Visiting South Africa

[+scout7842]

Hi,

I'm visiting S.A. from the USA and would like some suggestions. Below is my itinary and I would like to know of some interesting, not too far out of the way caches that I should not miss. As you can see I'll be pretty busy but want to hit up some nearby caches as that is always the best way to really see a country.

 

St. Lucia Wetlands Reserve

 

· Snorkeling

· Pristine beach

· Crocodile Farm, 035-590-1386

· Night Turtle Tour through Bonamanzi Game Ranch or KZN Wildlife

· Boat Tour from St. Lucia Resort

Stay at Cape Vidal

 

Tuesday

Depart St. Lucia Wetlands Reserve

Drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park (2 hours)

Stay at Hilltop Camp

· Self catering-bring food and drink

· Game drives and nature walks

 

Wednesday

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park

· Game drives and nature walks

Stay at Hilltop Camp

 

Thursday

Depart Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, early am

Drive 9 hours to Port St. Johns

 

Friday

Depart Port St. Johns early am (7am)

Drive 5 hours to Shamwari Private Game Reserve

 

Saturday

Game drive, 6am

Breakfast and depart for Knysna

 

Sunday

Knysna

· Featherbed Nature Reserve

· Beach walks at Goukamma Nature Reserve

· Sunset Sail in Knysna Lagoon

· Knysna Elephant Park (can walk with the elephants)

· Mitchell’s Brew Microbrewery

 

Monday

Depart Knysna, late morning

Drive 5 hours back to Cape Town

 

Tuesday

Explore Cape Town

· Table Mountain and Lions Head

· BoKaap

· V&A Waterfront, Robben Island-must book

· Evening Pangolin Tour at the Gold Museum 423-7083

 

Wednesday

Breakfast at Amigo’s

Explore Cape Peninsula

· Cape Point

· Simonstown-visit the penguins at Boulder Beach

· Kalk Bay-antique & souveiner shops

Dinner at Manolo (need to book)…the swanky Cape Town scene

 

Thursday

Explore wine country, Stellenbosch and Franschoek

Visit Vineyards

Lunch at Boschendal Vineyard (picnic lunch)

Dinner at Moyo’s at Spier Vineyard (must book)

 

Friday, December 9

· Swimming at Sea Point Pavilion and salt water pools

 

Thanks for your help.

[+batsgonemad and his squirrel]

Hi there is one in the game reserve hluhluwe umfolozi cache(GCNZCX)

 

or check out the post i put up SEARCHING FOR CACHES

 

Enjoy our country you will be going to some really nice places, pity you not coming to Durban

[+batsgonemad and his squirrel]

Also check out these in Cape Town 2 are atop table mountain

 

gc15b9

gc33b2

gcga10

gchcwb

gcmyyz

gcr1e6 ******

 

enjoy and hapy hunting

[perdix]

Saturday

Game drive, 6am

Breakfast and depart for Knysna

 

Sunday

Knysna

· Featherbed Nature Reserve

· Beach walks at Goukamma Nature Reserve

· Sunset Sail in Knysna Lagoon

· Knysna Elephant Park (can walk with the elephants)

· Mitchell’s Brew Microbrewery

 

Hi there!

 

It would seem that you have the Saturday available for travelling and caching, so herewith I will give you my recomendations. The drive from Shamwari to Port Elizabeth (PE) is about 1 hour, if you keep to the speed limit and dont get caught up in the roadworks at Coega. From PE to Knysna is another 3 - 4 hours, if you don't stop for caches. You can therefore allow 5 hours travel time from Shamwari to Knysna, so depending on what time you want to arrive in Knysna, you can decide how many caches to search for.

 

I am assuming that you will be travelling on the N2 (national road) from Shamwari to Knysna.

 

The first cache you will get close to is: GCGHEF which should not take more than 20- 45 mins to find. There is a small cost to get into the caravan park where it is hidden. Cache is very close to the N2, so would not delay your travels too much.

 

In PE the following are quick to find:

GCGQ4A This one is quite scenic and will also take about 30 mins, from the parking area and back.

 

GCR24J This one will take 10mins from the parking spot and is easy to get to with major roads.

 

Travelling on from PE I would suggest the following caches:

GCPGGK This one requires quite a long detour from the N2, and will take a further 60 - 90 minutes before you are back at the car. There is a TB in this one (at present) to sweeten the deal.

 

GCGHQV This one will also take 60 - 90 minutes to complete, and there is an entrance fee payable. Good spot to have lunch at the restuarant.

 

GC8E48 Fantastic view, requires that you take an alternative route to the N2 tollroad. 60 - 90 mins and you need to be fit as you will climb quite a few steps. View is worth it all!

 

Once in Knysna, consider this one GCF90.

 

I doubt you will be able to squeeze them all in, but hope this helps you to plan which ones to go for.

 

Enjoy!