Southern Drakensberg to the Wild Coast

The landscape that stretches from the Southern Drakensberg to the cliff-lined coast of the Eastern Cape has had many names, and many battles have been fought over its ownership. But the beauty of the area’s rolling hills, clear streams, greenery and wild mountain passes is indisputable. Join us on a journey into the frontier countryside of the Eastern Cape – from Rhodes to the Wild Coast.

THE RATE INCLUDES • A professional tour leader and an experienced field guide • Three meals a day • Accommodation in chalets and guesthouses • All park fees • Two-way radios

WHAT TO BRING • A 4x4 (fuel is for your own account) • Drinks and snacks • Personal items TOUR DETAILS Dates: 20 – 26 September 2016; 5 – 11 March 2017 Duration: Seven days, six nights Departure point: Rhodes, Eastern Cape End point: Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape Accommodation: Lodges and guesthouses Cost: R9 850 per adult (2016); R9 950 (2017). Single supplement additional 30 %.

ADVENTURE ITINERARY Day 1: We meet in the late afternoon at Walkerbouts Inn, in Rhodes. Day 2: We explore the valleys in the area and drive past Tiffindell Ski Resort before returning to Rhodes. Day 3: We head towards the Wild Coast, travelling on back roads to avoid Mthatha’s traffic. The Ocean View Hotel at Coffee Bay will be our home for the next two nights of the trip.

Day 4: We visit Hole-in-the-Wall, taking some time out to relax and enjoy the coastline. Day 5: Our route takes us along beautiful Wild Coast tracks, and via Port St Johns and Lusikisiki. For the next two nights we’ll stay in a private lodge near the famous Grosvenor shipwreck. Day 6: Lots of sight-seeing today. We visit the Magwa Tea Estate, Magwa Waterfall, Angel Falls and the wreck of the Grosvenor. En route, we visit a Cape vulture colony. Day 7: After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye.