Description
Experience four of the big 5 plus a West Coast Safari and Cultural Tour, with visits to a Khoi San village, the famous Evita se Perron and Blouberg beach.
A value for money tour only 45 minutes up the West Coast of Cape Town, where we visit a private game reserve, see 4 of the big 5 (everything except elephant) explore the historic town of Darling, sample craft beer, artisan cheeses, award winning wines and have lunch at the Iconic “Evita se Peron”. As if that is not enough, we also visit the Kwha Ittu Khoi San cultural village for an in depth look at the life of the Bushman, then and now. We end the day off at the “Blue Peter” on Blouberg beach with breath taking views of Table bay and Table Mountain.
Itinerary
07h00 – Pick up from CBD accommodation and we make our way up the west coast with only a 45 minute drive ahead, before we arrive at Buffelsfontein private game reserve.
08h15 – 08h45 – Light farm style breakfast served with fresh juice and coffee or tea. 09h00 – 12h00 – 3 hour game drive at Buffelsfontein private game reserve. Break at half time for complimentary refreshments. Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve offers one of the largest selections of wildlife, just an hour’s drive from Cape Town. This 1600ha family owned reserve is home to 4 of the big 5 (Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard), as well as Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, Eland, Oryx, Blue Wildebeest, Mountain Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest and much more. We advise guests to always wear comfortable clothes and weather appropriate clothing, and remember the sun block!
12h15 – Depart for the historic town of Darling, a gem on the West Coast. 12h30 – 13h00 – Craft beer tasting of 5 beers at Darling Brew. 13h15 – 13h45 – Lunch and time to explore “Evita se Peron”, the apartheid museum and the many interesting corners of this old railway station, now an iconic west coast village.
14h00 – Wine tasting at the award winning Ormonde wine estate in Darling. 14h45 – Artisanal cheese tasting. 15h30 – Kwha Ittu Khoi San Cultural village. This is a cultural tour true to the “shared spirit” tradition of the San. It is the only cultural centre in the world dedicated to the past, present and future of the Khoi San people. Experience their story, learn the “click” language and immerse yourself in the origins of Africa’s lost people.
16h45 – We depart for Blouberg beach and 19th-century streamlined The Blue Peter Hotel where you can walk along the scenic beach with Table mountain across the bay, have an ice cream or simply enjoy a cocktail and the scenery.
Good to know
- A minimum of 3 guests are required for the tour to take place
- Duration – 7am-6pm Full day tour
- Wheel chair friendly
- Families welcome
Included
- Transport in air conditioned luxury vehicle
- Qualified guide
- Breakfast & lunch
- 3 hour game drive in open safari vehicle
- Qualified safari guide
- Beer tasting, cheese tasting, wine tasting, * Kwha ittu Khoi San cultural village
- Cultural activity
- Blouberg beach walk
Excluded
- Gratuities
- Beverage with lunch
- Items of personal nature
Bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
Wear
- Dress for weather
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The guest can cancel free of charge until 7 days before arrival. The guest will be charged the total price if they cancel in the 7 days before arrival.
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