OVERVIEW
You will fly into Cape Town on your date of arrival and stay in the accessible
Epic Guest House. This is situated in rustic Noordhoek at the foot of the famous
Chapman's Peak. The one acre property is home to 4 disabled friendly bedrooms. The
guest house also entails a lovely wide beamed high celling lounge area and spacious
dining room which are decorated in a clean and modern style.
The bathrooms have roll-in showers grab rails and non-slip tiles.
The four rooms are:
Intaba (mountain) room
This cosy and comfortable room is the smallest of the guest rooms at Epic Guest House
and has a queen size bed. The separate private accessible bathroom is across the passage,
right outside the room.
Molo (hello) room
This comfortable room benefits from great views across the wetlands & tall trees. The room
is furnished with a king size bed, which can also be set up as 2x single beds on request and
has a comfortable seating area. The private spacious bathroom is separate directly outside the
room.
Amanzi (water) room
This spacious room is facing the fishpond & garden, is furnished with a king size bed, which
can also be set up as 2 x single beds on request and has a comfortable seating area which can
convert to a sleeper couch (suitable for children). The room has a large en-suite bathroom.
Enkosi (thank you) room
This very spacious 'Master-room' benefits from 180 degree views of Chapman's Peak and the
Atlantic Ocean in the distance. The room is furnished with a king size bed, which can also be
set up as 2 x single beds on request, as well as comfortable seating area which can convert to
2 single sleeper couches (suitable for children). The room has a spacious en-suite bathroom, and
patio doors leading out on to the stunning veranda, from where the beautiful views, sunsets and
nature can be enjoyed.
After a few days of relaxing and seeing the sights of Cape Town, you will be ready to start your
tour....
DAY ONE
Travel to pretty Hermanus (only in season) which is famous for its miracle of nature as the
Antarctic whales come into Walkers Bay to calve (seasonal). Our route to Mossel Bay is via
farmlands of apple/pear orchards and rolling hills with lunch on route. From here we drive along
the scenic route to Sedgefield, our overnight stop for 2 nights.
DAY TWO
After a good breakfast we drive via Georges and the picturesque Outeniqua Pass to the Mecca of
South African ostrich farming - Oudtshoorn. Here you can visit the world famous and stunning
dripstone cave - Cango Caves* (optional cost as it is not wheelchair accessible at all), one of
the many Ostrich Show Ranches and the Cango Wildlife Farm. After a leisurely drive back with
breathtaking views we relax for the 2nd night at Sedgefield.
DAY THREE
Today we drive to Knysna, trough Wilderness and the Lake District, one of the world's most
picturesque drives. After a fascinating stop at Knysna Head and a boat cruise* (weather dependant)
on Knysna Lagoon we travel to the heart of the Garden Route - the Tsitsikamma National Park which
embraces an 80km strip of superb coastline together with a marine reserve that stretches 5 km
offshore. Here you can relax or take walks in the forest which is richly endowed with plant life
and birds, the rock pools teem with colourful marine life; whales, dolphins & sea otters can
often be seen sporting close to the shoreline.
DAY FOUR
In the morning you have the chance to visit the Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Elephant
Sanctuary* where you can do a "Trunk in hand tour" (Elephant-back Ride* also available on request
at optional cost) or you can take some time out and just relax. Our journey then takes us to
Stormsriver, the Adventure centre of the Garden Route with the Bloukrans Bungi-jump* (216M!!),
one of the highest in the world. We take a leisurely drive along more fantastic coastline before
returning to Tsitsikamma Forest for the second night.
DAY FIVE
On our last day we take a leisurely drive along the breathtaking coastline to the 5th largest city
in South Africa - Port Elizabeth, also known as "friendly city" or "windy city". On arrival in
PE the tour ends.
Once in Port Elizabeth you have the opportunity to stay in the beautiful Port Elizabeth Radisson
Blu Hotel opposite the Blue Flag Beach and nearby the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment.
Travellers can stay here for a number of nights and either fly up to Durban to stay in the
Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotel to check out the Victoria Indian Markets and uShaka
Marine World, or they can take a flight up to Johannesburg to the Southern Sun O.R Tambo
International Airport which offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
If you wish to explore Johannesburg for a few days before travelling home, trips to Sun City and
Gold Reef City can be arranged.
PRICES
Prices for the tour are from approx £915.00 per person including accommodation, tours, meals and excursions.
Flights, optional excursions and drinks and personal expenses are not included.
Prices vary depending on the time of year and flight availability, please contact us for a
competitive price.
Equipment
Mobility equipment hire can be arranged
Flights
Direct flights available from London Heathrow, indirect flights from other UK airports.
Flight time is approx 12 hours.