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Experiences in
South Africa
The Garden Route
Knysna
The Eastern Cape
Elephants, Addo Elephant Park
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Excellent marine wildlife • Quaint towns &
local culture • Wildly beautiful Tsitsikamma
National Park
A journey along the Garden Route is an easy
way to elevate your visit to South Africa. You
can explore by car or guided tour, travelling
east to west or vice versa. Beautified by
endemic Cape flora and fauna, the area is
known for its small owner-run guesthouses
and unique farms. Visit Oudtshoorn where you
can tour the dramatic Cango Cave, or continue
further east to the small seaside town of
Knysna which overlooks a picturesque lagoon.
Plettenberg Bay offers long stretches of hidden
beaches and, close by, the quaint hamlet of
Stormsriver at the feet of the Outeniqua and
Tsitsikamma mountains. For wildlife viewing,
there are a number of reserves dotted along
the journey, but a logical extension to the
Garden Route is the Eastern Cape – a short
drive from Port Elizabeth.
Excellent malaria-free wildlife reserves •
Community conservation enterprises •
Wild coastline
An ideal place to begin or end a Garden Route
itinerary, the Eastern Cape has some excellent
private wildlife reserves and a striking
coastline where great white sharks and
southern right whales may be seen. The
region’s vast plains, reduced to marginal land
during the time of the settler farmers, has now
been rehabilitated to support a huge variety
of wildlife, and Addo Elephant Park has one of
the most concentrated elephant populations in
Africa. Just an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth
and malaria-free, the private reserves in this
region are ideal for family travel. Activities
range from safari drives, bush walks and
alfresco dining to river cruises, canoeing and
beach strolls. Accommodation options range
from basic chalets to luxury lodges and tented
safari suites.
Summitting Table Mountain |
Cape Town
A visit to Cape Town is incomplete without
experiencing the many vantage points of
Table Mountain. This iconic flat-topped
landmark forms a dramatic backdrop to
the city. Hike the trails or take a relaxing
cable-car ride to the top (weather
permitting) for panoramic views over the
rooftops to the Atlantic beyond.
Whale watching from the
wild coast | Garden Route
Depending on the season, those
journeying along the famous Garden Route
may be lucky enough to spot all
of southern Africa’s ‘Marine Big Five’.
Take to the water to view whales, sharks,
dolphins, seals and penguins, or stop
by Hermanus – renowned as a whale
watching hot spot – and meet the famous
‘whale crier’.
KwaZulu-Natal
Zulu tribesman
The North
Lion and cub, Kruger National Park
Sub-tropical coastline • Rich cultural heritage
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites & historic
battlefields
Forming much of South Africa’s sub-tropical
east coast, KwaZulu-Natal features unspoilt
Indian Ocean beaches, underrated wildlife
areas, magnificent mountain scenery and
the rich cultural traditions of the Zulu
people. Known as the 'Garden Province',
it is home to two UNESCO World Heritage
Sites – the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and
the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park – and
numerous Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu
battlefields. Both Eswatini (Swaziland) and
Lesotho are easily combined with KwaZulu-
Natal, offering their own spectacular
landscapes and traditional ways of life.
Renowned for wildlife • Exceptional
bird watching • Sleep-out experiences in
the bush
In South Africa’s north lies the nation’s
flagship wildlife area: Kruger National Park,
one of the largest reserves on the continent.
Home to hundreds of mammal, bird, reptile,
amphibian and plant species, its unfenced
boundaries border some of Africa’s finest
private wildlife reserves, including Sabi Sands,
Timbavati and Manyeleti. Alternatively, the
less-visited Waterberg occupies 1,500 sq
km north of Johannesburg and comprises
craggy mountains, sweeping grasslands and
spectacular rock formations. Then there is
the 750-sq-km, malaria-free Madikwe Game
Reserve, which borders Botswana and is one of
the best places to spot African wild dogs.
Safaris in support of conservation |
Eastern Cape & the north
South Africa offers nature enthusiasts
a trove of protected wildlife habitats for
safari expeditions, especially in the north
and southeast. Track animals into the
bush alongside an expert ranger, lend
a hand to non-profit conservation
organisations, and round off your safari
with a sundowner – the perfect pairing for
romantic savanna views.
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5008 or speak to your travel agent
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