Little Karoo & Overberg in Whale Season (9 -16 Oct 2026)

Country: South Africa

Duration: 8 Days

Next Departure: 9 October 2026

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Tour Details & Itinerary

Day 1

We depart from Pretoria and travel via Roodepoort, and Bloemfontein to arrive in Colesbergduring the late afternoon,where we will spend our first evening in one of the comfortable hotels.

Day 2

After a hearty breakfast we via Beaufort West, we stop along the way to to see the beautiful Meiringspoort Waterfall, and travel further to De Rust to reach Oudtshoorn. This is where we would come to rest for tonight. We will have dinner in one of the local restaurants

Day 3

After breakfast we depart from Oudtshoorn al along the famous Route 62, through the wonderous Little Karoo, that reminds you a bit of Namaqualand this time of year. Between Calitzdorp and Ladismith, lies the breathtaking Huis River Pass to admire its beauty we have to spend some time here. We travel via Barrydale to Montagu our overnight stop.

Day 4

Today promises to be filled with excitement.  After breafast we follow the route via Burgerspassand the protea farm of Niel Burger, where we will be treated with an exciting tractor and trailor ride up the Langeberg. After all this excitement we will be served a delicious potjiekos lunch before we depart to reach Arniston.  We will be spending the next 2 nights in the breath-taking Arniston hotel.

Day 5

ThWe depart to Hermanus, for the best whale watching in the world.  It remains indescribable to experience these gigantic creatures frolicing in the sea. There will be an opportunity for the more adventurous to book on an optional boat excursion to have an even closer look at these giants. Later the afternoon we will be returning to our hotel in Arniston

Day 6

After breakfast we depart, and weather permitting we will stop for a visit at the most southern tip of Africa, at Cape Agulhas.  We then travel onwards to Bredasdorp, Swellendamand Wilderness,where we will be spending the night in one of the luxurious hotels.

Day 7

After a scrumptious breakfast we depart for George.  From here we follow the route over yet another beautiful pass in this region, the majestic Outeniquapass. We plan to reach Graaff Reinet by lunch time, and later the afternoon we will reach our destination, in Colesberg, where we will be spoiled with Karoo Lamb,and be able to fall asleep in the tranquility of the Karoo

Day 8

With a heavy heart we pack the bus for the last shift home. This route travels over Bloemfontein and Roodepoort to Pretoria. Another wonderful tour becomes a fond memory

What's Included?

  • Comfortable bus transport
  • Good quality en-suite accommodation
  • 2 scrumptious meals per day
  • Appropriate entrance- and excursion fees:
    • Tractor & potjie (min 25 guests)
    • Luggage gratuity
    • Travel insurance while on the bus
  • Knowledgeable tour guide

What's Excluded?

  • Breakfast on DAY 1.
  • Lunches
  • Own expenses, snacks, and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Waiter gratuity
  • Bus driver and guide gratuity
  •  Insurance:
    • All Risk insurance
    • Medical insurance
    • Travel insurance (Recommended)

Remember Your:

  • Binoculars
  • Travel Pillow
  • Water & Snacks
  • Powerbank / Portable Charger
  • Headphones
  • Medications
  • ID documents
  • Spending money (for souvenirs,snacks etc.)

 

Physical Activities

Moderate amount of walking
Whale watching
Boat trip (optional)

Passport Requirements?

No Passport or VISA will be necessary for this local trip.

Tour Guide

Kobus Barnard

Rates

Per person sharing: R 20 350.00
Single supplement: R 3 000.00 | Pensioners Discount Already Applied By Default.

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Little Karoo & Overberg in Whale Season (9 -16 Oct 2026)

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