Viva Expeditions I Drifters Traveller 2025

E mbark on an extraordinary 9-day journey of South Africa, exploring the Garden Route, Karoo, and Addo Elephant National Park. Starting in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, your adventure commences with a scenic drive through the picturesque towns and world-renowned vineyards of Route 62. Continue on to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world in the breathtaking Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains. Explore the fascinating Cango Caves, and enjoy an encounter with charismatic meerkats. Traverse changing landscapes en-route to Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park. Venture into the ‘Big 5’ Addo Elephant National Park for an unforgettable safari, spotting elephants and other magnificent wild animals in their natural habitat. Soak in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Zuurberg Mountains before journeying along the Garden Route to Knysna, where you’ll cruise the lagoon, dine on fresh oysters, and explore the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Visit historic landmarks on the way to Hermanus, renowned for whale watching, and appreciate the scenery of the Overberg Mountains as you head towards Franschhoek for a delicious lunch. Your journey comes to an end on your return to Cape Town.

Garden Route, Karoo and Addo Wonders 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR CAPE TOWN TO CAPE TOWN 8 NIGHTS 4 AND 5-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Cape Town on scheduled Tuesdays Group size: 2-8

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DAY 1: CAPE TOWN – OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 • Drive along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route • Klein Karoo hospitality DAY 2: OUDTSHOORN • Cango Caves heritage tour • Discover the ‘Feather Mansions’ in Oudtshoorn • Informative ostrich farm tractor tour DAY 3: OUDTSHOORN – GRAAFF-REINET • Meiringspoort waterfall and rock pools DAY 4: GRAAFF-REINET – ADDO • Walking tour in Graaff-Reinet • Overnight in the Zuurberg mountains DAY 5: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK • Full day open safari vehicle game drive Addo Elephant National Park DAY 6: ADDO – KNYSNA via TSITSIKAMMA FOREST • Drive along the Garden Route to Knysna • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise DAY 7: KNYSNA • Experience the town of Knysna • Full day at leisure • Valley of Desolation tour • Camdeboo National Park

DAY 8: KNYSNA – HERMANUS via CAPE AGULHAS • Town of Swellendam • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum • Cape Agulhas map of Africa monument • Southernmost tip of Africa • Coastal town of Hermanus DAY 9: HERMANUS–CAPE TOWN via FRANSCHHOEK • Franschhoek Mountain Pass scenic drive • Explore the town of Franschhoek • Drakenstein Correctional Centre where Nelson Mandela was released INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Cango Caves heritage tour • Ostrich farm tractor tour • Valley of Desolation tour • Walking tour in Graaff-Reinet • Full day open safari vehicle game drive Addo Elephant National Park • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum and Map of Africa monument OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Wine tasting along Route 62 (Day 1) • Meerkat excursion (Day 2) • Featherbed excursion (Day 7) • Berry and other local produce in Swellendam (Day 8)

GRAAFF-REINET

OUDTSHOORN

ADDO

TSITSIKAMMA

GQEBERHA

KNYSNA

CAPE TOWN

GARDEN ROUTE

HERMANUS

GREEN SEAT

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