Experience the Klein Karoo, which is a long valley bordered by the Swartberg and the Langeberg Mountains in the Western Cape, it forms the southern sibling of the larger Karoo - the Great or Groot Karoo occupies the northern part thereof.
From Prince Albert over the Swartberg Mountains and all the off-the- beaten- track roads, along Route 62 to Montagu
This is the land of succulents, fruit orchards in blossom and vineyards.
Landscapes of towering cliffs, clear streams and a unique biome dominated by the aloe and dwarf baobab tree (Botterboom) with its yellow peeling bark and midsummer red tubular flowers. Majestic mountains lend a blue haze to the distant horizon and spring in this semi-arid climate with winter rainfall.
Leave at 09:30 from CPT International Airport via Worcester and Veldskoen Farmstall for brunch (own account) and along the N1 to Prince Albert. Arrive in time for a walk with a botanist, Prof Sue Milton-Dean. Join Ailsa for a ‘Spookloop’ with interesting stories of the history, architecture and ghosts of Prince Albert.
Dinner at restaurant, own account
Overnight: Guest House, Prince Albert (B&B)
Walk from the Guest House to Guy’s Dairy for a cheese tasting. We leave Prince Albert and walk up Swartberg Pass, with enough time to catch your breath and admire the scenery. Walk Via Ou Tol to The Top of the Swartberg Pass. Drive the downhill part of the breathtaking Swartberg Pass to start walking at the bottom of the pass towards Kruisrivier Farm. Visit Kruisrivier Gallery and meet Roger Young and Phyllis Midlane at the Art Gallery for Coffee. Roger is a well-known photographer and carpenter. Phyllis is a famous ballet dancer and costumier. She worked on War Horse and share her stories gladly with our groups.
Overnight: Guest Farm Accommodation (DB&B)
Breakfast at the Ostrich Palace and meet Kobus and Elmari Potgieter of Rietfontein, the oldest Ostrich Farm in South Africa. Kobus will entertain you with stories of Ostriches and the feather-boom. Walk from Kruisrivier Art Gallery through the picturesque Groenfontein Valley to Calitzdorp. Visit Bo Plaas Cellars for a Port and Wine tasting and visit the well-known Calitzdorp Museum. Transfer back to Guest farm
Overnight and Dinner: Guest Farm Accommodation (DB&B)
Leave after breakfast and drive to Seweweeks Poort, to start walking through the breathtaking Seweweeks Poort - an enriching experience. Walk past the ‘To Hell and Gone’ sign to the view point, overlooking the Prince Albert Mountains. Transfer to Accommodation
Overnight & Dinner: Oaksrest Guest Farm (DB&B)
Walk on back roads through beautiful Klein Karoo landscapes and Orchards in bloom. Transfer via Ronnies Sex shop and Barrydale.
Time to explore Barrydale and a Milkshake and light lunch at Diesel ’n Cream. (own account) Transfer to Montagu
Overnight & Dinner: Guest Farm Accommodation, Keisie Montagu (DB&B)
After breakfast, we walk a circular route through olive, pear, peach and apricot orchards, enjoying this semi desert area full of blooming orchards. End your walk at the farm Mooi Erfenis, where you will meet Oom Kotie, who is passionate about medicinal plants in the area. Explore Montagu Village and too soon it is time to have our last dinner at the Guest Farm.
Overnight: Guest Farm Accommodation, Keisie Montagu (DB)
Leave before breakfast for Cape Town, via Worcester
Arrive CPT International Airport by 10:00
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