Full-Day Geology Road Tour In Western Cape
Highlights
Ceres, Franschoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Worcester
Locations Covered
Ceres, Franschoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Worcester
nature, photography, sightseeing
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
Afrikaans, English
Description
Embark on a full-day geological exploration from Cape Town or Stellenbosch. Visit Paarl Mountain Reserve, Bainskloof Pass, and the Limietberge Mountains to uncover unique rock formations and ancient geological features. Explore iconic sites like Ceres, Du Toitskloof Pass, and Franschhoek Pass, concluding with a stop at Theewaterskloof Dam. Enjoy a scenic journey through South Africa’s diverse geological landscapes.
Itinerary
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Geology Road Tour Itinerary
- 07:30 AM - Meet your South African guide in either Cape Town or Stellenbosch and depart for a scenic day of geological exploration.
- 08:30 AM - Arrive at Paarl and visit the Granite outcrops and boulders at the Paarl Mountain Reserve, a striking regional geological feature.
- 09:30 AM - Continue towards Wellington for a scenic drive up the historic Bainskloof Pass, exploring weathered Granite exposures and the Malmesbury Shales. The pass offers stunning views of the Witrivier and the surrounding mountains.
- 10:30 AM - Drive through the spectacular Limietberge and Slanghoekberge mountains, exploring the Table Mountain Group and Cape Granite.
- 11:00 AM - Journey to Ceres via Mitchell's Pass, stopping to investigate exposed geological formations.
- 12:30 PM - Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Gydo Pass or a local lunch stop in Ceres.
- 13:30 PM - Travel back towards Paarl, passing through Worcester and heading into the Du Toitskloof Pass. Here, witness more breathtaking Table Mountain Group geological features and steep ravines.
- 14:30 PM - Head towards Franschhoek Pass, stopping at another geological site with Malmesbury Shales and enjoying a brief coffee break at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.
- 15:30 PM - Continue the tour through Franschhoek, exploring the Pakhuis tillite and the fossil-rich Cederberg Shale formations.
- 16:00 PM - Visit the famous Theewaterskloof Dam and take a quick stop to delve into its geological history.
- 16:30 PM - Travel through Viljoen's Pass on the N2 route and return to Cape Town or Stellenbosch, wrapping up a full day of geological exploration.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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