Karoo & Cederberg
9 days
The Long Way to the Karoo
Nine days from Cape Town to Prince Albert on the back roads Pieter grew up on.
Region
Karoo & Cederberg
Length
9 days
Group
Up to 8 travellers
Best time
Autumn & spring
Pace
Gentle
Per person
From $4,280
Day by day
Cape Town → Cederberg
North on the N7, then gravel. Afternoon walk to the rock art at the farm.
Overnight
Farm cottages, Cederberg
Cederberg
A morning hike to the arch, afternoon at the river. Pieter cooks.
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Farm cottages, Cederberg
Cederberg → Calvinia
Over the Pakhuis Pass into the Hantam. Lunch at a farm stall.
Overnight
Guest house, Calvinia
Calvinia → Sutherland
The roof of the Karoo. Telescope night at the observatory.
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Guest farm, Sutherland
Sutherland
A slow day: the farm, a short walk, an early fire.
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Guest farm, Sutherland
Sutherland → Matjiesfontein
Gravel to the N1. Dinner in the old railway hotel.
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Railway hotel, Matjiesfontein
Matjiesfontein → Prince Albert
Through the Swartberg foothills. Olive farm visit.
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Guest house, Prince Albert
Swartberg Pass
Up and over the pass by vehicle, picnic at the top, a walk in the Gamkaskloof road.
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Guest house, Prince Albert
Prince Albert
Breakfast at the bakery, goodbyes. Transfers to Cape Town or George.
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Included
8 nights in farm cottages, guest farms and a railway hotel
All transport in our own vehicle
All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Sutherland observatory night and all farm visits
Swartberg Pass excursion
Pieter, all day, every day
Not included
Flights and transfers after Prince Albert
Travel insurance (required)
Drinks outside the included meals
Tips
Departures & request
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$4,280 per person
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$4,280 per person
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