West Coast Cederberg/Kagga Kamma Reserve Karoo

A short accommodated safari conducted in 4x4 vehicles, incl. English/ Afrikaans speaking driver-guide, full-board & sightseeing programme.
The tour takes us via the beautiful West Coast of South Africa and its neighbouring inland areas. It travels the jewel of the West Coast with its countless natural attractions, using the road R27 to Langebaan and Velddrift, to the overnight destination at Clanwilliam. From Clanwilliam to the Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve we will be travelling through the Cederberg mountains. Well-known landmarks like the Wolfberg Cracks and the Maltese Cross can be observed in this area.

Day 1: West Coast and Clanwilliam Area

Depart north from Cape Town on scenic routes along the Western Cape Coast to Langebaan and Clanwilliam. Clanwilliam is known for the variety it offers the tourist. As one of the oldest towns in the country it is rich in history and will satisfy nature lovers, adventurous, flower viewers, water sportsmen as well as those who just wish to enjoy sightseeing. It is in the centre of various flower (in season) and historical routes, hiking trails and rock art viewing. This heart of the Rooibos world includes farming in fruit, vegetables and sheep and is known for its veldskoen factory. The Clanwilliam Dam Resort is a popular holiday resort for water sport enthusiasts and angling. The Clanwilliam dam is renowned as the best in the Western Cape for water skiing. The Ramskop Nature Reserve at the dam is home to numerous endemic wild flower species and a famous visiting spot in August and September. Lunch will be enjoyed at Muisbosskerm or similar.Overnight/ Full-board – Clanwilliam Lodge or similar

Day 2: Cederberg Mountains and Kagga Kamma Karoo

An early morning departure from Clanwilliam Lodge will be rewarded with the experience of spectacular scenery via Wuppertal direct to Kagga Kamma National Park. A scenic route offering panoramic views of the sea in the west and the Cederberg Mountains in the east is set high in the "Engelsman-se-berg" (Englishman’s Mountain) that overlooks the picturesque valley in which the towns of Graafwater and Clanwilliam are situated. Travelling through the Cederberg mountains, well-known landmarks like the Wolfberg Cracks and to the Maltese Cross can be observed as well as the observatory just past the Sanddrif Farm. We will visit the Stadsaal Caves in the Cederberg Conservancy and take a look at the Bushman paintings. Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve South Africa is located in an untouched wilderness area south of the magnificent Cederberg Mountains, three hours from Cape Town near Ceres, South Africa. The reserve is well known for its scenic beauty and dramatic rock formations typical of the Cedarberg, has a rich cultural heritage with hundreds of Bushman/San rock paintings or rock art of up to 6000 years old and is a unique safari in South Africa. The celebrated San Cultural Tour guests can appreciate the ancient Bushman living sites at first hand and get an in-depth interpretation of the rock paintings from one of our expert guides. Guided open 4x4 safaris guests can also learn more about the various species of plants and animals that inhabit this arid area, experience the Southern night skies by powerful telescope and enjoy a sundowner with spectacular views from the escarpment into the Ceres-Karoo lying 700m lower. It is the ideal destination for those seeking the brightest stars in Africa, a once in a lifetime glimpse of a rare endemic bird or perhaps nothing more than a silence that reaches deep into the soul. Included in the Kagga Kamma stay is 3 meals and all activities e.g. Rock paintings tour, sundowner tour, game viewing drive, night drive and stargazing. Quad bike safaris and Health & Beauty spa treatments are for own account.Overnight/Full-board – Kagga Kamma Private Nature Reserve

Day 3: Cape Town

After breakfast, we depart for Cape Town. On route we pass through the KOUE BOKKEVELD.
This is the area north of the Gydo Pass. A wide range of fruit is grown in this valley. The Koue Bokkeveld is not only famous for its red apples, but also for producing, pears, peaches, plums apricots, potatoes, onions and wheat. The PRINCE ALFRED’S HAMLET village is 10 km north of Ceres and was founded in 1861 and named after the second son of Queen Victoria who had visited South Africa the year before. Mainly deciduous fruit is farmed. The town has shown rapid growth in industry and business development in the past five years. As we enter the CERES KAROO, from the Karoo Poort, we will see the vast panorama of the Ceres Karoo. A level, open, shallow valley with a melancholy atmosphere surrounds it as though it remembers past years. Now forlorn, the Karoo awaits its inevitable end via erosion. Guests may choose between drop-off at their respective city accommodation or at the airport.

Tour prices valid from 1 February 2009 - 31 October 2009

Per person sharing room: (GROSS) 2 - 3 PAX N$/ZAR 7350
Per person sharing room: (GROSS) 4 - 6 PAX N$/ZAR 6650
Per person sharing room: (GROSS) 7 - 9 PAX N$/ZAR 6150
Single Room Supplement & Child Rates – on request

Please note:
- Rates are subject to availability of services quoted & to unforeseeable fuel increases.
- Max. of 3 adults per 4x4 vehicle;
1 child up to 8 years may join per vehicle (discounted child rates apply only with a min. of 3 full-paying passengers per vehicle/for children sharing accommodation with 2 full-paying pax)

Included: Pick up & drop-off within Cape Town city boundaries only (please advise details with booking!), transport in 4x4 vehicle(s), qualified English/Afrikaans speaking driver-guide, accommodation & meals as listed above (2 x L, 2 x D, 2 x B), sightseeing & activities as stipulated in the itinerary.
Excluded: Pre- & post-tour services, additional meals, beverages, optional activities (to be booked & paid on the spot only), travel insurance, and any expenses of a personal nature.