
- 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”
- BBC CHANNEL 4 screened a documentary during May 2010 as part of a series of South African walks
- PASELLA, SA TV Program did a quality feature of the hike.
The OYSTERCATCHER TRAIL is a slack packing trail and now has 3 versions of which all are professionally guided. The Gold and Silver versions are fully catered. The Green version is self catering. In all 3 you only have to carry a day pack.
With the Gold and Silver versions, your luggage is shuttled and the meals at night are something never to be forgotten. We cater for many dietary requirements when necessary. Our meals are prepared by our local chefs in the traditional Cape style. With the Green version you only need to carry the necessary clothing as there are washing facilities available at the overnight stops.There are also food packs which you can purchase, if you do not want to carry your own.
On this 4 day hike we focus on total nature but especially on the habits and plight of the endangered AFRICAN BLACK OYSTERCATCHER, You will 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.
Let us remind you again, the 3 options available are: Gold Star (5 days 4 nights), Silver Star (5 days 4 nights) - both fully catered, and the Green Star (also 5 days 4 nights).
PRICES FOR 2012
Please contact us for quotes as final pricing depends on the numbers in a group.
- Gold and Silver...Includes all meals, accommodation, luggage shuttling and professional guides.
- Gold includes transfers to and from George airport
- Silver excludes transfer costs from and to airport
- Bar drinks for Gold included for Silver excluded
- Green is self catering
- Massage therapies optional extra
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 (Day of Arrival)
Gold and Silver
Arrive Mossel Bay and check in at luxury sea view, pre arranged venues between 14h00 and 17h00
Meet and Greet with Fred Orban or leading guide at 18h00
Dinner at top restaurants.
Green check in at self catering establishments near the sea
DAY 2 (15 km`s)
After breakfast with guide(s) Depart from St Blaize cave and hike high above stunning coast line. Trail crosses Pinnacle Point Golf Estate. Visit to spectacular ancient caves with great archeological significance. Arrive Dana Bay late afternoon and get transported to Sandpiper Cottages in Boggomsbaai (Gold) or Bokmakierie guest house Dana Bay (Silver and Green).
Traditional fireside dinner or braai facilities at all venues.
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