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3 Weeks in South Africa
Hotels/B&Bs - Prices are room rates for 2 persons per night, including taxes. Dinner not included, breakfast (BF) as indicated.
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Days 1-3 Cape Town
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Accommodation
- Park Inn Green Market Square
10 Greenmarket Square
8000 Cape Town
South Africa
Fon +27 (0) 21 4232050
Fax +27 (0) 21 4232059
Web http://www.rezidorparkinn.com
Approx. ZAR 713 incl. BF and Valet Parking
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
Restaurants
- Quay Four
Tavern & Seafood Brasserie
Victoria & Albert Waterfront
8000 Cape Town
Fon 021 419 2008
Fax 021 421 2056
Web http://www.quay4.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
- Soviet
165 Longmarket Street
8000 Cape Town
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
- La Med
at Glen Country Club
Victoria Road
Clifton
8000 Cape Town
Fon 021 - 438 5600
Fax 021 - 438 2018
Web http://www.lamed.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
What to do
- Visit Table Mountain
Tafelberg Road
Cape Town, 8001
Fon (021) 424 8181
Fax (021) 424 3792
Web http://www.tablemountain.net
Return ticket ZAR 105 per adult
The Zanzig.com Rating: ***** (unmissable)
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
Opposite Grand Parade
8000 Cape Town
Fon +27 21 787 1082
Fax +27 21 787 1089
Web http://www.castleofgoodhope.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
- Visit Cape of Good Hope National Park
Entrance can be reached from M4 or M65
Fon +27 21 780 9204
Fax +27 21 780 9321
Web http://www.cpnp.co.za
ZAR 70 for car and two adults
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
- Individual City Tour
Your Guide: Martin Drechsler
Taxi Service & Tour Guide
Cape Town
Fon +27 84 356 5710
Mail martindrechsler855@hotmail.com
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 4 Stellenbosch
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Accommodation
- Power House Lodge
Pat & Margie Burns
34 Merriman Avenue
7599 Stellenbosch
South Africa
Fon +27 (0) 21 887-9980
Fax +27 (0) 21 887-9987
ZAR 550 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
Restaurant
- The Coachman
Corner Plein & Ryneveld Street
7600 Stellenbosch
Fon +27 (0) 21 883 9234
Fax +27 (0) 21 883 2230
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
What to do
Winetasting
- Blaauwklippen Vineyards
Off R44, between Somerset West and Stellenbosch
7599 Stellenbosch
Fon +27 21 880-0133
Fax +27 21 880 0136
Web http://www.blaauwklippen.com
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
- Laborie Wines
Off R45, Southern Paarl
7624 Southern Paarl
Fon +27 21 807 3390
Fax +27 21 863 1955
Web http://www.kwv-international.com
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 5 Franschhoek
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Accommodation
- Vineyard Cottages La Provence
Johan & Carin van Rensburg
2 km from Franschhoek on R45
PO Box 38
7690 Franschhoek
Fon & Fax +27 21 876 3194
Mobile +27 83 384 0219
ZAR 400 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
Restaurant
- Polfyntjies
Traditional South African Restaurant
Main Road R45
7690 Franschhoek
Fon +27 21 876 3217
Fax +27 21 876 3842
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 6 Robertson
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Accommodation
- The Grand Hotel
Dennis & Lauren Woolley
68 Barry Street
6705 Robertson
South Africa
Fon 27 23 626 3272
Fax 27 23 626 1158
Web http://www.grandhotel.co.za
ZAR 350 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
Restaurant
- The Grand Hotel
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 7 Oudtshorn
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Accommodation
- The Oak Tree B&B
Gerd & Maureen Fröns
48 Van der Riet Street
6625 Oudtshorn
Fon & Fax (044) 272 2083
ZAR 400 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
Restaurant
- De Fijne Keuken
114 Baron van Reede Street
6625 Oudtshoorn
Fon (044) 272 6403
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
What to do
- Visit Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Off R328 to Mossel Bay
6620 Oudtshoorn
Fon (044) 272 7115
Fax (044) 272 7111
Web http://www.highgate.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
- Visit Cango Caves National Monument
Off R328 to Prince Albert
Oudtshoorn
Fon +27 44 272 7410
Fax +27 44 272 8001
Web http://www.cangocaves.co.za
ZAR 40 per adult on the "Standard Tour" (recommended)
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 8 Willowmore
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Accommodation
- Villa d'Lockyer Country Lodge
Billy & Jeanne Hare
Ferreira Str. 10
6445 Willowmore
Fon & Fax (044) 923 1998
Web http://www.baviaans.co.za/villaj/
ZAR 360 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: ** (fair)
Restaurant
- Villa d'Lockyer Country Lodge
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 9 Addo
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Accommodation
- Homestead B&B
Thurston & Magda Whittle
Valentine Road
6105 Addo
Fon (042) 233 0354
Fax (042) 233 0209
Mobile (082) 5744 640
Web www.aatravel.co.za/viewaccom.jsp?code=080384
ZAR 460 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
What to do
- Visit Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
6105 Addo
Fon (042) 2330556
Fax (042) 2330196
Web http://www.addoelephantpark.com
ZAR 80 per person, including car
The Zanzig.com Rating: ***** (unmissable)
- Guided Safari
Schotia Private Game Reserve
Next to Addo Elephant Park on the N10, between Port Elizabeth and Paterson
Fon (042) 235 1436
Fax (042) 235 1368
Mobile 083 654 8511
Web http://www.schotia.com
ZAR 450 per person, including coffee break and dinner
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 10 Summerstrand
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Accommodation
- Tiran Cottages [now Bayside Guesthouse]
6 Tiran Road
Summerstrand
6001 Port Elizabeth
Fon & Fax (041) 583 3566
Mob (082) 800 4540
http://www.bayside-guesthouse.co.za
ZAR 440 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
Restaurant
- The Blue Waters Cafe
Opposite Boardwalk
Summerstrand
Fon (041) 5834408
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Days 11-12 Tsitsikamma N.P.
