We went on a trip up the Garden Route for 2 weeks.  The weather was very good.  The first night was spent in Arniston in self catering cottages which was very well equipped and very comfortable.

We made our way to Mossel Bay after that and some of the clients decided to do a bungi jump off the Bloukrans bridge (the highest bungi jump in the world).  The guests had the most amazing time watching the “adrenalin junkies” do their thing.  A very good day was had by all.

We spent 4 days in Addo Elephant Park and, once again, stayed in self catering accommodation.  It was absolutely wonderful and it gave everyone the freedom to either join in for a good South African braai in the evenings or just make their own dinner.  We saw a lot of animals on the game drives including 4 of the big 5.  Two of the clients decided to go on a horseback ride through the park and thoroughly enjoyed it.  They were quite stiff and sore the next day, but that didn’t deter anybody to stay at the chalet the next day.  We had the most amazing encounters with the elephants and hundreds of photographs were taken.  The camp is very well equipped with a restaurant and a shop.  The staff is really helpful and very friendly.

From there we drove inland on Route 62 and the first stop was at the Cango Caves and Safari Ostrich Farm. 

We made our way along Route 62, stopped for some wine tasting, drove up the Swartberg Pass and Seweweekspoort.  We spent 2 nights at Eight Bells Mountain Inn where guests played squash, lawn bowls, tennis etc.  They enjoyed real country hospitality.

We stopped at the hot water springs in Montagu and the next day returned to Cape Town.

Everyone returned refreshed and very happy and have decided that they will definitely do the tour again. 

Next week we are going on a trip up the West Coast to see the flowers and spend time exploring the West Coast.  I will keep you up to date in the next news letter.

Until next time, keep smiling

The Extra Mile team