• The OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL is rated as one of the top hiking experiences in the world by the BBC in their book “Unforgettable walks to take before you die”
• GETAWAY magazine rated it as one of the top 5 Hiking Trails in South Africa.
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC considers it as "One of the top 50 tours of a lifetime" in 2007 and 2008.
• THE STAR TRAVEL considers it an "'Unforgettable experience not to be missed".
• LONDON DAILY TELEGRAPH refers to it as “The Freshest Air that you can breathe”

The OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL is a guided, luxury and fully catered slack packing trail where your every comfort is looked after. You only have to carry a small day pack, the rest is supplied.

Your luggage is shuttled and the meals at night are something never to be forgotten. We cater for almost all dietary requirements when necessary, including Halaal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Lactose and wheat intolerant. Our meals are prepared by our chef in the traditional Cape style.

On this 4 day hike we focus on the habits and plight of the endangered AFRICAN BLACK OYSTERCATCHER, you wil however enjoy a total ecological encounter with marine species, wonderful beaches, dynamic dunes, rare plants and a wide variety of birds and mammals. A truly eye-opening educational experience.

PRICES FOR 2009: R5450 PPS inclusive from starting point (R150 per day extra for single supplement).
Includes all meals, accommodation, luggage shuttling and guides.
Includes transfers to and from George airport.
Excludes bar drinks and therapies.

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ITINERARY:

DAY 1 (Day of Arrival)

Arrive Mossel Bay and check in at luxury sea view, pre arranged venues between 14h00 and 16h00
Meet and Greet with Fred Orban or leading guide at 18h00
Dinner at top restaurant.

DAY 2

Breakfast with guide(s) Depart from St Blaize cave and hike high above stunning coast line. Trail crosses Pinnacle Point Golf course.Visit to spectacular ancient caves with great archeological significance. Arrive Dana Bay late afternoon and get transported to Sandpiper Cottages in Boggomsbaai.
Traditional fireside dinner or braai.

DAY 3

After breakfast be transported to Dana Bay to continue hike along sandy beach. Visit Khoi San and ancient middens and stone age workshops. Observe Oystercather nests and their feeding habits. Marvel at surfing dolphins and giant Southern Right whales (in season) Arrive for welcome snacks and refreshments at Sandpiper Cottages in Boggomsbaai.
Another scrumptious and romantic fireside dinner/braai.

DAY 4

Depart after breakfast and hike along marine rich rocky shore to historic Fransmanshoek peninsula where lunch will be served. After lunch hike along massive sand dunes of Kanon beach and overnight either at Haus Dunen (Dune House) or at Cape Vacca at the edge of the rolling surf. A fresh fish and vetkoek dinner is served with the sound of the ocean always present.

DAY 5

Lazy breakfast and short hike along the coast or through the prolific coastal vegetation to Gourits river. Our boat will pick you up and take you up river, weather permitting. Transport to Boggomsbaai for bubbly Cap Classique and wild oyster send off snacks. We return you to Mossel Bay or George airport for continuation of your own journey or return to your home.