Discover SOUTH AFRICA’S WILDLIFE with Michaela Strachan
Visit a penguin hospital and explore the Cape fur seal colony on Duiker Island with the Springwatch presenter
Home to hundreds of species of mammals and birds, as well as more than 20,000 varieties of plants, South Africa is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Joining you for this incredible 11-day tour will be one of the hosts of Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, Michaela Strachan, who moved to South Africa 20 years ago. Michaela made a documentary on the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) to raise money and awareness for the cause. She will be with you for a visit to the SANCCOB penguin hospital to meet some of these endangered seabirds. The presenter will also join you on an excursion to the Duiker Island seal colony and on a cable-car trip up the iconic Table Mountain.
Other wildlife experiences will include a visit to Stony Point to explore the huge African penguin colony there, a trip to the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary and lunch at an ostrich farm.
THE HIGHLIGHTS MEET TV’S MICHAELA STRACHAN
Known for her bubbly style, Michaela has lived in South Africa for the past 20 years and will share her knowledge of the local wildlife during some very special experiences. You’ll have the chance to ask her questions during a private Q&A session and screening of her penguin hospital documentary before visiting it together.
FANTASTIC WINE TASTING
As well as its wildlife and rugby prowess, South Africa is known for some of the world’s best wines. You’ll stay on the Spier Wine Estate and have the chance to visit its tasting room, which is home to a Heath Nash chandelier made from more than 300 recycled wine bottles. At the Franschhoek Cellar, you’ll enjoy a wineand chocolate-tasting session.
DISCOVER SOUTH AFRICA’S WILDLIFE
At Stony Point Nature Reserve, you will witness the sight and sounds of more than 2,000 pairs of African penguins, one of the largest breeding colonies in the Western Cape. You’ll see Cape fur seals and
thousands of seabirds in their natural habitat on a boat cruise to Duiker Island, and pay a visit to the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, as well as an ostrich farm.
EXPLORE CAPE TOWN
You’ll spend five nights in exclusive Camps Bay at the luxurious five-star Bay Hotel, which has spectacular sea views. It’s the perfect place from which to discover the delights of Cape Town and you’ll have plenty of time to do so. You can also extend your stay to include a trip to Victoria Falls or to search for the Big Five on a safari.