Ride the revolving cable car to the top of Table Mountain, to examine its unique climate and ecosystem, watch out for squirrel-like Dassies darting in and out of the rocks. Nestling under Table Mountain's steep slopes Kirstenbosch Gardens offers students excellent opportunities to study the rich biodiversity of South Africa. Head towards Cape Point where whales can be witnessed breaching close to the shoreline, or take a stroll along a beach where penguins bask amongst granite rocks. Cruise across the Knysna Lagoon, then climb high into the Featherbed Nature Reserve on a trailer ride. Walk through forest, fynbos and coastal caves to discover the ecological diversity of this coastal region. Drive inland across the Great Karoo to a semi desert land of ostrich farms, investigate the adaptations of these strange almost reptilian creatures. Then descend into the cool Cango Caves to consider the processes at work in the making of extraordinary limestone formations.
The Cape Town region will undoubtedly surprise and amaze your students and presents unrivalled opportunities to study animal behaviour and natural processes, whilst developing their field and research skills in an exciting cultural setting.
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10 Days to Cape Town
Day 1:
Flight from London to Cape Town.
Day 2:
Arrive at Cape Town and transfer to your accommodation. Spend the afternoon investigating Kirstenbosch Gardens. Weather permitting take the cable car up Table Mountain, explore its unique environment and enjoy the views.
Day 3:
Drive through fishing villages to Cape Point. Weather permitting, take a short boat ride to see a seal colony. Climb to the lighthouse at Cape Point for fabulous views, look out for baboons and visit Boulders Beach to view the penguins.
Day 4:
Leave Cape Town for the Garden Route through the dramatic arid valley environments of the Klein Karoo to the resort town of Oudtshoorn. In afternoon visit the famed Ostrich Farm.
Day 5:
Morning visit to the Cango Caves with their vast limestone stalactites and stalagmites where it is possible to take an 'adventure tour' deep into the heart of the underground system. Spend the afternoon visiting the Wildlife Reserve with an opportunity to interact with the cheetahs.
Day 6:
In the morning head across the semi desert landscape to the coast. Enjoy a cruise across the tranquil Knysna Lagoon before a walk in the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Day 7:
Drive east and stopping for a walk in the Tsitsikamma National Park to gaze up at the 1000 year old yellowood tree. Stop at Storms River to witness the forces in action at the world's highest bungee jump.
Day 8:
Enjoy a full day in the Elephant Game Reserve including an open game drive and a guided bush walk.
Day 9:
Depart by coach for Cape Town airport for your return overnight flight to London.
Day 10:
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
