The Vintage Eastern Cape
TISD - 25 - Explorer Class Tour
Port
Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
Day 01
Depart Port Elizabeth and travel to Graaff-Reinet (the oldest town in the
Eastern Cape region) via Jansenville. Known as the 'gem of the Karoo' view the
beautifully restored historical buildings, which line the streets. Explore
Graaff-Reinet at leisure and on foot, admiring Cape Dutch style architecture,
museums featuring collections of photographic memorabilia, artworks and fossils
that trace the story of the Karoo from prehistory to the present day. In the
afternoon visit the famous jointed dolomite pillars of the Valley of Desolation
where we enjoy sundowner drinks. Return to your quaint retreat for traditional
Cape cuisine.
The Drostdy Hotel - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 02
After breakfast, we travel to the small village of Nieu Bethesda and visit the
extraordinary 'Owl House', where Helen Martins, an artist, produced South
Africa's most famous example of 'outside art'. Continue to Ganora, a local farm
where we view Bushman paintings. Visit a museum, which contains fossils found on
the farm and enjoy a typical farm style lunch. Travel via the Naudeberg Pass to
the Mountain Zebra National Park where we enjoy viewing mountain zebras.
Continue to Cradock, a rural farming community and important centre for Mohair.
Enjoy a superb country style home cooked meal and intimate hospitality.
Die Tuishuise - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 03
After breakfast, travel to Grahamstown via Bedford where we have a short comfort
stop. In Grahamstown we explore the city's numerous cultural and historical
buildings. Visit the Settler's Monument, Cathedral of St Michael and St George,
Commemoration Church, Observatory Museum, Albany Museum and Rhodes University
Campus. After lunch we continue on our sightseeing tour of Grahamstown before
settling down to a cozy dinner at a luxury guesthouse.
The Cockhouse - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 04
After an early breakfast and travel to the evergreen Sundays River Valley, home
to the famous Addo Elephant National Park. Driving through the park, enjoy the
wildlife and flora before a short lunch break. Continue with afternoon game
viewing in the park before returning to Port Elizabeth for drop off at your
hotel or Port Elizabeth Airport.
AT A GLANCE
Accommodation
- Luxury traditional country houses
Flights
- No flights
Driver / Guide
- Services of SA Tourism registered driver/guide throughout the tour
Main Attractions
- The towns of Graaff-Reinet, oldest town in the Eastern Cape region,
Craddock and Grahamstown
- Sundowners in the Valley of Desolation
- Various attractions such as Owl House in Nieu Bethesda; art galleries, Bushman
paintings and museums
- Visit the Mountain Zebra National Park
- Rural farming community showcasing Mohair production from Angora goats
- Explore Grahamstown with its various culture and historical museums
- Game viewing in the Addo Elephant National Park
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