langebaan cape town winelands whale watching
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£2450 p.p.
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Price includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Airport Taxes
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Minimum 2 passengers (or single supplement will apply) assuming flights from the UK. other European or worldwide departure airports available on request.
Tour description
This itinerary combines a relaxing week at Langebaan Lagoon followed by a week exploring the Cape and the breathtaking beauty of the Garden Route (including whale watching from Hermanus) without feeling like you are being rushed. Each property is especially selected to give you the most out of each area in affordable accommodation that does not stint on quality or service, ensuring that you arrive as a visitor and leave as a friend.
The second week around Cape Town and the Garden Route can be arranged as self-drive or we can provide a private guide to escort you throughout the week.
South Africa is one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, whether from land or from boats, with spectacular annual visits from the southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins year-round. Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa. The country's coastal waters teem with the giant animals, mating, calving and rearing their young – and giving whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics.
The curious humpback whale can be seen between May to December, moving up along the coast from Hermanus to St Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal. The medium-sized Bryde's whale can be spotted all year round, and while rare, orcas can also be seen.
Days 1 - 7
Langebaan Lagoon
4* Windtown Lagoon Hotel, Langebaan
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On arrival at Cape Town airport you will be met and transferred to Langebaan Lagoon, around a 1 hour transfer time.
Langebaan is an idyllic little seaside town on the South African West Coast. It is located at the edge of the tranquil Langebaan lagoon, 100 km north of Cape Town. Founded in 1922, this historical town was once a whaling station and it has now been transformed into a holiday destination on the West Coast. It is a mecca for nature-lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The lagoon is part of a protected area, the West Coast National Park.
Days 7 - 10
Cape Town
5* The Glen Apartments, Cape Town
Bed & Breakfast
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Days 10 - 11
Oudtshoorn
5* Oudtshoorn Rosenhof Country Lodge, Garden Route
Bed & Breakfast
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Depart after breakfast for the fascinating drive along Route 62 South Africa's equivalent of the famous Route 66. A chance to explore some lovely little towns as you meander through ever-changing landscapes on the way to your next stop Oudtshoorn. The capital of the feather industry this is the epicenter of ostrich farming and a visit to one of the farms along the way is highly recommended.
Days 11 - 12
Swellendam
5* Schoone Oordt Country House, Swellendam, Garden Route
Bed & Breakfast
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After Cape Town and Stellenbosch, Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa. Laying at the foot of the beautiful Langeberg mountains this place is not only famous for its youngberries but as well as for its architecture and its history.
The town and its district were named after the governor of the Cape and his wife, Hendrik Swellengrebel and Helena Ten Damme. In time, a village was established opposite the Drostdy, across the Koornlands River, where artisans, including numerous wainwrights, and traders settled. To travellers and explorers, the services of these village folk were indispensable, as Swellendam was the last outpost of civilisation on the eastern frontier.
Days 12 - 14
Hermanus
4* Hermanus Luxury Guest House, Garden Route
Bed & Breakfast
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Hermanus is rich in breathtaking scenery; with its unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and endless adventure options, it is no wonder that Hermanus is transformed into a bustling hubbub of activity in-season as well as out-of-season. For any intrepid tourist or appreciator of nature's wonders, Hermanus is the ideal location for an unforgettable experience.
More than 300 activities include whale watching, shark cage diving in Walker Bay, abseiling, treetop tours, quad biking and a 27 hole Hermanus golf course. Discover the wine route, art route, specialty shops and pamper boutiques. Escape to nature and breathe the fresh air along spectacular cliff paths. Meet the world’s only Whale Crier as he alerts you to the whereabouts of the whales by blowing his kelp horn. Admire the diverse floral fynbos kingdom while hiking or biking in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or laze on one of the pristine Blue Flag beaches.
