Trips & Trails

Specialising in tours of the
WESTERN CAPE &
GARDEN ROUTE.
We will help you plan a holiday to remember.

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About Us : Specialities : Services : Where go & what to see : Contact Details



 
Trips 'n Trails

Operating since 1995 Trips 'n Trails is personally managed and owned by Hilary 
and Robin Du Plessis. Based in Cape Town, we specialise in tours of the 
WESTERN CAPE AND GARDEN ROUTE.

Itineraries are designed to satisfy independent travellers and our success is based on "smiles not miles!"
Go "Off the Beaten Track" or see the usual tourist attractions
The Western Cape is a year round holiday venue with extra attractions during certain months.
 
June to November

August to October

November to May


Whale Watching / Proteas / Fynbos

Spring flowers / special rates

Sunshine, beaches & refreshing 
mountain pools

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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE

Cape Town : Knysna : Prince Albert : Oudtshoorn : Worcester : Montagu : Hermanus : Cedarburg



 
CAPE TOWN

Table Mountain
Cape Point - dramatic coastline at the point of Africa. 
In excess of 1000 fynbos species in the Nature Reserve.

    Chapmans Peak Drive
    Close up visit to the endangered "Jackass" penguins.
    World famous Kirstenbosch Gardens.
    Bokaap tour - a personal tour by Shireen, a descendant of the early slaves. 
    Taste Malay delicacies.
    Sundowners on the rocks or boat cruises can be arranged.
    Vibrant Waterfront to shop till you drop.
    Museums / Art Galleries.
    Wine routes all year round and cherry picking in December/January.

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KNYSNA

Ferry cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve
Beaches and rugged coastline
Hand feed African elephants
See paper making from elephant dung
Nostalgic steam train trip
Scenic hiking & cycling trails



 
 
Adventure trips: the highest bungi jump in the world, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, horse-riding, hiking trails, mountain biking, paragliding,
deep sea fishing and yachting.

Golf tours

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PRINCE ALBERT:
 
    Swartberg Pass (also known 
    as "the mother of all passes") 
    with breathtaking scenery and fabulous fynbos
Visit Prince Albert, a Little Karoo village, with interesting history 
and enterprising inhabitants


 
    OUDTSHOORN:

    Visit the Cango Caves and ride an Ostrich. 

    Taste Ostrich meat and experience the changing scenery of the Little Karoo


 


 
WORCESTER:

Working museum displaying lifestyles of yesteryear


 
    MONTAGU:

    Mouthwatering traditional South African potjiekos
    followed by a tractor ride on the mountain side

FRUIT ROUTES

Apples, Pears, Grapes, Apricots, Plums, Nectarines, Peaches, - see them all in the Western Cape.


 

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HERMANUS:

Famous landbased whale watching spots
Wonderful beaches
Scenic coastal drive from Cape Town


 

    CEDARBURG:

    Bushmen paintings, sparkling pools and hiking
    trails through moonlike rock formations to the 
    "Arches" and "Cracks"


 
 


Services

Road transport and internal flights.

Accommodation arranged to suite your requirements.

Satour registered guides - also available on a daily basis for self drive visitors.

Passenger liability insurance.

Fully insured and registered vehicles.

Tours conducted in English unless language guide requested.

Travel by road from Cape Town or Port Elizabeth or fly to George airport.

One day or longer tours can be arranged to suit your needs & budget.

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Contact Details

Phone no : **27 *21 556 7366
Fax no : **27 *21 556 7366
Mobile phone no : 084 550 2601

Email :
robhil@absamail.co.za

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