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Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation

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RiverBend Lodge is a mere 55 minutes’ drive from Port Elizabeth and is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday. Personalised game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.

RiverBend Lodge is a mere 55 minutes’ drive from Port Elizabeth and is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday. Personalised game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.

Week 29…Kenton on Sea to Jeffreys Bay

23 July 2012

Day 205

Kenton on Sea to Grahamstown and after a driving tour of the student town, the settlers monument, Rhodes University, i settled in at A Stone’s Throw BB on the outskirts of town for the night. A home made dinner with BB owner Suzanne and her family and chat about Grahamstown took up the evening.

24 July 2012

Day 206

A full day in Grahamstown visiting several projects in town and on the outside of town including HCDP Trust and Egazini Outreach Project. I also made contact with Rhodes University for future collaboration. Accommodation at the lovely Bartholomew’s Loft and a delicious dinner prepared by owner Justine. Maddy returned from her trip to Mozambique with Nourish NPO.

25 July 2012

Day 207

Grahamstown to Amakhala Reserve and a great day of visiting several projects run by the Amakhala Foundation. Jennifer showed us around Paterson and told us about the past, present and future of the reserve and the foundation. Accommodation at Woodbury Lodge.

26 July 2012

Day 208

A morning game drive with Woodbury Lodge on the Amakhala Reserve and a fantastic sighting of a giraffe giving birth. We then drove from Amakhala Reserve to Colchester and our accommodation at Addo Gateway Lodge and Maggie and Les from the lodge took us on an educational river boat cruise on the Sundays River.

27 July 2012

Day 209

The morning was spent travelling some 70km around Addo Elephant National Park before passing throught the town of Addo, Motherwell and Uitenhage. Accommodation at The Hexagon on the outskirts of Uitenhage.

28 July 2012

Day 210

Our sponsored accommodation for JBay could not have been better – Supertubes Collection provided us with a room overlooking Supertubes itself in the Supertubes Guest House property. This spot was not only ideally located for what Jbay is famous – surfing, but walking distance from all the towns amenities. Saturday rained all day and also the timing of us here on the weekend meant the possibility of visiting a few projects in the area was limited.

29 July 2012

Day 211

A tour of the area and surroundings and an attempt at a relaxing Sunday for a change. The location could not have been better as we filmed and interviewed a few surfers. Another attempt to try and get hold of the Thyspunt Alliance for an interview.

 

…of the week:

• Towns visited this week – Grahamstown, Amakhala Reserve, Paterson, Colchester, Addo Elephant Park, Addo, Uitenhage, Jeffreys Bay
• Accommodation sponsored this week – A Stone’s Throw, Bartholomew’s Loft, Woodbury Lodge, Addo Gateway Lodge, The Hexagon, Supertubes Collection
• Food sponsored this week – A Stone’s Throw, Bartholomew’s Loft, Woodbury Lodge
• Highlight of the week – Grahamstown and Peterson project identification
• Lowlight of the week – Lack of elephant sighting in Addo Elephant Park
• Accommodation of the week – A week of excellent accommodation – hard to decide
• Meal of the week – Bartholomew’s Loft dinner and breakfast

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6 Day Cape to Addo Safari

Day 1: Cape Town – Agulhas

We depart from Cape Town between 06h30 – 07h30. Today’s route takes us along the Coastal Whale route, through one of the most scenic parts of our country. We stop en-route in the town of Hermanus to have lunch (own expense) and in the hope of spotting the Southern Right whales (seasonal) that visit this coast to breed.

After lunch we head to the exact point where the African continent sinks into the ocean and keep a sharp eye out for the Cape Grysbok in the fynbos or Cape fur seals and Dolphins playing in the surf. We reach our overnight destination in time to appreciate one of the most spectacular sunsets in the world from the patios of our fisherman’s cottages, in sight of the ocean.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the cottages. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which should be purchased before entering the park.

(Dinner included)

Day 2: Agulhas – Tsitsikamma

Today our route takes us through the scenic fruit and wheat producing regions of the Overberg and Langeberg. These rolling grasslands are known to be home to the endangered Blue Crane and we may be fortunate enough to spot some of these beautiful birds. We travel along the world renowned Garden Route, past the picturesque coastal towns nestled in the lake and lagoon region at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains and reach Tsitsikamma, the jewel of the Southern Cape in time for lunch (own expense).

