Somak South Africa 2022-23 Brochure

12 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 Day 1: Monday – Cape Town to Prince Albert Depart through the picturesque Hex River Valley. Continue to Matjiesfontein, a National Heritage Site and a charming, beautifully restored throwback to the late Victorian era. Onward to Prince Albert, known for its sun- ripened fresh and dried fruit, vineyards, olives and local cheese. Overnight: Swartberg Hotel or similar Day 2: Tuesday – Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn After breakfast (time permitting), opportunity to sample some of the locally produced olives before travelling through the Meiringspoort Pass and Waterfall, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel through the winding roads of the Swartberg Mountains to the quaint Little Karoo village of De Rust. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular Cango Caves. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves. Afternoon, visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour. Overnight: La Plume Guest House or similar Day 3: Wednesday – Oudtshoorn to Knysna Travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George. Continue via Wilderness to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: aha The Rex Hotel or similar Day 4: Thursday – Knysna to Port Elizabeth Depart along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the 'friendly city'. The tour ends on arrival in Port Elizabeth. Overnight: The Beach Hotel Day 5 Continue to the Eastern Cape. Visit a game reserve for a safari, or to Port Elizabeth airport for your onward journey. INCLUDES: > Wine tasting at a local vineyard > Guided ostrich farm visit > Lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve > 4 breakfasts, 1 Dinner at Oudtshoorn & 1 lunch at Knysna ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE: If you are a group or family or friends travelling together, why not book your own exclusive vehicle for this journey and enjoy flexibility. Group tour size normally a maximum of 25 guests. Magnificent Garden Route From £650 4 Nights GUIDED JOURNEY/MODULE From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, our tour journeys across spectacular mountain passes and along a pristine coastline, boasting some of South Africa's top coastal and golfing resorts. From Knysna's charming waterfront and nature reserve, to ostriches and massive underground caves, the Garden Route will entertain young and old alike. Our 'Magnificent Garden Route Tour' ends in Port Elizabeth, so why not extend your stay and take in one of the many exciting 'big five' game reserves that are located nearby? Cango Caves Outeniqua Pass, Garden Route