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5 day Oystercatcher Trail

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Children 10yrs and older welcome

5 day Oystercatcher TrailThis fully guided Garden Route coastal hike aims to introduce hikers to the plight of the much endangered African Black Oystercatcher and to experience this beautiful coastline up close.
  • Snorkelling
  • Bird watching
  • Dolphin and whale encounters possible
  • Beach hiking

On the walk a trained guide teaches you about the wonders of the coast where the endangered Black Oystercatcher finds its food, lays it's eggs and feeds its chicks. The sight of whales in winter and dolphins frolicking just behind the breakers will long be remembered. Contour paths are followed where the Indian Ocean thunders against high cliffs far below. Overnight accommodation in luxury guesthouses is part of the journey. Swimming in the breakers can be enjoyed all year round along quiet golden beaches where the old strandlopers feasted and left middens of shells and Stone Age implements. Snorkel in quiet rock pools and small private bays. Fresh sea food and traditional cuisine await you at night, in front of an open fireplace. The walk takes you along high dunes where the world of sea and sand stretches endlessly. Explore ancient fish traps at Kanon and Cape Vacca. At the end of the trail, you will have discovered how important man's contribution is in the conservation of our fragile environment.

The above rate is based on a group of 2 people. The rate decreases when the group is larger.

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Start: Mosselbay
Day 1 Garden Route
Arrive Mossel Bay, late afternoon.
Welcome Drinks. Programme discussion.
Dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast.
Educational visit to Aquarium.
Coastal hike along cliffs and contour paths to Dana Bay.
Visit Caves, swim in pools.
Dinner at Guest House.
Talk on Black Oystercatcher by expert.
Walking distance: 15km
Day 3
After breakfast beach hike to Boggomsbaai.
ID Oystercatcher nests, eggs, chicks, etc.
Visit middens.
Welcome snacks & drinks at sandpiper Guest Cottages.
Candle light dinner at Boggomsbaai.
Walking distance: 12km
Day 4
After breakfast depart on beach and rocky coast walk to Historical Fransmanshoek.
Beach lunch, snorkeling and swimming in secluded bay.
Continue hike along coast to Kanon Village.
Overnight at Cape Vacca or be transported back to Sandpiper. (Options subject to availability.)
Dinner / Fish braai.
Walking distance: 15km
Day 5
After breakfast depart from Kanon on short hike to Gourits River.
Boat trip upriver for fish eagle spotting
River swimming optional.
Champagne brunch on River bank.
Return transport to Mossel Bay.
Walking distance: 5km

All-inclusive except bar drinks.
End: Mosselbay Escorted and scenic
Group size
Between 6 and 12 people.

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