After lunch and checking into our accommodation, there is time to explore the beauty of the rare indigenous forest and impressive coastline on a hike to a waterfall. If we are lucky we might spot the Cape clawless otter hunting in the streams and surf.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the cabins. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 3: Tsitsikamma – Addo

We rise early for a morning hike in search of the beautiful but elusive Knysna Turaco and depart after breakfast to the world renowned Addo Elephant Park. The drive takes us from forest and plantation through the semi arid region of the Southern Cape with several opportunities to see some of the rare Raptor species that make this area their home.

We arrive at Addo Elephant Park and start exploring the park in our closed tour vehicle. After a short drive, we have lunch (own expense) at the main rest camp and check into our accommodation. This afternoon you head out on an afternoon game drive, conducted by a SANParks ranger, in an open game drive vehicle. This drive generally takes about 3 hours and tends to extend into the early evening, affording guests the possibility of spotting some nocturnal animals.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the chalets. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 4: Addo

Today we will spend the morning afternoon exploring the park in our tour vehicle, in search of some great photo opportunities experiencing wildlife at its best! Addo Elephant Park offers a unique eco system and is home to a huge variety of wildlife, including the Big 5 as well as plains game, Black Backed Jackal, Tortoises and Dung Beetles (who have right of way!).

We’ll return to camp for breakfast after the morning drive and have time for a siesta lunch (own expense) before heading off on our afternoon drive.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the chalets. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 5: Addo – Oudtshoorn

After an early wake-up call, we pack up and enjoy a last game drive on our way out of the park. We will stop for breakfast in one of the small villages somewhere along the way.

Today’s route takes us away from the coast along Route 62. The scenery along this route is vastly different from what we have experienced during the first couple of days of our safari as lush green coastal forests makes way for a much more austere environment with stark landscapes. Nestled between the Outeniqua the Swartberg Mountain ranges, this area is world renowned for its agriculture, in particular ostrich farming. We stop for lunch en-route in one of the quaint towns (own expense)

We spend the night in the Ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco at one of the chalets. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased in town.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 6: Oudtshoorn – Cape Town

After a leisurely breakfast, we explore the area west of Oudtshoorn. This fruit dairy producing area sports some interesting towns with brandy distilleries cheese factories. We stop for lunch en-route (own expense).

We finally pass through the fruit producing areas of Elgin Grabouw to cross the Hottentots Hollands Mountains, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, as well as False Bay and the Cape Peninsula in the distance with Table Mountain watching over Cape Town. We plan to be back in Cape Town between 16h00 17h00, with drop-off points at both Cape Town International airport and the V A Waterfront.

(Breakfast included)

Safari Options: (rates valid from 1 August 2012 – 30 September 2013)

Classic R13950 per person sharing R16700 per person single

Accommodation is in en-suite chalets with beds, linen, towels soap.

(Please note that a minimum of 2 pax is required in order for this safari to take place)

Included:

• Transport for the duration of your safari

• Pick up drop off points at the V A Waterfront or CPT International Airport

• Professional drivers/guides (FGASA registered – Field Guides Association of Southern Africa)

• Meals as specified per itinerary

• All game drives in Addo Elephant National Park are conducted in the closed, air-conditioned tour vehicle, with the exception of:

• SAN PARKS sunset drive (All guests over 6 years of age)

• All entry fees and daily conservation levies

• Accommodation in en-suite chalets with beds, linen, towels soap provided

• Bottled mineral water in the vehicle

• Wine with dinner

Excluded:

• Meals not specified in itinerary

• Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks to dinner, which can be purchased at the Park’s shop or en-route to the parks

• Items of a personal nature

• Gratuities

Notes:

On our safaris, we make use of facilities and accommodation situated inside the National Parks and do not stay outside the Parks, unless forced to do so because of availability.

It is important to note that this is not a private safari and more than likely there will be other guests joining you on the safari.

Please note that sunset game drive times are subject to change and availability on the day. These drives are conducted by SAN PARKS, by one of their rangers and in one of their vehicles. There will most likely be other guests on this drive. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed on SAN Parks open game drive vehicles.

