Swimming & Walking with Giants

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Over the next two days, enjoy the adventure as you explore and discover the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula and winelands of the Western Cape.

Today embark on a full day Cape Peninsula tour. Follow the Atlantic coast past Clifton, Camps Bay & Llandudno, to the fishing village at Hout Bay. Here you have the option of doing a 1/2-hour scenic boat ride to visit an impressive seal colony, and then it’s on and over Chapman’s Peak Drive, to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. We take mountain bikes along for those who wish to get out of the bus and smell the sea air and the many flowers. You can cycle as much or as little as you like, as the support van is always nearby. For real fresh air there is also a short cliff top hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope. We have a picnic lunch somewhere in the reserve and return

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After breakfast your local English speaking driver-guide will meet you at the hotel for a morning tour of the Cape wine region. We will depart from the hotel and head north to Paarl. Our first stop is for our morning wine tasting at Nelsons Creek Estate. After a tour through their cellars, there is a chance to sample some of their local wines as well as a cheese tasting. A brief city tour of Paarl follows, before we make our way to Franschhoek with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990. This little village nestled amongst the mountains, can easily be mistaken for a little Switzerland. After a short tour of the town, a second wine tasting will be enjoyed in Franschhoek followed by a lunch stop and perhaps a chance to savour some of the fresh trout for which Franschhoek is renowned. After lunch the tour continues to the university town of Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village amongst the mountains. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly forgotten. Time permitting we will include a third and final wine tasting. Then we set off for our return to the Mother City.

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Today depart on the thrill of all thrills...a trip to see the Great White! Seeing the greatest and one of the oldest animals on the planet is truly a unique, awe-inspiring and a humbling experience. Most people arrive with fear and trepidation and leave with admiration and a newfound respect for these majestic animals. Experience the thrill of being underwater and surrounded by Great White Sharks! Feel the exposure of free diving while remaining safe inside the cage, or participate from the boat and see the Great White Shark in all its magnificence. Trips are weather dependent, last approximately 4 hours and your launch time will be confirmed well in advance of your trip.

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Enjoy morning and late afternoon game safaris in the African bush with experienced game rangers and Shangaan trackers. Game drives are undertaken at the best times of the day to avoid the harsh African sun whilst the rest of your day may be enjoyed at leisure at the lodge. Choose to take a walking safari, the focus being on the small things in the bush, learning to track animals, how termites live, what the various trees and plants are used for, etc. Encounters with animals while on foot are always exciting! From hearty breakfasts to gourmet dinners and enthralling game safaris, you are sure to be tantalized during your stay.

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Early morning you will be transferred to Camp Jabulani for an ultimate elephant experience. Experience the thrill of being close to these magnificent creatures and witness their intelligence, their compassionate nature and sheer delight interacting with their human counterparts. The interaction with the elephant offers you the opportunity to touch the elephant, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats. Experienced elephant handlers share their in-depth knowledge of fascinating elephant behavior. You will also embark on a short ride. Saddle-up and enjoy a different perspective, historically a privilege only reserved for kings.