Breast Cancer Care Events

 

Day 1
An evening flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

Day 2
We arrive into Cape Town in the morning and transfer (approx 1.5 hours) to Hermanus, a seaside resort. Spend time whale watching from the shore in the afternoon. We stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 3
Early transfer (approx. 2 hours) to De Hoop Nature Reserve famous for its wildlife and variety of migratory birds. We trek high into the Potberg Mountains where we will be able to rest and take in the great views of the Breed River Valley, before making a steep descent to join the trail leading us to our campsite/dormitories for the night.

Day 4
We spend the whole day exploring the Nature Reserve. Our path is relatively flat as we make our way to the coast across sand dunes to reach the Indian Ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, birdlife, baboons and antelope throughout the day. We camp/stay in dormitories overnight.

Day 5
This morning we travel to Swellendam and start our challenging circular walk. During the day we will walk through patches of indigenous forest and our reward for this tough hike will be spectacular views over beautiful Swellendam and Ruensveld. We will transfer (approx. 30 mins) to Montagu in the afternoon, where we enjoy a soak in the soothing natural warm water of the local hot springs. We spend the night in comfortable chalets.

Day 6
We travel to McGregor (approx. 45 mins transfer) and begin our walk along the Boesmanskloof Trail. This adventurous hike leads us along a path through the Riviersonderend Mountains, we will pass rock pools, gorges and waterfalls we can swim in and we will have the chance to view native wildlife. Today’s walk will be tough as we take on steep ascents, descents and changing terrain. After a short journey (approx. 30 mins transfer) to our hotel nestled in the mountains, we can relax and enjoy a welcome rest after a long day on foot.

Day 7
Travelling back to Cape Town (approx. 2 hours) in the morning we trek to a seal colony in the afternoon. Following a downhill path to a coastal viewpoint, we will see seals on the opposite islands. We will spend the afternoon making our way back to our hotel along the dramatic shoreline of Flora Bay. As we head into our last day of trekking, we can contemplate our achievements with supper overlooking the sea. We stay overnight in a hotel/chalet.

Day 8
The final day of our challenge takes us to Table Mountain. Walking to the top will be a challenge but the varied scenery and colourful wild flowers we will pass will make our efforts worthwhile. When we reach the top of Maclears Beacon standing at 1,085m, we will have lunch at one of the world’s most breathtaking spots. We will be able to see across to Robben Island, and view the coastline and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and mountain ranges surrounding Cape Town, making this a fitting end to an unforgettable trek. We will celebrate our achievements this evening with a gala dinner as we reminisce and swap stories about our adventures.

Day 9
The morning is ours to enjoy and explore Cape Town. We will depart for the airport during the afternoon for our evening flight back to the UK.

Day 10
Morning arrival back into the UK.

Note: Itinerary, dates and flight times are subject to change.

All air and ground travel arrangements for Trek South Africa are organised by Kuoni Travel Ltd., who are ATOL-protected, ATOL number 0132, and their booking conditions apply.