Italian-speaking guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 / max 16 participants); subject to availability. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 6 years
Itinerary
Day 1 — Oudtshoorn
Meeting at the hotel with the Italian language guide, departure at 08.00, Route 62 is a scenic South African road approximately 850 km long that connects Cape Town to Port Elizabeth through the hinterland. Famous for its mountain landscapes, wine valleys, and historic villages, it is considered the "slow" and scenic alternative to the coastal N2, ideal for a road trip through vineyards, orchards, and the semi-desert landscapes of the Klein Karoo., lunch en route, arrival at in the afternoon, return to the hotel, dinner, accommodation,
Car
Day 2 — Oudtshoorn → Tsitsikamma National Park
Early in the morning, there is the opportunity to participate in an experience with meerkats (optional at an additional cost). These tours, which only start at dawn, are dependent on good weather, as these small creatures do not come out of their burrows on cold and rainy days., breakfast, departure to, small detour to the north to visit the Cango Caves, 35 km from Oudtshoorn; the fantastic shapes of stalactites and stalagmites and the towering columns in the cavernous halls will leave you amazed., continue to, Lunch and visit to the Knysna Heads viewpoint, two sandstone cliffs that separate Knysna Lagoon from the rest of the Indian Ocean and are one of the most famous landmarks on the Garden Route., arrival at Tsitsikamma National Park, dinner, accommodation,
Car
Day 3 — Tsitsikamma National Park → George
Breakfast, departure to Tsitsikamma National Park, The Garden Route starts in the east with the Storms River in Tsitsikamma National Park. The landscape of the Tsitsikamma National Park is characterised by rugged coastlines, steep gorges and pristine forests with huge yellowwood trees. One of the many attractions is the Suspension Bridge, a 77 metre long suspension bridge that crosses the mouth of the Storms River. A beautiful hiking trail (about 30 minutes each way) leads to the famous bridge and also offers beautiful photo opportunities., Lunch at the Cattle Baron Tsitsikamma Seafood Grill. The restaurant is ideally located with sweeping views of the beautiful coastline., departure for at 15.00 circa, dinner, accommodation Six South St Hotel,
Day 4 — George
Breakfast, Departure for Cape Town Airport, with stops along the way depending on flight schedules. The journey, which takes approximately 5 hours, will offer another opportunity to admire the beautiful South African landscape., The guided tour ends at the airport.,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.
ROOMS: triple rooms are not available. A standard room cannot fit three adults., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: At least 7 years, although we recommend a minimum of 10. Children from 6 to 12 years are allowed to join the safari at the rangers’ discretion.
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-outs amount to an extra night's charge
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
MEALS: not included when not specified
SAFARI: safari vehicles are open off-roaders (Land Rover- or Land Cruiser-style) that can fit 6 to 9 passengers. Your guides will be English-speaking rangers, sometimes with the help of professional trackers. You will ride both along the paths the cross the private reserves and off-road, to have a better chance to see the animals
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFER / VEHICLES: air-conditioned vehicles for all scheduled transfers, excursions and visits. Depending on the number of participants, there will be different vehicles. Indicatively: 2-3 pax > mid-sized vehicle; 4-7 pax: 7-seater; 8-13 pax: 15-seat minibus; 14+ pax: 9-, 25- or 44-seat coach. The vehicle used during the safari will be an open 6- or 9-seat off-roader
Starts from
4 days / 3 nights – from Oudtshoorn to George,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, admission to parks and sanctuaries, visits, excursions and game drives: as scheduled ans Green seat, private transfer by air-conditioned coach, minivan or car depending on the number of the participants, 24/7 assistance from our local office, with Italian-speaking staff, Italian-speaking guide,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, entry visa for non-UE citizens, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Upon arrival in South Africa you will be given a 90-day visa. Your Italian passport must have at least two blank pages and has to be valid for at least 30 days after returning from South Africa., Guests must meet at the Radisson Red Hotel (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront) for tour departure by 8am on Sunday morning., The guide in Italian is guaranteed only if the group reaches a minimum of 4 people.,
Cancellation policies
No penalty up to 44 days before the start of the tour - 44-20 days 50%, 19-0 days or no show 100%,
