West Coast & Cederberg

ABOUT THIS TRIP

The small fishing village of Paternoster has developed as a tourist destination, but without losing its very special charm. The restaurant scene in particular is an El Dorado not only for lovers of maritime cuisine. The endless expanses and bizarre rock formations of the Cederberg Mountains, on the other hand, offer plenty of peace and solitude. This is the only place where the famous rooibos tea grows, which you can taste on a guided farm tour. In the South African spring months around August and September, it is wildflower season and whole areas blossom in the brightest colors.

This module is in English and can be started daily. Individual changes such as the number of overnight stays, alternative accommodation or additional activities are possible. The tour can be started from/to Cape Town or Johannesburg for an additional charge. This tour can also be combined with other of our modules by adding domestic flights or land transfers. We will be happy to provide you with a personalized offer.

OVERNIGHT STATIONS

• 2x paternoster
• 2x Clanwilliam

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 4x overnight stay in the Superior category ****
• 4x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner
• private transfers according to program
• four guided activities in the Cederberg Mountains
• Travel documents according to the booked tour itinerary
• Local offices with 24-hour hotline (German/English)
• Travel insurance certificate

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Meals not mentioned
• not mentioned or optional activities
• Flight performance
• Entrance fees and conservation fees not mentioned
• other personal expenses, tips
• personal travel insurance
• Continuous tour guide

DAY 1: CAPE TOWN

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO PATERNOSTER

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar). For long-distance transfers, toilet and catering stops are made as required (catering not included in the price).

DAY 1 TO DAY 3:

PATERNOSTER

The small fishing village of Paternoster is located around 150 km northwest of Cape Town on a long bay on the west coast. Here you will find plenty of peace and relaxation. In addition to a few stores and boutiques, there is an upmarket restaurant scene, with the Wolfgat Restaurant one of the best restaurants in South Africa. Nearby is the West Coast National Park, which is ideal for a day trip. During the wildflower season in the South African spring (August, September), whole areas look like colorful carpets. You can also watch whales here from June to November.

You will be staying in a beautiful guest house in a quiet location in Paternoster with direct access to the beach. Many restaurants and stores are within walking distance. The six modern rooms have a bathroom/WC, a tea/coffee maker, air conditioning, a minibar, a TV and free WiFi. The Seaview Rooms have either a terrace or a balcony with sea view. The guest house offers a lounge, a breakfast area and a terrace with beach access.

LINHOF BOUTIQUE GUEST HOUSE (SEAVIEW ROOM)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 1 TO DAY 3:

PATERNOSTER

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM 385 € PER PERSON

The small fishing village of Paternoster is located around 150 km northwest of Cape Town on a long bay on the west coast. Here you will find plenty of peace and relaxation. In addition to a few stores and boutiques, there is an upmarket restaurant scene, with the Wolfgat Restaurant one of the best restaurants in South Africa. Nearby is the West Coast National Park, which is ideal for a day trip. During the wildflower season in the South African spring (August, September), whole areas look like colorful carpets. You can also watch whales here from June to November.

The exclusive Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is located directly on the beach on the outskirts of Paternoster. Here you have plenty of peace and quiet and yet you can reach all the restaurants and stores in the small town on foot. The hotel offers a restaurant with a panoramic view of the bay, a sun deck with a large pool, a spa area (for a fee) and a guest lounge. The 14 luxurious suites all have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a Nespresso coffee machine, a TV with DVD player, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The Courtyard Rooms are approximately 30 square meters in size and have a small terrace with seating (without a view). The Courtyard Lux Rooms are approximately 35 sqm and have a lounge area with a fireplace and a private terrace with seating (without a view). The Ocean Suites are approximately 40sqm in size and have a terrace with a sea view. The Ocean King Suites are approximately 50sqm in size and have a lounge area with fireplace and a terrace with sea view. The Nature King Suites are approximately 80 square meters in size and have a lounge area with fireplace and a terrace with a view of the West Coast natural landscape.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

STRANDLOPER OCEAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL (NATURE KING SUITE)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 1 TO DAY 3:

PATERNOSTER

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM 565 € PER PERSON

The small fishing village of Paternoster is located around 150 km northwest of Cape Town on a long bay on the west coast. Here you will find plenty of peace and relaxation. In addition to a few stores and boutiques, there is an upmarket restaurant scene, with the Wolfgat Restaurant one of the best restaurants in South Africa. Nearby is the West Coast National Park, which is ideal for a day trip. During the wildflower season in the South African spring (August, September), whole areas look like colorful carpets. You can also watch whales here from June to November.