Guests flying out of Cape Town Airport on the last day are reminded to not book any flights departing earlier than 19h00 (domestic) in order to give us enough time to get you to the airport. We recommend that you rather stay over in Cape Town if possible. Since we cannot guarantee our arrival time in Cape Town on the last day we will not be held responsible for re-imbursements of flight tickets, should we arrive later than expected.

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Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation

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We are proud to launch a new safari from Cape Town to Addo Elephant Park, via Agulhas National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park.

4 Day Cape to Addo Safari

Day 1: Cape Town – Agulhas

We depart from Cape Town between 06h30 – 07h30. Today’s route takes us along the Coastal Whale route, through one of the most scenic parts of our country. We stop en-route in the town of Hermanus to have lunch (own expense) and in the hope of spotting the Southern Right whales (seasonal) that visit this coast to breed.

After lunch we head to the exact point where the African continent sinks into the ocean and keep a sharp eye out for the Cape Grysbok in the fynbos or Cape fur seals and Dolphins playing in the surf. We reach our overnight destination in time to appreciate one of the most spectacular sunsets in the world from the patios of our fisherman’s cottages, in sight of the ocean.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the cottages. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which should be purchased before entering the park.

(Dinner included)

Day 2: Agulhas – Tsitsikamma

Today our route takes us through the scenic fruit and wheat producing regions of the Overberg and Langeberg. These rolling grasslands are known to be home to the endangered Blue Crane and we may be fortunate enough to spot some of these beautiful birds. We travel along the world renowned Garden Route, past the picturesque coastal towns nestled in the lake and lagoon region at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains and reach Tsitsikamma, the jewel of the Southern Cape in time for lunch (own expense).

After lunch and checking into our accommodation, there is time to explore the beauty of the rare indigenous forest and impressive coastline on a hike to a waterfall. If we are lucky we might spot the Cape clawless otter hunting in the streams and surf.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the cabins. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 3: Tsitsikamma – Addo

We rise early for a morning hike in search of the beautiful but elusive Knysna Turaco and depart after breakfast to the world renowned Addo Elephant Park. The drive takes us from forest and plantation through the semi arid region of the Southern Cape with several opportunities to see some of the rare Raptor species that make this area their home.

We arrive at Addo Elephant Park and start exploring the park in our closed tour vehicle. After a short drive, we have lunch (own expense) at the main rest camp and check into our accommodation. This afternoon you head out on an afternoon game drive, conducted by a SANParks ranger, in an open game drive vehicle. This drive generally takes about 3 hours and tends to extend into the early evening, affording guests the possibility of spotting some nocturnal animals.

Dinner is a two course meal, prepared by your guide and served al fresco outside one of the chalets. Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional / alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.

(Breakfast Dinner included)

Day 4: Addo – Port Elizabeth

After an early wake-up call (the time varies according to the seasons and park gate opening times) we have tea or coffee rusks (dried biscuits to be dunked in your coffee or tea). Our morning safari will take approximately 3-4 hours. This park offers a unique eco system and is home to a huge variety of wildlife, including the Big 5 as well as plains game, Black Backed Jackal, Tortoises and Dung Beetles (who have right of way!).

We return to camp for breakfast after which we sadly have to leave the park head to Port Elizabeth airport where the tour ends around mid-day.

(Breakfast included)

Safari Options: (rates valid from 1 August 2012 – 30 September 2013)

Classic R9950 per person sharing   R11600 per person single

Accommodation is in en-suite chalets with beds, linen, towels soap.

(Please note that a minimum of 2 pax is required in order for this safari to take place)

Included:

• Transport for the duration of your safari

• Pick up points at the V A Waterfront or CPT International Airport

• Drop off at Port Elizabeth Airport

• Professional drivers/guides (FGASA registered – Field Guides Association of Southern Africa)

• Meals as specified per itinerary

• All game drives in Addo Elephant National Park are conducted in the closed, air-conditioned tour vehicle, with the exception of:

• SAN PARKS sunset drive (All guests over 6 years of age)

• All entry fees and daily conservation levies

• Accommodation in en-suite chalets with beds, linen, towels soap provided

• Bottled mineral water in the vehicle

• Wine with dinner

Excluded:

• Meals not specified in itinerary

• Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks to dinner, which can be purchased at the Park’s shop or en-route to the parks

• Items of a personal nature

• Gratuities

Notes:

This Safari can be extended by one day to include another night in Addo, or by two days to include another night in Addo, as well as a night in the Little Karoo and end in Cape Town. Please consult with your agent regarding these options.

