Whales, Flora & Kalahari

Tour Code WFK 2016

“WHALES, FLORA & KALAHARI” CAPE TOWN to UPINGTON 15 Days * 6-8 Travellers * Lodge Tour

This trip starts in the mother city of Cape Town with its impressive Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. We will then observe the Southern Right Whales, visit the southern most point of Africa and drive through fields of flowers to reach the wilderness area of the Cederberg. See one of the highest waterfalls at Augrabies falls National Park and visit the Kgalagadi National Park where we will try and spot several different species of antelopes, brown hyenas, cheetahs, leopards and the black maned lions.

HIGHLIGHTS:

 Cape Town with Table Mountain and Cape Point Nature Reserve  Whale and dolphin watching in Hermanus and De Hoop Nature Reserve  Springflowers in Namaqualand (August, September)  The Cederberg Mountains  The fascinating fauna of the famous Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Itinerary*:

Day 1: Cape Town After the pick up from the airport we show you Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, on a city tour. Spend the rest of the day at leisure You can visit Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Waterfront or relax on one of the beautiful beaches (entrances own cost).

Day 2: Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve Today we take a leisurely drive to the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa and show you the endangered African Penguins at Boulders Beach. Enjoy scenic views while we are driving along False Bay and Chapman’s Peak. B

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Tour Code WFK 2016

Day 3: Hermanus and De Hoop Nature Reserve We follow a beautiful stretch of the coastal road to Hermanus, where you will have the opportunity to go whale watching on a boat cruise. We observe Southern Right Whales and with a bit of luck even Great White Sharks. We then follow the scenic route along the Atlantic Ocean to reach the southern most point of Africa, Cape Agulhas. Here the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet and we take some time exploring the area. In the evening we reach De Hoop Nature Reserve where we overnight in bungalows. BL

Day 4: De Hoop Nature Reserve De Hoop Nature Reserve is the biggest reserve in the Cape region. On game drives we will almost definitely see some Ostrich, Bontebok, Mountain Zebra and Eland, the largest antelope in Africa. One of the highlights here is whale watching. From May to November this is the main breeding and calving spot for Southern Right Whales, which can be observed from one of the high sand dunes along the beach. BL

Day 5: West Coast National Park In the morning we drive through the Breede River Valley to a wine farm. The afternoon will be spent bird watching at the Langebaan lagoon. Large colonies of endemic birds such as the Cape Gannet and Cape Cormorants live on islands close to them mainland and can be observed from numerous hides. BL

Tour Code WFK 2016

Day 6: Postberg Nature Reserve In the Postberg Section of the West Coast National Park (only open August and September) we might see Blue Wildebeest, Springbok, Mountain Zebras, Eland and Oryx antelopes. We will have a picknick in a spring flower field. BL

Day 7: Cederberg Mountains In the morning we visit a Cape Gannet colony in Lamberts Bay. We then explore the Cederberg, one of the most beautiful wilderness mountain areas in South Africa. The landscape here is eroded by wind, rain and frost. On several stops we have the opportunity to hike to natural rock sculptures, look at ancient bushman paintings and photograph several Protea species. In the evening we reach Niewoudtville or Vanrynsdorp, where we overnight in a guest house for 2 nights. BLD

Tour Code WFK 2016

Day 8: Namaqualand Excursion to the Bokkeveld where we usually see an abundance of flowers and several colourful fields of daisies. We visit a Quiver tree forest. This is an interesting aloe species which the bushman used to make quivers for their arrows. BLD

Day 9: Augrabies Falls National Park After a long drive we reach the rocky desert landscape at the Augrabies Falls National Park. Here the Orange River plunges almost 200m from its granite platform into the canyon. We do an evening game drive to observe animals like Giraffe, Springbok, Oryx, Eland and Klipspringer. BL

Tour Code WFK 2016

Day 10: Kgalagadi National Park A short drive will bring us to the Kgalagadi National Park. This park is a cooperative project between Botswana and South Africa and we have time to explore the unique Kalahari landscape of both countries. BLD

Day 11 – 14: Kgalagadi National Park We do several game drives in the Kgalagadi National Park. The roads follow the dry river beds of the Auob and the Nossob. The animals have adopted to the arid conditions in this area and we will see Oryx, Springbok, Blue Wildebeest, Ostriches and numerous interesting bird species. This is one of the best areas in Africa to see Cheetahs and the Kalahari Lion hunt and we might be lucky enough to spot these rare predators. BLD

Day 15: Drive to Upington, end of the tour at about lunchtime. B A transfer to Cape Town can be booked with us!

Meals: B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner

*subject to change without notice

Tour Code WFK 2016

WHALES, FLORA & KALAHARI

Price: 2950 Euro Single supplement: 450 Euro

Dates 2016: 16.1.*/ 20.2.*/ 19.3.*/ 16.4.*/ 21.5.*/ 25.06. / 23.07. / 20.08. / 10.09. / 1.10.* / 5.11.*

Dates 2017: 14.01.*/ 18.02.*/ 18.03.*/ 15.04.*/ 20.05.*/ 24.06. / 22.07. / 19.08. / 9.09. / 31.09.* / 4.11.*

Prices include:  Transport in reliable, comfortable vehicles  Game Park entrance fees (except where indicated)  Accommodation in twin rooms of hotels, lodges and national park bungalows  All equipment  Professional guide  2-3 wholesome meals a day (except where indicated)  Dates with * include a 3 day canoe trip instead of the observation of the flowers and whales, as it is out of season. Not included:  Soft drinks, alcohol, tips and other personal expenses  Travel Insurance (compulsory: luggage, accident and medical cover)  Visas

Group size: 6-8 participants Visa: Not required Entry: Passport (valid for at least 6 month) Vaccinations: No vaccinations are compulsory

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