The exclusive Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is located directly on the beach on the outskirts of Paternoster. Here you have plenty of peace and quiet and yet you can reach all the restaurants and stores in the small town on foot. The hotel offers a restaurant with a panoramic view of the bay, a sun deck with a large pool, a spa area (for a fee) and a guest lounge. The 14 luxurious suites all have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a Nespresso coffee machine, a TV with DVD player, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The Courtyard Rooms are approximately 30 square meters in size and have a small terrace with seating (without a view). The Courtyard Lux Rooms are approximately 35 sqm and have a lounge area with a fireplace and a private terrace with seating (without a view). The Ocean Suites are approximately 40sqm in size and have a terrace with a sea view. The Ocean King Suites are approximately 50sqm in size and have a lounge area with fireplace and a terrace with sea view. The Nature King Suites are approximately 80 square meters in size and have a lounge area with fireplace and a terrace with a view of the West Coast natural landscape.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

STRANDLOPER OCEAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL (OCEAN KING SUITE)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 3: PATERNOSTER

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO CLANWILLIAM

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar). For long-distance transfers, toilet and catering stops are made as required (catering not included in the price).

DAY 3 TO DAY 5:

CLANWILLIAM

You continue to the Ceder Mountains. In addition to countless interesting mountain formations and beautiful valleys, there are also an impressive number of rock paintings by the San, the indigenous people of South Africa. A paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The famous rooibos tea, which only grows in a small area here, is also harvested in the Cederberg. You have the opportunity to try different types of tea during a tasting. If you wish, you can also take part in a guided tour of the plantation. In the South African spring, you can marvel at the wildflowers here.

The Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is located in the vast expanse of the Cederberg Mountains, far from civilization. At the rustic Kagga Kamma Eco Lodge, you’ll find peace and relaxation, but you can also take part in exciting activities. The 15 detached suites feature a bathroom/toilet, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, and a veranda. The Hut Suites are spacious chalets that can accommodate up to two extra beds for children. The Cave Suites are rooms built into the rock, accessible only via a flight of stairs. The lodge features a bar, a restaurant, a wellness area (for a fee), a pool, and a gift shop. For an additional fee, you can spend the night under the stars in an open-air suite. Please note that there is no cell phone reception in the reserve and Wi-Fi is available only in the main building.

For each night's stay, you can participate in two guided activities: nature tours, hikes, rock art tours, stargazing, quad biking, and more (conducted in English, with other participants).

KAGGA KAMMA NATURE RESERVE (STANDARD CAVE SUITE)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND 4 ACTIVITIES

DAY 3 TO DAY 5:

CLANWILLIAM

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM 175 € PER PERSON

You continue to the Ceder Mountains. In addition to countless interesting mountain formations and beautiful valleys, there are also an impressive number of rock paintings by the San, the indigenous people of South Africa. A paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The famous rooibos tea, which only grows in a small area here, is also harvested in the Cederberg. You have the opportunity to try different types of tea during a tasting. If you wish, you can also take part in a guided tour of the plantation. In the South African spring, you can marvel at the wildflowers here.

The luxurious Cederberg Ridge Lodge is located around ten minutes' drive outside the small village of Clanwillian and overlooks the endless expanse of the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve. The lodge offers plenty of peace and relaxation as well as a variety of activities (some for a fee), such as hiking, mountain biking, stargazing, boat trips, farm tours and excursions to the rock paintings, wildflowers (seasonal) and into the mountains. Amenities include two pools, a garden, a spa area (for a fee), a restaurant, a bar and a lounge. All eleven rooms have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a minibar, a tea/coffee maker, a terrace and free WiFi. With the exception of the Classic Courtyard Room, all rooms have a view of the mountains. The Luxury Suites and Superior Suites also offer a fireplace and a viewing deck with outdoor shower. The Superior Pool Suites also have a private plunge pool on the terrace.

