Ocean of Hope to Valley of Desolation Tour (6 days)
Comprehensive tour of major regions of Eastern Cape Forest, semi desert, grasslands, bushveld, mountains, plains.
Four game reserves, three conservancies plus Karoo National Park
::Route and times::
Distance traveled 1270km (approximately) ::Catering and accommodation::
Overnight Arminel Mountain Lodge, Tsolwana Game Reserve,
Mountain Zebra Park, Graaff-Reinet, Witmoskloof, Wagons
(All dinner, bed and breakfast)
All teas and lunches ::Activities:: (optional) night walk in game reserve, hiking, star-gazing, swimming
(Pools or thermal springs) Cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding, hiking ::Main attractions ::
Vast Karoo plains, mountains and geological wonders like Valley of Desolation
Fossil bed, fossil collections, Graaff-Reinet, historical buildings,
the Owl House, four game reserves including Karoo National Park and Committees
Drift Game Park. Cape Mountain Zebra, elephants and most other game of the region
Fortifications, Frontier Towns, National Monuments, Nelson Mandela Alma Mater,
three conservancies, many birds including endangered Blue Crane, vast mountain
ranges clear starlit skies, camp fires, picnics, wagon camp, South African farm
Traditional Xhosa villages
Garden Village
:Starts: Nahoon Reserve 07:00
:Returns: Nahoon Reserve or accommodation 19:30 end of 6th day
