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The trip highlights: Safari in the Addo Elephant National Park, where you can see elephants, buffalo, lions and many antelopes and zebras, cycle along jungle-covered paths to the beautiful beach in Nature's Valley, visit an ostrich farm and the Kango stalactite cave, cycle through the wine regions around Stellenbosch and do a wine tasting, hike up Table Mountain and explore the Cape of Good Hope by bike.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 30 to 60 km long, hilly cycle routes with up to 500 meters of elevation gain lead from east to west on quiet roads and slopes. Your experienced cycle tour guide accompanies you, the support vehicle transports your luggage, has snacks and delicious picnics with it and is happy to take on participants who are tired of cycling. There are two bike models to choose from: robust mountain bikes with a suspended front fork or comfortable e-bikes with a powerful Bosch motor.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Notes:<\/strong> A moderate level of fitness and team spirit are required for this trip. The climate is as varied as the route: temperatures in the Little Karoo can climb to 35 \u00b0C, but these are bearable with low humidity, but it can get cool at night, especially at higher altitudes.<\/p>","cost_includes":"Alle Unterk\u00fcnfte im Doppelzimmer (3 & 4* Niveau)\r\nVerpflegung: 11x Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck, 4x Picknick, 1x Abendessen\r\nSt\u00e4ndiges Back-up mit Begleitfahrzeug\r\nEintrittsgelder f\u00fcr alle genannten Aktivit\u00e4ten\r\nS\u00e4mtliche Transfers und Fahrten inkl. Radtransport\r\nSt\u00e4ndige deutschsprachige Reiseleitung","cost_excludes":"Fl\u00fcge von und nach S\u00fcdafrika\r\nTrinkgelder\r\nNicht erw\u00e4hnte Mahlzeiten\r\nAusgaben pers\u00f6nlicher Natur","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival in Port Elizabeth \u2013 transfer to Dungbeetle River Lodge","content":"Upon your arrival in Gqberha \/ Port Elizabeth you will be met by your tour guide and transferred (0.5 hours) to your Lodge. Accommodation for two nights will be in the beautifully positioned Dungbeetle River Lodge 4*. You can relax, catch some sleep or join the guide for a short bike ride near the lodge.\n\nDungbeetle River Lodge 4*<\/a>\n\nBus distance 40 km, duration 0.75 h"},{"title":"Safari in Addo Elephant National Park","content":"One of the highlights of the tour - After breakfast you embark on a half day game drive in an open top safari vehicle. You can see elephants, zebras, antelopes and if in luck, buffalos, rhinos and lions. The rich bird life, including ostriches, is equally impressive. On the way, you stop at viewpoints. You are back at your accommodation at lunchtime. You can relax, go on another short bike ride or take a boat trip from the lodge and enjoy a sundowner on the highest sand dunes in the area (optional). (B,L)\n\nDungbeetle River Lodge 4*<\/a>\n\nDistance by bus 0 km, 0 h"},{"title":"Cycling along the Tsitsikamma Mountains","content":"

A transfer takes you via Humansdorp to the start of the Garden Route. You cycle along a quiet side road along the coastal plateau before descending on forest paths into the Storms River Valley. With a bit of luck you might see the Knysna Loerie, a native species of parrot. You will spend the night in the charming Tsitsikamma Village Inn 3*. (B)<\/p>\n

Tsitsikamma Village Inn 3*<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Cycling route 58 km, 470 am, tarmac\/track<\/p>\n

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