Garden Route, Route 62 and Addo Park

Free day, we suggest a stop at della città, Discovered in 1652 by the Dutch, who used it as a supply base for their ships bound for the East, Cape Town is now considered one of the most multifaceted cities in the world. It is dominated by landscapes of extraordinary beauty, where sea, mountains and countryside merge into a unique whole that leaves everyone speechless. The tour begins at Table Mountain, which offers a magnificent view of the city. However, the ascent by cable car is subject to weather conditions; moreover, between July and August, the facility is closed for annual maintenance. Alternatively, you can climb Signal Hill and then continue with an orientation tour of the city.,

Free day, we suggest a stop at Penisola del Capo, Cape Town rises spectacularly on a craggy peninsula overlooking the ocean. Leaving the city behind, the journey carries on across its suburbs, its beaches, and the Twelve Apostles headland. Once in Hour Bay, embark for a cruise to Seal Island, where hundreds of Cape fur seals and cormorants live. After that, cross Chapman’s Peak Drive: with its 114 bends in just 9 km, it’s one one of the most exciting coastal roads in the world. Road passability is subject to weather conditions. Finally, you will reach Cape Point – the legendary Cape of Good Hope; the southernmost tip of Africa and the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. If you sailed southwards from the Cape, the first dry land you’d see would be Antarctica! Cable car ride up to Simons Towns, where you will enjoy a lunch of fish specialities. After lunch, visit the nearby Boulders Beach to see the rare African penguins – a threatened species. Weather permitting, visit the outstanding botanic garden of Kirstenbosch, featuring a dazzling variety of native plants – most notably Protea (sugarbushes), the plant symbol of South Africa.,

Free day, we suggest a stop at Regione dei Vigneti,

Free day, Hermanus is a Western Cape town famous for its whale watching in Walker Bay, particularly between July and October: Humpback, Brydes, and Minke whales make occasional appearances, but the bay is essentially frequented by Southern Right whales. The best vantage points are the concrete cliff paths which ring the rocky shore from New Harbour to Grotto Beach. There are interpretation boards at three of the popular vantage points (Gearing’s Point, Die Gang and Bientang’s Cave). Hermanus is also home to the beautiful Fernkloof Nature Reserve, which holds over 1600 different plant species. Take a trek through nature reserves like Fernkloof or Vogelgat with their incredible views and hiking trails that suit every fitness level. At the world-famous Cliff Path, the most popular trail in Hermanus, you can walk about 12 km through rugged coastline all the way to Grotto beach. With the sea in front of you and the mountains at your back, you will not only spot some whales, but sooth your soul at the same time as well. Remember, there are always guided walks available if you prefer some company. There are also numerous wine farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley to visit and the picturesque villages of Arniston, Stanford, and Elim are only a day's excursion away.,

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Free day, Knysna boasts the most spectacular views of the Garden Route: on one side, the lagoon framed by the Karoo mountains, and on the other, the Indian Ocean crashing against the foot of the towering red cliffs. The presence of the ocean is constant and immense.,

Free day, we suggest a stop at Knysna, 90-minute cruise to Knysna Heads, the scenic strait that connects the bay to the ocean.,

Free day, we suggest a stop at parco Tsitsikamma, Starting from just beyond Keurboomstrand in the west, this narrow coastal belt extends 80km (50 miles) along one of the most beautiful sections of the southern Cape coastline, and includes a marine reserve that stretches 5.5km (3 1/2 miles) out to sea. The craggy, lichen-flecked coastline is cut through with spectacular river gorges, and the cliff surrounds are carpeted in fynbos and dense forest. The fact that the Otter Trail, which takes in the entire coastline, is South Africa's most popular trail gives some indication of its beauty. Tsitsikamma is roughly divided into two sections: De Vasselot (which incorporates the lovely Nature's Valley) in the west, and Storms River Mouth in the east. There is no direct road linking them, but it's well worth taking the detour off the N2 and visiting both, though Storms River Mouth is the more awesome sight of the two. To reach Nature's Valley, the only settlement in the park, take the scenic R102 or Groot River Pass. To visit Storms River Mouth, take the marked turnoff, some 60 km (37 miles) from Plettenberg Bay, and travel 10 km (6 1/4 miles) toward the coast. (Note: Do not confuse Storms River Mouth with Storms River Village, which is just off the N2 and has nothing much to recommend it.) The easiest and most popular walking trail is the 1 km (just over 1/2 mile) boardwalk, which starts at the visitor's office, and winds its way along the mountainside, providing beautiful glimpses of the sea and forest, and finally descending to the narrow mouth where the dark waters of the Storms River surge into the foaming sea. This walk also takes you past the appropriately named Mooi (Pretty) Beach, a tiny cove where the swimming is safe, though the water can be very cold. Once at the mouth, don't miss the excavated cave, with its displays relating to the Khoi strandlopers (beachcombers) who frequented the area more than 2,000 years ago. You can cross the suspension bridge that fords the mouth and climb the cliff for excellent ocean views, though it's steep going. The park gate is open 24 hours. GPS waypoints Storms River: S 34° 01’ 18.8” E 23° 53’ 47.9” Nature’s Valley: S 33° 58’ 19.0” E 23° 33’ 48.2”, in the afternoon continue to,

Day of photosafari in the park, Addo Elephant National Park is a Big Five reserve just 73 km north of Port Elizabeth. One big attraction of Addo is that, unlike the country’s other major game parks, they benefit from the fact that the Eastern Cape is malaria-free. Elephants remain the park’s most obvious drawcard, but with the reintroduction in 2003 of a small number of lions as well as the presence of the rest of the Big Five – buffalo, hippos and leopards – it has become a game reserve to be reckoned with. Other species to look out for include spotted hyena, cheetah, black rhino, eland, kudu, warthog, ostrich and red hartebeest.,

Ultimo fotosafari a Port Elizabeth, departure to, At the western end of Algoa (or Nelson Mandela) Bay, South Africa’s water sports capital, Port Elizabeth is normally visited as an entry or departure point - usually for a trip up or down the Garden Route, or to visit one of the nearby malaria-free game reserves, and not for its own beauty. The Eastern Cape’s largest centre has thrived on heavy industry and cheap African labour, which accounts for its deep-rooted trade unionism. But it has long been a popular holiday destination for families, thanks to some of the safest and cleanest city beaches in the country.Take a stroll down Kings Beach, stretching from the harbour wall to Humewood, which has Blue Flag status, take the kids to explore the rock pools at Hobie Beach, go watch the dolphins show off at the Bayworld Oceanarium and Snake Park, on Beach Road in Humewood. Apart from the beaches, you can visit the Seaview Lion Park – take the N2 off-ramp 730 to Greenbushes/Seaview onto the Seaview Road, taking the Seaview direction for 3km and take a fork left into Lower Seaview Road. The Lion Park entrance is on the left. The park is unique in that it offers you a self-drive option, where you can drive up close to wild animals in their natural environment. You can also choose to interact with lion cubs. In New Brighton you’ll find Port Elizabeth’s most important museum, the Red Location Museum of the People’s Struggle, housed in an award-winning building. You can also do some excellent tours into the townships that cover some of the capital's political history. Worth a visit is a 52 m tower with 204 steps leading to the top, the Campanile Memorial, that stands watch over the Port Elizabeth harbour At No. 7 Castle Hill you can see one of the oldest surviving settler cottages in the city, showing you what domestic life was like in the 19th century.,

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