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Coast and Karoo | South Africa | Eastern Cape |
| This unusual Eastern Cape self-drive tour combines the wildlife of the Addo National Park with the beautiful Karoo and Graaff Reinet. It's ideal for those who want to get off the beaten track. You venture into the starkly beautiful Great Karoo to the historic town of Graaff Reinet and end with game-viewing at the malari-free Addo Elephant Park. The tour is easily added to the Mellow Cape self-drive tour or combined with a few nights at a private game reserve. |
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| Meals |
Varies, 2 nights on Dinner, bed & Breakfast and two nights on Bed & Breakfast |
| Accommodation |
Premier |
| Departure Dates |
On request |
| Transport |
Group B rental car with unlimited kilometres. Upgrades to larger vehicles easily arranged. |
| Price Includes |
Meals and accommodation as shown in text, Group B car rental |
| Price Excludes |
International flights, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified |
| Minimum Number |
2 |
| Climate |
Warm, slightly wet summers. Cool, dry & sunny winters |
| Best time to go |
September through to May |
| Health Requirements |
None - sunblock essential |
| Combines well with |
Mellow Cape
Eastern Cape Safari
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| Notes |
Daily flights into Port Elizabeth with SAA or BA from £580 including taxes |
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 Day 1 : 2 nights, Andries Stockenstroom Lodge, Graaff-Reinet, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Collect rental car at Port Elizabeth airport and drive to Graaff-Reinet for two nights at the Andries Stockenstrom Guesthouse. Set in the historic heart of this pretty town, Andries Stockenstrom is a culinary oasis in the vast Karoo. Food is a passion for Beatrice and her dinners may well be the highlight of your stay. Graaff-Reinet in the Great Karoo, with its dramatic landscape and huge skies, appeals to those of our visitors who enjoy getting off the beaten track. This fascinating old town with its superb architecture and quirky museums has been described as a 'living monument'. From your base in Graaff Reinet you can view game in the Karoo nature reserve. Lastly, the Valley of Desolation must be one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Southern Africa. (3½ hours, 305km drive)
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Day 3 : 2 nights, Elephant House, Near Addo Elephant Park, Bed & Breakfast
Travel to the Addo region for two nights at the Elephant House, a small exclusive lodge only minutes away from the Addo Elephant Park in the Sundays River Valley. Elephant House oozes character: deep verandas furnished with antiques; Persian carpets and a fascinating collection of Africana art. Surrounded by rolling lawns and indigenous trees, this is the perfect place to return to after a hot day in the bush. Addo Elephant Park is great for a low-key spot of game viewing at a waterhole to see what comes along. It is home to the densest population of elephant as well as black rhino, buffalo and various antelope species too. Game drives into Shamwari, Schotia and Kariega are also a possibility. Alternative accommodation would be at Woodall Farm nearby. (2½ hours, 245km drive)
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 Day 5 : Depart from Port Elizabeth
Today you drive back to the Port Elizabeth Airport where you drop the rental car in time for your onward flight or travel arrangements.
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| Contact us for more information or book your trip by clicking on the appropriate button below. One of our consultants will gladly help you with any questions you may have. |
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