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From the Kruger National Park to the Cape
offered by supplier M16394 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 15
people
Destination(s):
South Africa
Swaziland
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Ecotourism
Season: October - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3190 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3190 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Highlights:
- The Mpumalanga Escarpment: Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrims Rest, Graskop, Bourkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window and many more
- The Kruger National Park: Home to the Big 5 - there’s nothing more exciting than seeing them up close and personal
- Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Valley: The heart of South Africa’s wine industry-Stellenbosch
- Cedarberg Wilderness Area: 7100 Hectares of remote, pristine and breathtaking natural beauty not to me missed
- Cape Town: A colorful culture and rich heritage. Visits to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope and many more included
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: On your arrival in Johannesburg you are greeted by your guide. We start our journey towards the Sudwala Caves in the Eastern Drakensberg. After visiting the caves we continue our journey to Graskop where we will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Day 2: After visiting Pilgrim’s Rest, a historical gold mining town, we saddle up for our ride along a good gravel road to Bourke’s Luck Pothole, where whirling waters have formed a series of impressive pools. From here the Blyde River starts its journey into the Blyde River Canyon. We continue to a vantage point with spectacular views of the Blyde River Canyon with its typical "Three Rondavels". This is followed by a long downhill cycle into the lowveld. With our bikes loaded we drive back to Graskop. (70 km, gravel/tar). Includes: (B), (L).
Day 3: We depart from Graskop and ride in a loop along the edge of the Drakensberg. We stop at God’s Window, a spectacular view point into the lowveld 1000m below. After a quick side-trip to the Lisbon Falls, we return to Graskop. A scenic downhill takes us into the lowveld and from here we transfer to the famous Kruger National Park. We spend the night in comfortable chalets in a camp within the park. (55 km, tar). Includes: (B), (L).
Day 4: We do an early morning game drive in the park when the animals are most active. After breakfast, we do a game drive through the park in our vehicle. With a bit of luck we might see lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, rhino, giraffe, buffalo and various species of antelope. In the afternoon you can go on a mountain bike ride or a bush walk accompanied by a ranger, an unforgettable experience! Includes: (B).
Day 5: We depart from the Kruger National Park in the late morning and drive by bus to Tzaneen, a small town surrounded by beautiful subtropical vegetation. We spend two nights in a beautiful country-house hotel high up in the Magoebaskloof valley. A short bike ride takes us through the beautiful indigenous forest. (20 km, gravel). Includes: (B).
Day 6: This fairly mountainous day takes us along the Ebenezer Dam and through the green George’s Valley down into Tzaneen. We cycle through the dense forest of Magoebaskloof until we reach the impressive Debegeni Waterfall, a good spot to cool off. The rain forest offers welcoming shade as we climb back to the hotel. (87 km, tar/gravel). Includes: (B).
Day 7: After breakfast we transfer to Johannesburg from where our flight leaves to Cape Town (not included in price). We are taken from the airport to the green wine town of Wellington. We spend the night in cozy chalets on a wine farm. Includes: (B).
Day 8: We cycle over the picturesque Bainskloof Pass (601 m) and along the imposing Hex River Mountains to Tulbagh, a historic village against the backdrop of the 2078 m Winterhoek Mountain. The main road boasts plenty of fine example of Cape Dutch architecture. On a good tar road we cycle up the Mitchell’s Pass (490 m) to Ceres, the center of one of the greatest deciduous fruit areas in the Cape. We stay in a guest house in town. (102 km, tar). Includes: (B).
Day 9: We ride over the Gydo Pass (1018 m) to the beginning of the rocky Cedarberg mountain range. On a quiet gravel road we pass fascinating sandstone formations before we reach our chalets at the banks of a small river. We spend two nights in this wilderness. (90 km, tar/gravel). Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Today you have a choice: You can either go for a walk through the extraordinary Wolfberg Cracks to the Wolfberg Arch (6-7 hrs) or you relax alongside the river. In the afternoon we take a look at an eroded and bizarre-looking, typical sandstone cave of the Cedarberg. Here you will be able to see some well preserved Bushman paintings. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: After breakfast we ride up to a plateau parallel to the main crest of the Cedarberg mountain range. We cross several crystal-clear streams, which are ideal for a quick dip to cool off. In the small town of Eselbank, time seems to have stood still: thatched-roof stone cottages, horse carts, clay ovens. A long downhill ride takes us to the Rhenish mission station of Wupperthal. This picturesque, small village in the isolation of the Cedarberg is now under the Methodist church administration. We visit the village and the shoe factory of Wupperthal. Accommodation is in chalets on a guest farm outside the village. (50 km, gravel). Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 12: On a gentle slope we climb the Pakhuis Pass (905m). A downhill takes us to Clanwilliam, famous for its herbal "Rooibos" tea. We load the bikes and transfer to Cape Town where we stay for three nights in a comfortable guest house close to the city. (35 km, gravel/tar). Includes: (B).
Day 13: Today we will visit the Cape of Good Hope. Along the way we will stop over at the African Penguin colony at the Boulders Beach along the Indian Ocean. A hike takes us from the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Point, where Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet. Seagulls and Cape cormorants as well as ostrich, various species of antelope and rock daisies can be seen. On the way back we cycle the spectacular coastal road known as Chapman’s Peak and down into the fishing village of Hout Bay back to Cape Town. (62 km, tar). Includes: (B).
Day 14: After visiting the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden we hike up Table Mountain, Cape Town’s most famous landmark (4 hrs.) Here we enjoy fantastic views of the City and the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. We return to the city by cable car. We go for a short tour of the inner city, visiting the Castle, Parade, Parliament Gardens, Greenmarket Square and Malay Quarter. For dinner we recommend an African restaurant with an excellent menu from many countries of this continent. Includes: (B).
Day 15: The morning is at your own disposal. Depending on your return flight you can do a township tour and visit the kindergarten supported by our company. You get to know the people living in the townships at first hand. In the afternoon we transfer you to Cape Town International Airport, where this exciting tour ends. Includes: (B).
Notes: Recommended vaccinations - malaria prophylaxis are recommended but nor a necessity. A medium to good level of fitness and some team spirit is required for this trip. During the travel periods offered the climate in Mpumalanga and in the Kruger National Park is warm to hot, in the Cedarberg it can be very hot in the day and quite cool at night.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All land transfers, including bike transport in air-conditioned mini bus
- Continuous back-up by an escort vehicle
- All entry fees
- Overnight stays in hotels, guest houses and chalets with shower/bath and WC (2-3*); on two occasions two rooms might have to share a bathroom however this is advised prior to departure
- Food or meals as stated in travel plan
- Qualified English speaking travel guide
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