You can take part in two of the following activities per overnight stay: Excursion to cave paintings, visit to a rooibos farm, guided hike, guided mountain bike tour, stargazing (English-speaking, carried out with additional persons).

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

SIMBAVATI CEDERBERG RIDGE LODGE (SUPERIOR SUITE)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND 4 ACTIVITIES

DAY 3 TO DAY 5:

CLANWILLIAM

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM 920 € PER PERSON

You continue to the Ceder Mountains. In addition to countless interesting mountain formations and beautiful valleys, there are also an impressive number of rock paintings by the San, the indigenous people of South Africa. A paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The famous rooibos tea, which only grows in a small area here, is also harvested in the Cederberg. You have the opportunity to try different types of tea during a tasting. If you wish, you can also take part in a guided tour of the plantation. In the South African spring, you can marvel at the wildflowers here.

Bushmans Kloof is a private nature reserve covering around 7,500 hectares in the wilderness of the Cederberg Mountains. Here you will find plenty of peace and quiet, but you can also discover the local wildlife and rock paintings that are up to 10,000 years old. Your exclusive hotel is a wellness and well-being oasis consisting of 18 rooms, suites and villas, all of which have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a minibar, a tea/coffee maker, a TV and a private veranda. The Luxury Rooms are approximately 27sqm in size, the Deluxe Rooms are approximately 57sqm in size. The accommodation offers a pool, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, a wellness area (for a fee) and free WiFi

You can take part in two guided activities per overnight stay: Nature drives, hikes, visits to rock paintings, stargazing, canoe trips and more (English-speaking, carried out with additional people).

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE (LUXURY ROOM)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND 4 ACTIVITIES

DAY 5: CLANWILLIAM

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO CAPE TOWN

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar). For long-distance transfers, toilet and catering stops are made as required (catering not included in the price).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP

All prices quoted are subject to availability before booking and are based on the number of participants stated. Errors excepted. Alternative availability, seasonal overlaps or exchange rate fluctuations may lead to price changes. Please request your personal tour offer with your desired travel dates. This tour offer does not include flights.

The child rate applies to one child under the age of 12 staying in their parents' room. One child under the age of two stays free of charge. For children aged 12 and over, the adult rate generally applies. Not all accommodation allows children of all ages.

We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance and travel health insurance to cover the costs of assistance, including repatriation in the event of accident, illness or death. We can provide a corresponding offer on request.

A passport is required to enter the country. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a visa in advance. Minors under the age of 18 may need to carry additional documents. We will inform you of the exact requirements before you book. Travelers who have stayed in an area at risk of yellow fever must provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination.

This trip is malaria free.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please ask for suitable offers.

The organizer of this trip is South Africa Travel GmbH & Co. KG, Buddestraße 9, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany, Tel +49 521 33676880.

APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Long-haul flights to Southern Africa in Economy Class cost from EUR 900, while prices can be well over EUR 1000 in the high season. Flights in Premium Economy Class are available from 1500 EUR, in Business Class flights cost from 2500 EUR (per person for outward and return flights). All prices are average values depending on the airline and season. The actual prices at a given time depend on the number of bookings and may vary. Early booking is recommended, especially in the high season.

A light lunch costs about 5 EUR (small salad, soup) to 8 EUR (pizza, pasta, burger) per person; dinner costs about 10 EUR (pizza, pasta, burger, large salad) to over 12 EUR (steak, fish) up to 22 EUR (three-course meal) per person. Coffee, tea, beer, or soft drinks cost about 1.70 EUR per cup or glass. Prices may vary up or down depending on the region or type of restaurant.

Entrance fees to national parks cost between EUR 5 and EUR 25 per person per day, depending on the size and popularity of the park. Entrance fees to museums or other attractions cost between EUR 3 and EUR 20 per person. Children under the age of 12 usually pay half price.