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Accommodation
- Tsitsikamma National Park
Forest Cabins
Fon +27 42 281 1607
Fax +27 42 281 1629
Web www.sanparks.org/parks/tsitsikamma/
ZAR 560 excl. BF, incl. National Park fees
The Zanzig.com Rating: ***** (unmissable)
Restaurant
- Jabulani Tsitsikamma Restaurant
at the Tsitsikamma National Park
Fon +27 42 281 1190
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 13 Plettenberg Bay
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Accommodation
- La Vista Lodge
17 Rosheen Crescent
6600 Plettenberg Bay
Fon +27 (0)44 533 3491
Fax +27 (0)44 533 5065
Mail lavista@cyberhost.co.za
ZAR 590 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
Restaurant
- The Look Out Restaurant and Deck
Look Out Beach
6800 Plettenberg Bay
Fon 044 533 1379
Fax 044 533 0174
http://www.lookout.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
What to do
- Dolphin and Whalewatching Tour
Ocean Safaris
in association with the Centre for Dolphin Studies
1 Hopwood Street
6800 Plettenberg Bay
Fon 082 784 5729
http://www.oceansafaris.co.za
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 14 Knysna
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Accommodation
- The Old Cape Road Guest House
126 Old Cape Road
6570 Knysna
Tel & Fax (044) 382 3871
Web http://www.oldcaperoad.co.za
ZAR 640 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: ***** (unmissable)
Restaurant
- JJ's Restaurant
Waterfront Drive
6570 Knysna
Fon 044 - 382 3359
Fax 044 - 382 2184
Mobile 082 800 5091
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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Day 15 Wilderness
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Accommodation
- Shining Waters B&B
859 Sixth Avenue
6560 Wilderness
Fon & Fax +27 (0) 44 877 1958
Mobile 083 271 0410
Web http://www.shiningwaters.co.za
ZAR 500 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
Restaurant
- Wilderness Grille
George Road
6560 Wilderness
Fon 044 877 0808
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 16 Mossel Bay
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Accommodation
- Point Village Guest House
Jan & Minnie Mostert
1 Bland Str. East
6500 Mossel Bay
Fon & Fax (044) 690 7782
Web http://www.pointvillage.co.za
ZAR 590 incl. ZAR 70 breakfast voucher
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
Restaurant
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Day 17 Struisbaai
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Accommodation
- Harbour Lights
Rochelle and Lydia
5 Kusweg Oos
Struisbaai
7285 Cape Agulhas
Fon & Fax 028 435 6053
Mobile 082 550 6153
Web http://www.capeagulhas.co.za
ZAR 550 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
Restaurant
- Zuidste Kaap
Main Road
L'Agulhas
Fon +27 28 435 6034
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 18 Hermanus
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Accommodation
- Misty Beach Chateau
9 Marine Drive
7200 Hermanus
Fon +27 (0) 28 312 4695
Fax +27 (0) 28 313 1854
Web http://www.hermanusmistybeach.co.za/
ZAR 600 incl. BF
The Zanzig.com Rating: ***** (unmissable)
Restaurant
- The Greeks @ Trattoria Restaurant
60 St. Peters Lane
7200 Hermanus
Fon (028) 313 0532
Fax (028) 312 3707
The Zanzig.com Rating: *** (good)
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Day 19 Belleville
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Accommodation
- We had a private accommodation from
Petra (her family has friends here).
Of course, this can not compete with
any commercial accommodation! :-)
Restaurant
- De Tijgerkombuis aan de Eikenweg
12 Old Oakweg
7530 Ridgeworth
Fon 914 0186
The Zanzig.com Rating: **** (very good)
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