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Running tours to the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon/Half Marathon (56 & 21.1km)

Got two legs? Got to run! Every year on easter sunday in Cape Town is the Two Oceans half (21.1 km) and ultra marathon (56 km) happening. Afterwards relax on a week tour through the Klein Karoo and along the Garden Route... – Individual and group travel

Highlights: Cape Town: Where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet lays this vibrant city.
Oudtshoorn: The ostrich-feather capital of the world nestled in the Klein Karoo. Knysna: An idyllic town of shear beauty and awesome scenery. Tsitsikamma National Park: Rain forested valleys meet wild and rugged coastline. Addo Elephnant Park: 164000 hectare sanctuary with a multitude of game species and abundant birlife and also the home of the “Big 7” game.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1

After arrival at Cape Town airport you are greeted by your tour guide. A short transfer brings us to our peaceful guesthouse at the foot of Table Mountain, were we will be accommodated for the next four nights. We do some city sightseeing by foot: the castle, grand parade, city hall, Church of Our Lady, parliament gardens and Greenmarket Square. By tour bus we continue through the colourful Malay Quarter and District Six to the famous V&A Waterfront. The afternoon is free for your own choice of activity. We can do a 8-10 km easy run along the beautiful beach promenade. (B)

Day 2

The tour vehicle takes us over Chapman‘s Peak Drive along the Atlantic Ocean to a penguin colony at Simonstown, and on to the Cape of Good Hope. This way we get to know a large portion of the Two Oceans Marathon route. A short hike (1 hour) through a unique plethora of plant life takes us to Cape Point, with beautiful views over the Indian and Atlantic oceans. With some luck we will also see bontebok, eland, ostriches and cheeky baboons. On the return journey we stop briefly to collect our race numbers at the registration point. (B)

Day 3

Today is the big day. A short transfer takes us to the start of the half marathon and ultra marathon in Newlands. Family members have the chance to cheer their runners on from two venues en-route! We all meet up again at the finishing line at the University of Cape Town. We take you back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal. (B)

Day 4

A short transfer brings us to the second-oldest town in the country, the leafy University town of Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch houses. After a sightseeing tour we visit the vineyards of Boschendal. In nearby Franschhoek, founded by immigrant Huguenots, not only the wine is good, but the food as well! We travel over the pretty Franschhoek Pass to nearby Villiersdorp and on to Montagu where we stay in a stylish guest house. A short hike (1 hour) through the beautiful Kogmanns Gorge takes us to the hot springs – ideal for relaxing tired legs. (B)

Day 5

Across the fascinating expanse of the Klein Karoo we travel through the Langeberg and Swartberg Mountains to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich breeding hub. We visit the impressive Cango Caves as well as an ostrich farm. Afterwards we drive across the dry Klein Karoo to the evergreen coast of the Garden Route. We spend the night in a comfortable hotel situated right next to the warm Indian Ocean. (B).

Day 6

A short transfer takes us to the beautiful holiday resort of Knysna, famous for it’s “Heads”, two steeply towering rocks which mark the inlet to Knysna lagoon. The waterfront and numerous craft stores are perfect for browsing. We continue on to Tsitsikamma National Park on the wild, rocky coast. A short hike takes us to the suspension bridge over the Storms River Mouth (1 hour). Our drive continues over the Zuurberg Mountains to Addo, where we are accommodated in the comfortable thatched rondavels of a beautiful country hotel. (B)

Day 7

In the early morning we do an open Landrover safari in the Addo Elephant National Park. Elephants, ostriches, blesbok and zebra can be found here and with a little bit of luck we could also see lions, buffalo and black rhino. According to fl ight departure times a transfer takes us to the nearby airport in Port Elizabeth. (B)

Still got some time on your hand? We recommened an extension to either famous Kruger National Park or Victoria Falls with Chobe National Park. Contact us for further details.

Services

Included:

• Qualified English-speaking tour guide
• All accommodation in double/twin rooms with shower/toilet as above incl. breakfast (3*)
• All entrance fees
• All transfers & travel in air conditioned minibuses

Not included:

• Entrance fee to the race, about US$ 85

Hints

Travel Information:
The climate in Cape Town and along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth is mild and predominantly dry in April with temperatures of between 20-25 °C. At night it can become cold in the coastal areas. We gladly help with registration for the Comrades and/or Two Oceans Ultra marathon/Half marathon as well as planning individualised extensions and the booking of accommodation, rental cars and connecting flights. You don´t need any special vacinations.