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Day 1: While in Cape Town we where collection at 08:00 at the Holiday Inn just outside the Waterfront in the CBD. We where taken on a short orientation tour of Cape Town. We stayed at a hotel on the Waterfront.
Day 2: We were taken to the famous Cape Winelands. We depart early and headed towards the Boland. We visited the Eikendal Wine Estate and enjoyed a walk around and a cellar tour. We also visit the historic town of Stellenbosch for lunch and ate at a restaurant dating back to the sixteen hundreds. Afterwards we set off to picturesque Franschhoek and Paarl via the Boschendal Wine Estate. We also visited the Simonsvlei Private Cellar and Fairview estate for a cheese and wine tasting.
On Day 3: We departed early to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa's most beautiful coastlines.
Our journey took us through Sea Point and on to Hout Bay for a boat ride to seal island. We then visited the lovely navel town of Simonstown for lunch where we saw the Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach.
Day 4: After breakfast we departed for a visit to Table Mountain and Robben Island, fantastic views and emotional history ... words fail me.
Day 5: We departed from the city towards Paarl on the N1; we travelled over the Drakenstein Mountains to Worcester where we visited Kleinplaasie, a living open-air museum depicting the lives of the early settlers. We also stopped at an Aloe Factory in Albertina. We overnighted and had dinner at a restaurant in George.
Day 6: We travelled inland to Oudtshoorn to visit to the famous Cango Caves, and an ostrich show farm, The Wildlife Ranch. We went back to George via the scenic Outeniqua Pass.
Day 7: We travelled through a scenic country and stopped at an 800 year old Yellow wood tree, where we hiked through the forest. Back in George we visited the Dutch reform Church and then boarded the Outeniqua Choe Choe Steam Train for a trip to Mosselbay.
In Mosselbay we saw the a tree that was used as a Post office back in the day and toured the Dias Museum.
Day 8: We travel up the coast to visited the town of Knysna and then on to Plettenberg Bay, the playground to the rich and famous in South Africa. We then went on to Natures Valley and enjoyed a walk in the forest. Lastly we travelled further on and overnighted in Port Elizabeth.
Day 9: We went to the wonderful Addo Elephant Park, enjoyed many wild animal sightings including elephant. We then ended our tour in Port Elizabeth.
We suggest you will should consider the list below when preparing for your holiday in South Africa. Although personal tastes differ we suggest you pack:-
Comfortable brown, beige or kaki colour casual cloths that included: Long trousers, shorts, underwear, tracksuits, light walking shoes, long socks, 5 light shirts, long-sleeved shirt, sweater, bathing costume, light rainproof jacket or anorak and a sun hat.
Smart-casual clothes for evening wear, although a few up-market destinations will expect something more formal.
Essential Equipment:
Water bottle, personal toiletries, lip balm, sunscreen SPF 30+, insect repellent, waterproof copy of ID document / passport / plain tickets.
NB. If you are travelling north Malaria tablets, insect repellent and (if you are going to the Kruger National Park or Northern KwaZulu-Natal) a mosquito net. Malaria is a terrible disease and if not at first fatal, it can be recurring and it will shorten your life span …so please do not take any chances.
Prescription medications:
Make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescriptions. Over-the-counter anti-diarrhoea medicine, just in case!
Visa or MasterCard credit card and/or Travellers Cheques - Diners and American Express are not always accepted. Keep travel documents in a safe place - many airlines no longer resubmit lost tickets and require a police affidavit if you want to avoid paying the full fare for their replacement.
Optional Equipment; Sunglasses, camera, binoculars, compass, and maps.
The Best of What the Western Cape, South Africa Can Offer - See It All in 9 Days By Gerald Crawford
Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa.
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