CONTRASTS OF THE CAPE

On this varied gentle walking tour you’ll mint more new memories than you thought possible in one holiday. We begin in Cape Town. Crowned with the purple mass of Table Mountain and fringed by turquoise bays, few cities are as scenic. It’s complemented perfectly by the surrounding Cape Vineyards. Settled by French Huguenots in the 17C, whitewashed Cape Dutch farmhouses decked with rose-trellis verandas nestle amongst rows of vines. From here we drive through twisted mountain passes to Montagu. Encircled by dramatic red rock peaks on the edge of the Karoo semi-desert it has a real frontier post feel. We then descend to the acclaimed Garden Route, with its string of sandy beaches, and azure lagoons. A safari on a Big Five (elephant, leopard, rhino, lion and buffalo) private game reserve completes our tour. Travelling with our expert local guide, we’ll enjoy lazy strolls through vineyards and coastal rambles to discover seal colonies. A keen botanist he’ll show us some of the 2,500 different floral species, and scores of birds along the way.

We stay in **** accommodation throughout. Our favourites include our stylish guesthouse in Plettenberg Bay - from the terrace you can spot dolphins swimming in the bay - and the luxurious log cabins at Kariega Game Reserve. Meal options vary. Lunches are normally hearty picnics. Dinner is usually included, or left free where there’s a good choice of local options. Expect to taste fish dishes like kingklip on a bed of rice, or maybe roast game such as ostrich or kudu(antelope).

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