Day 1 Sutherland
We depart Cape Town for our first stop - the unusual town of Matjiesfontein. Trapped in time this one horse town is a great stop for lunch. We continue on to the gateway to the universe, home to the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and the clearest night skies in Africa.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Brandvlei
We continue on our journey, through the Karoo en-route to the Brandvlei area, where we will experience a night of bush camping under the stars. Famous for it’s lamb meat, tonight we enjoy a traditional South African braai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Kgalagadi National Park
Heading further north, we will spend the next two nights exploring the unique red sand dunes and the multitude of animals in the park including the world famous Black-maned Kalahari Lions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Augrabies National Park
After a final game drive in the Kgalagadi NP, we head to Augrabies NP. The sight and sound of the power of the 56 meter high waterfall will not be easily forgotten.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Orange River
Today we overnight on the banks of the Orange River. Look out for more than 142 different bird species, including the Black Eagle and African Fish Eagle. The evening will be spent alongside the river around the fire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Nieuwoudtville
Nieuwoudtville, famous for it’s Spring flowers is where we find our journey taking us today. We will explore the town in the afternoon on a tractor / wagon tour..
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Lamberts Bay
Lamberts Bay – the seafood hotspot of the West Coast! Famous for it’s long stretches of uninterrupted white beaches and abundant marine life. We will be treated to a seafood feast at the open-air restaurant Muisboskerm. Our camp this evening is right next to the beach, fall asleep to the sound of the crashing waves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Darling
Our final day sees make our way to Darling, to enjoy a theatre production performed by the famous “Tannie” of South Africa, Evita Bezuidenhout. The play is accompanied by traditional South African cuisine. Thereafter we make for Cape Town where we end the tour at Signal Hill where we enjoy sundowners overlooking the ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Once you make a booking with Africa Adventure Tours (AAT) we will send you a Tour Dossier and a Pre-Departure Information document. This is a brief overview of the information contained in these documents
Food and Meals. Included are three hearty meals a day, (unless otherwise specified). Vegetarians are easily catered for and they're always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can produce miracles on a camp-stove. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but only by special request. In East Africa it is more difficult to cater to certain requirements.
Accommodation. On our camping tours you will be staying in two-man dome tents. We supply a mattress and you supply your own sleeping bag. The accommodated tours stay in traditional huts, permanent tented camps and hostel-style rooms.
Health. All people who join an adventure tour need to be in good health. Medical facilities are not always available. If you have a specific medical condition it is compulsory for you to advise us before departure.
Malaria. Malaria is a real concern in many areas of Africa, especially during the rainy season. Our advice is simple, prevent getting bitten by using an insect repellent and use an effective prophylactic. Speak to your doctor before selecting your Malaria medication.
Vaccinations. Please ensure you have the relevant vaccinations. Proof of inoculation is required on certain tours.
Terms & Conditions. All travellers will be required to sign our indemnity form on departure. Any person refusing to do so will not be allowed on the tour.
Currency, Money and Banking. This is covered comprehensively in the pre-departure dossier. South African Rand and Credit Cards work in Southern Africa. In East Africa (incl. Zimbabwe and Zambia) USD cash is best.
Age Restriction. Passengers under the age of 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. Passengers over the age of 65 require a medical clearance certificate from their doctor stating they are fit enough to travel.
What to Bring? A sense of fun and a flexible attitude! A full checklist of essential items is included in the pre-departure info document.
What to Leave Behind. Your watch, cell phone, laptop, work, stress, concept of time, pre-conceptions about anything and any attitude that is not pure adventure.
Changes to Routes/Schedules. Although we will do our best at all times to ensure that the tour remains on schedule we want to make it very clear that this is not always possible. There is always something unexpected on a tour, sometimes the truck gets stuck in mud, or sand, sometimes it rains... Anything can happen, but nothing that a good sense of humour cannot overcome.
How to Make a Booking. You need to complete our booking form and pay a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure your seat. Full payment is due 28 days prior to departure.
Do I Need Travel Insurance? YES! Make sure your insurance covers being airlifted in case of serious illness/injury as good hospital facilities are often a long way from where our tours travel. Free credit card insurance is often insufficient, so a separate policy is recommended. As travel insurance is compulsory, you will be asked for the policy number before being allowed to board our vehicle.
How Many People Can Go On This Tour? The average number of passengers on a tour is 18. On the camping tours there is a maximum of 24 and minimum of 4. On the Accommodated tour the minimum is 4 and the maximum is 18. The maximum number on Gorillas, Serengeti and Masai Mara tours is 18. Single Supplements are limited to 4 per tour on all tours.
Do I Have To Help With Camp Chores? Of course not, but you will not make many friends! On our tours our guides do most of the work. On a camping tour your participation in camp chores is limited: taking turns to assist with washing-up duties, putting up and taking down your tent and loading your bags. On some of our accommodated tours we include a camp assistant.
Who Is Responsible For My Visas? You are responsible for your own visas. Please check the itinerary of your tour carefully and if you need a multiple entry visa be sure to get one. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your departure date from Africa and you must have at least 3-4 blank pages available. Some countries will not allow you to enter without 2 blank pages in your passport.
What Are Local Payments (LP) For? The Local Payment is a USD cash portion of the tour payment that needs to be paid directly to your guide in Africa. This payment covers fluctuating expenses such as flights, National Park Fees, entrance fees etc. and also ensures that we have a reliable amount of hard currency on each tour. Our Local Payment is not a kitty, your food and accommodation are included in the tour price. All Local Payment amounts are subject to change without notice. Changes are very rare and are normally due to a sudden or unexpected price increase by a local service provider or National Park.
What Is a Single Supplement? All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. The single supplement is not compulsory on our camping tours but if you want your own tent you need to pay the single supplement. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours alone you have to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.
≈AFRICA ADVENTURE TOURS (AAT)'Since 2002.
Africa Adventure Tours Travel Overlanding South Africa - Sutherland Night Observatory Tour & Star Gazing, Kgalagadi National Park, Augrabies National Park and Falls, Orange River Overnight Canoe Adventure, West Coast Wine Route & Wine Tasting, West Coast fishing village of Lamberts Bay, Open-Air Seafood Extravaganza, Evita se Peron Theatre, Whale Watching in season, The spectacular Namaqua Flowers in season