Agulhas National Park

Experience the best of South Africa's Western Cape and look for wildlife in spectacular national parks, such as Addo Elephant National Park. Take part in a host of available optional activities, including a bungee jump off the world's highest bungee bridge and a tandem skydive from 10,000 feet. Choose from a range of accommodation options and sleeping arrangements, including shared dormitories to save you money! Day 1: Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas (D) Depart Cape Town early on Monday morning and head for Hermanus. Please note that shark cage diving clients will be picked up very early in the morning by the diving operator and will miss the first half of this day’s itinerary. Follow the scenic coastal road, stopping at Betties Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins. Spend the afternoon in the seaside resort town of Hermanus, famous for the hundreds of Southern right whales during whale season (July to November) as well as its many shops, restaurants and markets. Drive to Cape Agulhas in the afternoon to discover the southernmost tip of Africa. Visit a viewpoint known as the “real” place, and see where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Stay the night in Cape Agulhas/Struisbaai. • Included activities: Penguins at Betties Bay • Optional activities: Shark cage dive; whale-watching boat trip (in season, July – November). Day 2: Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn (B, D) Travel along scenic Route 62 on route to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, known as the “Ostrich Capital of the World,” and experience South Africa’s longest wine route. Take a break for lunch and a wine tasting at a local winery, before checking into your accommodation, which is on a working game farm in the Little Karoo. As the sun goes down, enjoy a tour of the ostrich farm, taking in the views of the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges in the background. • Included activities: Local wine tasting; Klein Karoo ostrich farm tour Day 3: Oudtshoorn – Knysna – Sedgefield (B, D) After breakfast, head over to the marvelous Outeniqua Mountain Pass and explore Wilderness National Park with some canoes. Enjoy a paddle up the Touw River through the indigenous forest, enjoying the abundance of bird life. After about 40 minutes, the canoes will be left for a 2 km hike along a boardwalk, which leads to a lovely waterfall and rock pools. Spend the late afternoon exploring Sedgefield, with its expansive views and beaches. • Included activities: Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park Day 4: Sedgefield – Tsitsikamma – Addo (B, D) Head to the famous town of Knysna via the Lake District of the Garden Route. Visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint and marvel at magnificent views over the Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean. After Knysna, stop at Bloukrans Bridge to view the world’s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters). Enjoy plenty of time for the adventure seekers to test their courage. Midday 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. In the afternoon, leave the Garden Route behind and head for Big 5 country, Addo. • Included activities: Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park • Optional activities: 216-meter bungee jump at Bloukrans Day 5: Addo Elephant National Park – Port Elizabeth Spend the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park for up to 2-3 hours. Look for indigenous animals in the 28,000-hectare national reserve, including approximately 600 elephants along with Cape buffalo, lions, black rhinos, warthogs, zebras, eland, kudu, hartebeest, and many more. After an exciting morning of game viewing, drive to Port Elizabeth for a drop-off at the location of your choice between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. • Included activities: Entrance and 2-3 hour drive through Addo Elephant National Park by tour vehicle • Optional activities: 2-hour open vehicle game drive with an Addo Elephant National Park field guide

We will start our day with a collection at our pick up point or at your hotel in and around City of Cape Town, at approximately 07H00am. Collection will be in a sedan, SUV vehicle or a mini bus depending on the size of the group. We begin by traveling along the N2 to Stony Point to view the African colony Penguins from very close range, one of the largest colonies of penguins in Africa. From there, we will travel towards the Hermanus where you will enjoy a wine tasting at one of the estates in the Hemel-en-Aarde wine region. We will then proceed to the town of Hermanus for lunch stop (at your own expense) and free walk in Hermanus, or at the seaside. If it is during whale season, you will have an option to do some whale-watching in Hermanus. After lunch, make your way to Cape Agulhas, where you will walk the pathway that leads to the official meeting point of the two oceans (Indian and Atlantic oceans) and take some pictures. From here, we will go on to explore the Agulhas lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in South Africa and situated at the southernmost tip of Africa. After exploring the Agulhas National Park, We will head back to Cape Town city via the scenic R316 filled with fynbos and spectacular mountain ranges. for a drop off at your accommodation at approximately 18:00 pm. Travel back to Cape Town via the scenic R44 filled with fynbos and spectacular mountain ranges. Once back in Cape Town, we will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation at approximately 18:00 pm.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the southern tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge. Travel along the scenic coastal route from charming Gordon’s Bay to the whale-watching haven of Hermanus, taking in the breathtaking beauty of South Africa’s shoreline. At Stony Point Nature Reserve in Betty’s Bay, encounter a thriving colony of endangered African penguins in their natural habitat. Continue to the picturesque fishing village of Struisbaai, renowned for its tranquil harbor and the longest continuous stretch of white sand beach in the Southern Hemisphere. Just a short distance away lies Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. Here, stand at the precise location where the two oceans meet, marked by a monument that signifies this unique geographical point. Visit the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, South Africa’s second-oldest working lighthouse, first lit in 1849. This iconic structure, inspired by the ancient Pharos of Alexandria, has guided countless sailors through treacherous waters and now houses a museum detailing the region's rich maritime history. This captivating tour offers a blend of natural wonders, wildlife encounters, and historical landmarks, providing memories that will last a lifetime.