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 Day 1
Depart from UK for your flight to Cape Town.
Day 2 - Cape Town
After arrival at
Cape Town International Airport, a quick 20-minute transfer takes us to the top
of signal hill for a view over Cape Town and a welcome drink, before heading to
our Hotel at the City's V&A Waterfront. The day is left to acclimatise.
Why not visit the
famous Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
This evening we
will have a safety briefing and presentation of the 6 tough days to come before
dinner and settling down for the night.
Day 3 - Table Mountain
After a 20 minute
drive, we will begin our demanding ascent of the famous Table Mountain (Maclears
Beacon, the highest point on Table Mountain); home to many species of animals
and birds. The trek boasts a selection of endless views in every direction.
Day 4 - Cape Point Cycle
An early transfer
to the start of our 78 km energetic mountain bike ride to the Cape of Good Hope
- where the Indian Ocean meets with the Atlantic.
We pass over the
famous Chapman’s Peak Drive, which follows the cliffs edge overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean.
A great opportunity
to view whales along the shoreline and many land-based creatures, such as
curious baboons, antelope and ostriches.
We visit the Cape
of Good Hope Nature Reserve on our way to reaching the end of Africa, a
treacherous piece of coastline where many a seafaring adventurer has met their
fate, and where the warm Indian and cold Atlantic Oceans meet.
Should time allow,
there will be a short tour of the Cape Point Nature Reserve in search of the
wild animals it protects (ostriches, springbok, colourful bontebok, zebras and
baboons). We may be lucky enough to pass by the penguin colony on the way back
to camp, and watch them returning home from their day’s fishing.
Day 5 – Sea Kayaking around Hout Bay
After an early
start, transfer to Hout Bay for a half-day, 7 – 10 km Kayak around the Bay. If
we are lucky, this Cliffside route should take us past the whales that visit the
bay each year.
In the
afternoon, there will be a brisk 3-hour trek to Seal Island before returning to
camp.
Day 6 – Sandrif,
Maalgat and Baboons
We travel by road
to our riverside camp in the Cedarberg Mountains.
There will be three
activities during the afternoon. Firstly, a short hike of 35 minutes downstream
from the camp to Maalgat. This large natural pool is great for enjoying a cool
refreshing swim. Then, visit the nearby wine estate and taste what they have to
offer. Finally, visit the nearby natural caves which are host to a magnificent
collection of ancient bushmen's paintings - well worth a visit!
Day 7 - Wolfberg Cracks and Arch
All day is spent
hiking (17 km) through the Cedarberg Mountain Range. We pass through the
Wolfberg Cracks to reach the summit. The cracks are deeply carved out of the
mountain's edge and create a set of steep shaded gorges ready to explore. Later
we pass under the spectacular Wolfberg Arch; sculpted over years by the forces
of nature. The evening is spent enjoying the healthy aching in our bodies
around a roaring campfire.
Day 8 – West Coast Trek
Another early
start finds us transferring (3 hours) to the West Coast for our final day’s trek
along spectacular white sandy beaches. The West Coast has no cliffs but is
characterised by secluded bays, rocky outcrops and tidal pools. There is also a
good chance of seeing seals.
This evening
enjoy our Presentation Dinner.
Day 9 - Airport Drop Off
Have a relaxing
morning before taking a 2-hour journey back to the airport for our flight home,
on which everyone will sleep every minute of the way.
Day 10
Arrive back into
UK.
*Please note that whilst we make
every effort to adhere to this schedule and the accommodation stated, this is
subject to alteration.
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