Garden Route Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
Port Elizabeth to Cape Town tour is an experience of majestic mountains and miles of awe-inspiring views.
From the mother city of Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the route runs parallel to the Indian ocean. Discover trendy holiday resorts and quaint fishing villages.
Addo Elephant Park was established in 1931 and is a sanctuary for more than 350 of the giants as well as Cape Buffalo, Black rhino and a selection of antelope species.
During the 1800’s with the colonisation of farms around the area great herds of elephant were killed.
This came about as a result of the competition between the elephant population and the local farmers for water and crops. By 1931 there remained only 11 Addo elephants.
Thankfully public opinion began to change and the park was proclaimed in 1931. Today Addo is the third largest park in South Africa.
Here is a taste of what you will experience.
Addo Elephant Park
originally established as an elephant sanctuary, the national park is now home to the Big 7. Enjoy day or night time game drives, hiking trails and horseback riding.
Valley of Desolation
surrounding the town of Graaff-Reinet lies Camdeboo National Park. Access by road climbing some 1,500 metres. From the parking area footpaths lead the way to view spots along the cliff face. Views are truly stunning across the semi desert of the Great Karoo.
The Wild Coast
aptly named for its rugged sea cliffs, wind thrashed beaches, the wild coast extends from the Mtamvuna river to the Great Kei river and is the ancestral home of the Xhosa people. Suspension Bridge at the Storms River.
Tsitsikamma National Park
an adventurous walk along suspension bridges spanning the Storms river with the Indian Ocean below.
Mountain Zebra National Park
established as a sanctuary to ensure the survival of the Cape Mountain Zebra, the park is some 24 kms south west of Cradock. Also home to caracal, jackals, lion, buffalo, cheetah, springbok, kudu and many bird species.
Grahamstown
a visit to the Observatory Museum is very rewarding with its collection of Victorian-style interiors. It is here that the Camera Obscura is housed offering images of the town and its surrounding area.