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South Africa Overland: Sea Cliffs & Safari Drives
10 days, Durban to Cape Town
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Explore South Africa's fascinating cultural diversity on this exciting journey through the Rainbow Nation. Chase stunning views through Tsitsikamma National Park and on a safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park. Led by a knowledgeable and dynamic Chief Experience Officer (CEO), journey across the southern coast in search of phenomenal wildlife and dramatic scenery. With an itinerary taking in the best of the coast, you'll be talking about this ten-day adventure for a long, long time.
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Trip Code: DCD
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Day 1Durban
Arrive at any time. Enjoy a traditional Durban meal.
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DinnerDay 2Durban/Chintsa
Travel south into the heartland of the Xhosa people and on to Chintsa, a little piece of paradise with 15km (9.3 mi) of beach.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Chintsa
Spend the day enjoying the beach. Opt to surf, join a guided wildlife safari drive, or visit a local craft brewery.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Chintsa/Addo Elephant National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park in the touring vehicle.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Addo Elephant National Park/Tsitsikamma National Park
Visit Tsitsikamma NP. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Tsitsikamma National Park
Spend the day at Tsitsikamma National Park. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Tsitsikamma National Park/Knysna
Travel further west to the town of Knysna, famous for the Knysna Lagoon and the "Heads" (sea cliffs). Opt to visit a cheetah sanctuary or a monkey park en route to Knysna.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Knysna/Oudtshoorn
Visit the sea cliffs of Knysna Heads. Opt to explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn or one of the many ostrich farms in the area.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Oudtshoorn/Cape Town
Travel to beautiful Cape Town. Enjoy amazing views of Table Mountain, and explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan city at night.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Cape Town
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Addo Elephant National Park entrance and wildlife safari drive
- Tsitsikamma National Park entrance fees
- Traditional Durban meal
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Participation camping (7 nts), hostels (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Allow USD35-45 for meals not included.
Transportation
15-seat private vehicle
Staff & experts
2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Departures
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