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Backpacker Designs, South Africa
© 2007 - Cape Backpackers, South Africa
touring south africa
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Wine Routes
A popular way of discovering the joys of South African wines is on a day trip from Cape Town - either self-drive or on an organised excursion by a local travel organiser. Devotees of the grape however can spend several days - weeks if they wish - finding out about the subtle differences between the various types, there are so many estates to visit. In all, there are 13 wine routes to explore - and 2,000 varieties of wine to sample!
A popular way of discovering the joys of South African wines is on a day trip from Cape Town - either self-drive or on an organised excursion by a local travel organiser. Devotees of the grape however can spend several days - weeks if they wish - finding out about the subtle differences between the various types, there are so many estates to visit. In all, there are 13 wine routes to explore - and 2,000 varieties of wine to sample!
Cape Backpackers promote self drive tours, but it is often felt that whilst this option gives you flexibility regarding time constrainsts of a guided tour, it is a poor substitute for the information and knowledge passed on by the tour guides. Not only do they have trained eyes for spotting wildlife, but they also have local knowledge regarding: animal identification, local history, vegetation, local culture and plenty of local stories to round off a great tour.
Cape Whale Coast (June - November), brings to our shores a gentle giant which migrate thousands of miles to our waters where the sheltered bays of the South African coast provide perfect refuge to mate and calve. The entire Cape Overberg coastline offers generous sightings of the whales and the area between Gansbaai and Hermanus, is a whale sanctuary. Hermanus offers the best land-based whale watching in the world and boasts the world’s only ‘whale crier’.
Lion's Head Hike - Cape Town
The panoramic views from the top of Lion's Head make the walk so worthwhile. The view encompasses the harbour, the Twelve Apostles mountain range, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, Signal Hill and the Cape Flats. It's an adventurous walk but it is well worth while. It takes about three hours including time to stop and take in the views and perhaps to stop for a picnic.
The panoramic views from the top of Lion's Head make the walk so worthwhile. The view encompasses the harbour, the Twelve Apostles mountain range, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, Signal Hill and the Cape Flats. It's an adventurous walk but it is well worth while. It takes about three hours including time to stop and take in the views and perhaps to stop for a picnic.
Otter Trail - Storms River
The Otter Trail is undoubtedly the best known, most popular of the South Africa hiking trails. The trail must rank alongside the best trails in the world. and follows the spectacular Eastern Cape coastline from Storms River Mouth to Natures Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park. It traverses 42 km of rugged coastline in 5 days, with the Indian Ocean on the one side and fynbos and indigenous rain forest on the other, crossing 11 rivers on route to Nature's Valley.
The Otter Trail is undoubtedly the best known, most popular of the South Africa hiking trails. The trail must rank alongside the best trails in the world. and follows the spectacular Eastern Cape coastline from Storms River Mouth to Natures Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park. It traverses 42 km of rugged coastline in 5 days, with the Indian Ocean on the one side and fynbos and indigenous rain forest on the other, crossing 11 rivers on route to Nature's Valley.
The Alexandria Hiking Trail
2 day 36 km trail begins in magical ancient yellowwood forest and onto then beach and dramatic dune cliffs provide breathtaking scenery. Southern right whales can be seen just off shore in certain months and dolphins. Fascinating ancient middens sites of the strandloper people that wandered these shores can also be seen. sand dunes in the largest coastal dune field in the Southern Hemisphere.
2 day 36 km trail begins in magical ancient yellowwood forest and onto then beach and dramatic dune cliffs provide breathtaking scenery. Southern right whales can be seen just off shore in certain months and dolphins. Fascinating ancient middens sites of the strandloper people that wandered these shores can also be seen. sand dunes in the largest coastal dune field in the Southern Hemisphere.
Addo Elephant Park
Addo Elephant National Park is situated 72km by road from Port Elizabeth. Established in 1931 to save 11 Elephants on the brink of extinction. The Park is now home to more than 400 Elephants, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, a range of Antelope species and the rare flightless dung Beetle. Addo Elephant National Park is a perfect destination for the adventurous outdoor and nature lover.
Addo Elephant National Park is situated 72km by road from Port Elizabeth. Established in 1931 to save 11 Elephants on the brink of extinction. The Park is now home to more than 400 Elephants, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, a range of Antelope species and the rare flightless dung Beetle. Addo Elephant National Park is a perfect destination for the adventurous outdoor and nature lover.
SOUTH AFRICA BACKPACKERS SEARCH
• Addo Elephant Park
• Addo Raptor & Reptile Centre
• Grahamstown Arts Festival
• Hole In The Wall
• Tsitsikamma National Park
• Garden Route Tours
• The Owl House
• Birkenhead Brewery
• Addo Raptor & Reptile Centre
• Grahamstown Arts Festival
• Hole In The Wall
• Tsitsikamma National Park
• Garden Route Tours
• The Owl House
• Birkenhead Brewery