Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

On this South African dream journey, we’ve combined beautiful coast and mountain hikes with a world-class wildlife safari. PHOTO: PETE OXFORD

Great Hikes & Game Parks of South Africa EXPLORE THE GARDEN ROUTE, DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS, AND GREATER KRUGER

With perfect hikes, superb safari adventures, and fantastic lodging, this active journey is the ultimate way to experience South Africa. Our hikes bring us along the spectacular coastal Garden Route and into the breathtaking Drakensberg of Zulu country. For our safari, we enjoy one of the most exclusive private reserves in the world, Timbavati, part of vast and justly famed Greater Kruger National Park. The wildlife viewing here is unmatched, and we head out on foot and by open 4WD vehicle for incredible sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo—Africa’s legendary Big Five. Days 1-3 Cape Town / Phantom Forest Reserve / Tsitsikamma From Cape Town, we head to lovely Phantom Forest on the Tsitsikamma Coast for hikes along the towering bluffs, beaches, and aquamarine seas of the Indian Ocean.

HIGHLIGHTS • Small group—maximum 8! • Hike South Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the mountains to the coast • Up-close game viewing, including the Big Five in Greater Kruger National Park • Superb accommodations include Phantom Forest and Montusi Mountain Lodge DETAILS • 10-day trip begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg • 9 nights in luxurious hotels and deluxe lodges • All meals included

BLAINE HARRINGTON

Mountains”), we hike from our mountain lodge to dramatic rock formations, stunning gorges, and ancient rock art sites that depict elephants, lions, and hunters with bows and arrows. Days 7-10 Safari at Timbavati Private Game Reserve Incredible game viewing awaits us at game-rich Timbavati, an unforgettable grand finale for our journey. Depart on Day 10. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE • Savor the historical and natural wonders of Cape Town—with adventurous options! • Game view in Thornybush Game Reserve and enjoy the amenities of Shumbalala Game Lodge

DATES Nov 21-30, 2017 Apr 21-30, 2018

Nov 13-22 Dec 8-17

Sep 22-Oct 1

TRIP COST $5595 (6-8 members) $5995 (4-5 members) Single supplement: $350 Internal airfare: $1100 (subject to change) Cape Town extension: from $1195 Shumbalala Game Lodge extension: from $2295 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 7 Easy to moderate hiking, 4WD game viewing, bush walks

Days 4-6 Drakensberg Mountains Amid the tabletop peaks of the Drakensberg (“Dragon’s

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