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THE NORTHERN CAPE CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE OVERLAND TOUR (12 DAYS)
DAY 1: Cape Town to Lamberts Bay, a quaint fishing village where we will overnight.
DAY 2: Lamberts Bay to Springbok.
DAYS 3 – 5: The Richtersveld National Park, situated on the border with Nambia, is a barren and desolate yet spectacularly beautiful region. It is the only mountainous desert area in South Africa. Boulder-strewn valleys and deep ravines formed by tributaries of the Orange River interrupt rugged mountainscape and miles and miles of flat plains that stretch westwards to the diamond-rich Atlantic coast. This area is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a solitary getaway, with only the magical scenery to keep you company. An excellent way of experiencing the wilderness atmosphere in the Richtersveld is on foot, and certain areas have been specifically zoned for hiking. There are also four-wheel-drive trails and camping sites.
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The Richtersveld is inhabited by the Nama people who have retained their click language and whose traditional matjieshuise can still be seen in the Park. An important component of our trip to the Richtersveld will consist of cultural and social interaction with the Nama people.
DAYS 6 and 7: The next two days will be spent river rafting trip on the Orange River, the northern boundary of the Richtersveld. This provides another perspective of the Richtersveld spectacular scenery and interesting geology. No previous experience of river rafting is required and participants are given a comprehensive briefing by professionals before setting off.
DAYS 8 – 10: Augrabies Falls National Park. Here the Orange River has engraved a deep cleft through the resistant granite, creating one of Southern Africa’s most impressive gorges over which the Augrabies Falls tumble in a series of spectacular cataracts. Surrounded by a moonscape of rocks and quiver trees, the gorge provides an oasis in the hot and dusty Northern Cape. There are 47 game species in the Park, including the endangered black Rhino, and 195 bird species. There are various adventure options available at Augrabies, including: camel safaris, hiking, mountain biking and canoeing.
DAYS 11 and 12: Head slowly back to Cape Town via scenic route.
Price:click to email for price Inclusive of meals, accommodation, entrance fees and permits.
Price excludes:
Cost of Orange River Canoe Trip: Price:click to email for price one day
Hire of Mountain bikes: Price:click to email for price
Camel Safari: Price: click to email for price
Klipspringer Hiking Trail at Augrabies: Price:click to email for price (3 days)
Note: Tours can be customised.
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