4-Day Cape to Karoo Geology Tour through Swartberg Pass
About This Tour
Journey through the Western Cape, South Africa, exploring the region's rich geological and palaeontological history and landscapes. Starting at Sea Point in Cap...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Karoo · Languages: Afrikaans, English
Know before you go: Optional extras, if any, are excluded from the entrance fees.
About Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn
Spot ostriches, cheetahs, crocodiles and lemurs between the Cango Wildlife Ranch, Lemur Falls and Swartberg mountains of this city in the Western Cape, all in the company of a qualified local guide.
What's Included
- Pick-up and return to your accommodation or hotel in Cape Town
- Safe and comfortable transport in air-conditioned minibuses or 4x4 vehicles when necessary
- Expert and friendly South African guides
- Comfortable accommodation at hotels, guesthouses, or National Park chalets
- Meals - breakfast and dinner included (lunch and drinks are for the client's own account)
- Entrance fees
- Water
Not Included
- Personal snacks and drinks
- Lunches are for the client's own account
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cape Town to the Great Karoo Geological Journey
07h30 - Pick up from your accommodation in Cape Town. 07h30 - Pick up from your accommodation in Cape Town. 07h45 - Visit the famous geological contact zone at Sea Point. Here, two completely different rocks are intermingled. 07h45 - Visit the famous geological contact zone at Sea Point. Here, two completely different rocks are intermingled. 08h30 - Travel to the coastal town of Blaauwberg, visiting rocks dating back to a volcanic episode in the Cape's history. 08h30 - Travel to the coastal town of Blaauwberg, visiting rocks dating back to a volcanic episode in the Cape's history. 09h30 - At the town of Yzerfontein, while enjoying fabulous views of the ocean, view Diorite rocks, a rare sight in South Africa. 09h30 - At the town of Yzerfontein, while enjoying fabulous views of the ocean, view Diorite rocks, a rare sight in South Africa. 10h30 - Stop for brunch or an early lunch. 10h30 - Stop for brunch or an early lunch. 12h30 to 15h00 - Travel inland through the Cape Fold Mountains, visiting and stopping at various road cuts and rock exposures. 12h30 to 15h00 - Travel inland through the Cape Fold Mountains, visiting and stopping at various road cuts and rock exposures. By 16h00, check in to your accommodation. By 16h00, check in to your accommodation.
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2Day 02
Great Karoo and Karoo National Park Geology Tour
08h00 - Depart for the Great Karoo and the Karoo National Park. 08h00 - Depart for the Great Karoo and the Karoo National Park. 09h00 to 14h00 - Enjoy a geological journey, visiting various rock exposures of the Karoo Supergroup Formation. 09h00 to 14h00 - Enjoy a geological journey, visiting various rock exposures of the Karoo Supergroup Formation. 14h00 to 15h30 - Lunch in the town of Beaufort West. 14h00 to 15h30 - Lunch in the town of Beaufort West. 15h45 - Check in to your accommodation at the Karoo National Park. 15h45 - Check in to your accommodation at the Karoo National Park. 16h30 to 18h00 - Tour the landscape and geology of the park. 16h30 to 18h00 - Tour the landscape and geology of the park. 18h30 - Return to your accommodation and have dinner. 18h30 - Return to your accommodation and have dinner.
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3Day 03
Prince Albert and the Famous Swartberg Pass
08h00 - Depart for Prince Albert and your next accommodation venue. 08h00 - Depart for Prince Albert and your next accommodation venue. 10h00 to 12h30 - Arrive in Prince Albert and enjoy a tour up and through the famous Swartberg Pass. 10h00 to 12h30 - Arrive in Prince Albert and enjoy a tour up and through the famous Swartberg Pass. 13h00 to 14h30 - Lunch in Prince Albert. 13h00 to 14h30 - Lunch in Prince Albert. 14h30 - Check in to your accommodation. 14h30 - Check in to your accommodation. 15h00 to 18h00 - Afternoon at leisure and/or a visit to the town. 15h00 to 18h00 - Afternoon at leisure and/or a visit to the town. 18h30 - Dinner. 18h30 - Dinner.
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4Day 04
Little Karoo and Meiringspoort Pass to Cape Town
08h00 - Depart for the Little Karoo and Oudtshoorn via the majestic Meiringspoort Pass. 08h00 - Depart for the Little Karoo and Oudtshoorn via the majestic Meiringspoort Pass. 08h30 to 09h30 - Tour through Meiringspoort Pass, stopping at various viewpoints. 08h30 to 09h30 - Tour through Meiringspoort Pass, stopping at various viewpoints. 10h00 to 11h00 - Take a tea break in the quaint little town of De Rust. 10h00 to 11h00 - Take a tea break in the quaint little town of De Rust. 11h00 to 13h30 - Journey through the Little Karoo and explore its geological setting. 11h00 to 13h30 - Journey through the Little Karoo and explore its geological setting. 13h30 to 14h30 - Lunch in the town of Barrydale. 13h30 to 14h30 - Lunch in the town of Barrydale. 14h30 to 17h30 - Return to Cape Town via the R62 and N1. 14h30 to 17h30 - Return to Cape Town via the R62 and N1. 18h00 - Reach Cape Town. 18h00 - Reach Cape Town.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cape Town, South Africa · Tour start: Cape Town, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