On our safaris, we make use of facilities and accommodation situated inside the National Parks and do not stay outside the Parks, unless forced to do so because of availability.

It is important to note that this is not a private safari and more than likely there will be other guests joining you on the safari.

Please note that sunset game drive times are subject to change and availability on the day. These drives are conducted by SAN PARKS, by one of their rangers and in one of their vehicles. There will most likely be other guests on this drive. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed on SAN Parks open game drive vehicles.

Guests flying out of Port Elizabeth Airport on the last day are reminded to not book any flights departing earlier than 13h00 (domestic) in order to give us enough time to get you to the airport. We recommend that you rather stay over in Port Elizabeth if possible. Since we cannot guarantee our arrival time in Port Elizabeth on the last day we will not be held responsible for re-imbursements of flight tickets, should we arrive later than expected.

** Terms Conditions apply **

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RiverBend Lodge is a mere 55 minutes’ drive from Port Elizabeth and is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday. Personalised game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.

During a recent family holiday, we made a last-minute decision to get out of Cape Town and experience a little taste of Africa.  Because we hadn’t planned anything in advance, we were scraping together a few ideas as to what/where/how we could give the kids (and ourselves) a quick, easy, affordable and enjoyable safari.   My main goal was for us to see some really great animals in the  wild, and make sure we didn’t drive all day to do it!

From Cape Town, we booked a quick flight to Port Elizabeth and rented a car.  After a couple of hours, we were well on our way to Addo.  Since the park reached a list of conservation milestones in recent years (introducing lions, proclaiming the extended Marine-protected area, and amalgamating the main game area and Colchester areas of the park) it is now the third largest National Park in South Africa.  It is a massive game park, and yet it doesn’t feel huge when driving through; in fact, it offers easy driving in lush green surrounds, making it accessible and relaxing.

The best part of our time in Addo was the wildlife viewing.  Within minutes of entering the park, we stopped two feet away from a couple of munching buffalo, who appeared completely disinterested in us as they carried on eating.  Lots of wart hogs, various species of buck, a recent leopard-kill, and several zebras were a feast for the eyes in such lush surroundings.  And then there were the elephants.  Scattered throughout the park, we were able to spot several elephants, during each of the three days we drove through.  On our last day, we met “Tusks”; an elephant bull we named.  He was on his own and looked a bit agitated as he walked toward us, flapping his ears and raising his trunk in a dominant stance.  We high-tailed it out before he got too close – after lots of fun squeals from the kids – but not without a few photos taken by dad!

During our three days at Addo, we stayed at the cozy DungBeetle River Lodge, which is located five minutes from the southern gate of Addo Elephant National Park and across the Sundays River.  Named after the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, which is found almost exclusively in Addo, DungBeetle River Lodge is so close to the park; it is comfortable and the staff are welcoming.  Our trip to Addo National Park turned out to be one of our best family-safari experiences, and highly recommended.

To book a trip to Addo Elephant Park, please contact us.

– Written by: Sandra Jenman

 

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Addo Elephant Park, South Africa “This bull walked right by the car. If I had kept the window open I could have touched it. We had been told that if we stayed in our car we would be OK. A Japanese tourist had got out of his car the previous week and had been killed […]

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Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

“This bull walked right by the car. If I had kept the window open I could have touched it. We had been told that if we stayed in our car we would be OK. A Japanese tourist had got out of his car the previous week and had been killed by an elephant.”
– Bryan Snelson (via flickr) 

Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide diversity of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. Stretching from the semi-arid karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged Zuurberg Mountains, through the Sundays River valley and south to the coast between Sundays River mouth and Bushman’s river mouth, Addo covers about 180 000 hectares (444 700 acres) and includes the Bird and St Croix Island groups.

The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only sixteen elephants remained in the area. Today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 550 elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. And their Addo has only just begun, with plans to expand the Park into a 264 000 hectare (652 300 acre) mega-park.

In addition, plans include the proposed proclamation of a 120 000 ha (296 500 acre) marine reserve that includes islands that are home to the world’s largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and second largest breeding population of African penguins.

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