Viva Expeditions - Drifters 2027

Embark on a captivating journey along Route 62, starting in Cape Town and traveling through scenic vineyards to Oudtshoorn, famous for its ostrich farms and the incredible Cango Caves. We continue to Graaff-Reinet, a town rich in history and surrounded by the vast beauty of the Karoo, before carrying on to Addo, where we will experience the wonder of the Addo Elephant Park, home to the ‘Big Five’ and diverse wildlife. Our route back to Cape Town takes us along the beautiful Garden Route, visiting Knysna, known for its scenic lagoons and dense forests, and Hermanus, a coastal paradise famous for whale watching and stunning cliffside views. Along the way back to Cape Town, we pass through Franschhoek, a charming wine valley. This journey perfectly blends nature, wildlife, culture, and coastal beauty.

Garden Route, Karoo and Addo Wonders 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR CAPE TOWN TO CAPE TOWN 9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS TISD 45

Day 6 | ADDO to KNYSNA - Tstistikamma Forest - Walk across the Storms River Suspension Bridge - Knysna sunset oyster cruise The Rex Hotel or similar - Breakfast Day 7 | KNYSNA - Full day at leisure - Optional excursions available in Knysna The Rex Hotel or similar - Breakfast Day 8 | KNYSNA to HERMANUS - Visit Cape Agulhas, southernmost tip of Africa - Cape Agulhas map of Africa monument - Visit Hermanus (whale season Jun to Nov) Arabella Spa & Hotel or similar Breakfast Day 9 | HERMANUS to CAPE TOWN - Drive through the winelands - Drive past Drakenstein Correctional Centre - Drop-off at a Cape Town hotel around 16h00

Day 1 | CAPE TOWN to OUDTSHOORN - Depart from Cape Town early morning - Travel along the scenic Route 62 Thorntree Country Lodge or similar Dinner Day 2 | FULL DAY in OUDTSHOORN - Cango Caves heritage tour - Ostrich farm tractor tour Thorntree Country Lodge or similar – Breakfast Day 3 | OUDTSHOORN to GRAAFF-REINET - Meiringspoort waterfall and rock pools - Visit Camdeboo National Park - Valley of Desolation sundowner tour Drostdy Hotel or similar - Breakfast Day 4 | GRAAFF-REINET to ADDO - Walking tour in town - Scenic drive Zuurberg Mountain Village or similar Breakfast and dinner Day 5 | ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK - Full day open safari vehicle game drive - Lunch in Addo Elephant National Park Zuurberg Mountain Village or similar Breakfast, lunch and dinner

TOUR DETAILS: Group size:

2-14 guests per vehicle

LIMPOPO

Language:

English guided German guided

Departure Day: Departure time:

Scheduled Tuesdays

±07h30 from Sea Point hotels ±08h00 from Waterfront hotels ±08h30 from City hotels

MPUMALANGA

GAUTENG

NORTH WEST

ESWATINI

Departure Point:

Cape Town

Vehicle:

Air-conditioned vehicle of appropriate size Sedan or Quantum

SOUTH AFRICA

FREE STATE

INCLUDED: Accommodation: 4 and 5-star hotels Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners

KWAZULU- NATAL

LESOTHO

NORTHERN CAPE

Entrance Fees: Camdeboo National Park conservation fee, Addo Elephant National Park conservation fee, Garden Route National Park (Storms River) conservation fee, hotel porterage Excursions: Ostrich farm tractor tour, Cango Caves heritage tour, Valley of Desolation tour in Camdeboo National Park, full day open safari vehicle game drive in Addo Elephant National Park, short walk in Tsitsikamma across the Storms River Suspension Bridge, sunset Knysna oyster cruise EXCLUDED: Travel insurance, flights, visa fees, airport transfers, 8 lunches, 5 dinners, gratuities OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Wine tasting along Route 62 | Meerkat Excursion in Oudtshoorn | CP Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn | Featherbed Excursion in Knysna

EASTERN CAPE

Graaff-Reinet

Oudtshoorn

ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

WESTERN CAPE

GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK

CAPE TOWN

Knysna

Hermanus

2027 DEPARTURES

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul 13 27

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

English German

12 26

9,23

9

6,27

25 11

-

10,24

7

5,19

16

7

16

16,30

13

8,22

17

14,21

12

2,30

-

* For the most up-to-date departures and live availability, kindly refer to our website.

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