Day 1 – Greater Addo Elephant National Park area
Today we head into Addo Elephant National Park for a half day game drive through the park. Recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend our time search of the animals.
Meals: Dinner
Included Highlight: Half day game drive in Addo National Park (in the Nomad truck)
Day 2 - Tsitsikamma National Park
Setting out early this morning we make a brief visit to the surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay. Most famous for its waves this little town is also home to a small Surfing Museum. We then turn west to the Tsitiskamma region where we set up for the next two nights and where the wonders of the Garden Route await.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Stop in the surfing town of Jeffreys Bay
Day 3 – Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park is one of South Africa’s premier marine reserves and this morning we set out to explore the rugged coastline on foot. Our hike along the Waterfall Trail sees us cover the first section of the world renowned Otter Trail. This is not an easy hike and those who prefer a more leisurely option can make use of the boardwalks to the Storms River Mouth. We return after our hike and you will have the opportunity to book the Woodcutters Journey in the afternoon – experiencing the uniqueness of the Tsitsikamma biome and learning about the history of the area and its indigenous fauna & flora.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Tsitsikamma National Park entrance to hike with your Nomad Guide
Optional Activity: Woodcutters Journey tour, Treetop Canopy Tours, Bungee Jumping,
Day 4 - Oudtshoorn
After a stop in the town of Knysna, we make our way inland, crossing the Outeniqua Mountains and descend to the town of Oudtshoorn. We head to the famous Cango caves to enjoy a guided tour where we marvel at the astonishing formations that have formed in these impressive limestone caves.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Morning Visit to Natures Valley, Cango Caves Basic Tour
Day 5 – Route 62 - Barrydale
This morning prior to bidding farewell to the Klein Karoo, we stop to experience one of Africa’s most endearing creatures - The meerkat! You’ll have the opportunity to sit and watch these curious animals go about their day in the natural world without much disturbance form humans, as they wake up and catch the morning sun rays. We then follow a section of the scenic Route 62, stopping to experience some of the many farm stalls on the way. One of the more quirky highlights today is Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, Meerkat Experience
