Cape Town and the Garden Route 🇿🇦 Explore South Africa with a Local

Hello beautiful people 😃 Join me on an adventure filled 10 day joy-trip through one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Cape Town and the Garden route has it all. From white beaches and overwhelmingly beautiful sun downers to steep mountains and valleys, this garden of Eden will make you fall in love with South Africa. I'm looking for 4 – 6 intrepid travelers who want to experience the authentic and natural beauty of the unspoiled southern Cape of South Africa. We'll travel in a luxurious Volkswagen/Mercedes Kombi. We'll combine beautiful accommodations out in nature at beautiful hand-picked sites, comfortable BnB's and quirky Backpackers. South Africa provides amazing value for money, and sharing this trip will get you even more bang for your buck. 🙋‍♂️ And who am I? My name is Olaf, and I'll be your Facilitator, Driver, hiking partner, motivator, debating and sing-along buddy adventure wingman, plus hopefully a good friend during and after the trip. I was born and raised in South Africa. My Parents are both German, and I was lucky enough to visit the German School in Cape Town, basically making me an Incognito German. I've been a Dog sledding guide in Norway, Overland Chef and Guide all through southern and eastern Africa, Sailor throughout the Mediterranean, ran my own German-style Food truck in Cape Town and have done more road trips to every part of South Africa than I can remember. I'm also a qualified tour guide for Cape Town, with an emphasis on wine tours. :) I love good food and will be cooking up a storm and braaing (barbecuing) lovely delicious South African classics over the fire most nights. Sharing my beautiful country, and making meaningful connections whilst exploring this multi-facetted land, is the main motivation behind offering this trip. I feel most alive on the road, meeting interesting individuals, having lively conversations at the camp-fire and feeling the exhilarating drive of adventure.🌏 We commence on this trip as soon as 4 people are joining. I'm looking for outgoing and adventurous people who are not afraid to get a little dirty here and there and live for telling a good story at the end of it all. Couples are welcome, and we would book accommodations accordingly. 💰 What's included in the price? 🛖 All Accommodations are included, from Luxury Airbnb in Cape Town to rustic Rooms in the Karoo and Quirky Backpackers along the Garden Route. The scope of our lodging will vary, and the focus lies on authenticity and the overall experience. Some nights we will appreciate the social setting of a backpacker, and other nights we take in the serene beauty in the comfort of an Airbnb at the beach. 🚙 All Transport is included in the Trip 💰 What is not included? — Park entry fees, game drives, and other activities are not included in the price. — Alcohol and restaurants are not included in the price. — All other activities can be arranged and are to be paid individually. There are loads of opportunities for Yoga and mindfulness along the trip. Hiking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, bungee jumping, paragliding and many more activities can also be enjoyed in spectacular scenery. — Food is not included in the pricing. We will cook on the open Fire most nights. Cooking and shopping will be done together, where I take the lead in organizing and planning. Alcohol and Restaurant are also not included and need to be paid individually. If all this has tickled your fancy, just contact me, and we can get to know each other over a video call, and I'll answer all your questions. P.S: There are also opportunities to get some remote work done. South Africa has pretty decent Internet and plenty of awesome beach spots to get all the inspiration you need. I'm a digital Nomad myself these days, and also work on the road here and there. Some additional infos about South Africa: ☀ Weather and Climate: The weather in Cape Town is very comparable with the south of Spain or Portugal. We have a Mediterranean climate. Winter rain and summer dry with loads of wind. April is Autumn, and it's off-season, so not too many tourists. The weather is still warm but can get pretty chilly in the evenings, especially if we get some cold fronts moving in. Being a shoulder month, it is still one of the best times to visit Cape Town. We have both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans surrounding the Cape but expect the water to be very icy. As we head off to the interior of the country, expect the days to get quite hot and the nights to be cold. On the eastern coastline, starting from the wilderness, the climate becomes more tropical and warm. The ocean also becomes considerably warmer as we move up north-easterly. Expect the nights to still get quite cold. ✈ Entry requirements for South Africa (COVID-19 and Visa): For EU citizens and almost all other European or North American Passport holders, you get a Visa on arrival for 3 months which you can normally extend by another 3 months without any problems. You do have to show a return flight on your arrival in South Africa. COVID-19 is currently not having any major effect on Tourism in South Africa. All flights are operating as normal. Everything is currently open including all types of accommodations, restaurants, shopping malls, national parks, etc. When you enter South Africa, you need a PCR test obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel. You don't need a vaccine to enter South Africa, and you don't need to quarantine. Normal (No FFP2) Face Masks are mandatory indoors. The COVID-19 situation is generally very relaxed and normal hygiene protocols are to be followed. Washing of hands, Masks, sanitizing, etc. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Send me a message!! 📬