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Overnight and Dinner, breakfast
Day 4 - Sunday
Journey over ‘Bushmanland’ to where the Orange River Valley begins. After a short stop in the rural village of Pofadder, arrive at the Augrabies Falls National Park in the early afternoon. Enjoy a fascinating game drive in the National Park, which provides sanctuary to a diversity of species, from the very smallest succulents, birds and reptiles to springbok, gemsbok and the endangered black rhino.
Overnight and Dinner, breakfast
Day 5 - Monday
Travel to Upington where the tour ends.
Tour Price £550 per person sharing a double room. Price valid until October 2007, subject to availability.
How to Book - Ring 0845 345 0065 and speak to one of our knowledgeable staff who can check availability, answer any questions you may have and finalise your booking.
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