The yoga classes are conducted at different levels and styles and suited to your individual needs
7 DAYS, YOGA TRAVEL
Unique Yoga
6 nights
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.
IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Hermanus
Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.
IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
2 nights
Greater Kruger
Greater Kruger
The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES
Greater Kruger
The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the yoga class along the cliff path with the most stunning sea views
Be captivated by Grotto Beach, Hermanus’ own magically beautiful beach, 21 km
Experince a food- and wine pairing at one of the many internationally renowned vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde
During a week, 1,5 hour per day will be dedicated to yoga instructions and you will be assisted to improve your practices of yoga. You will be invited to participate in an extensive training of your strength, motion and balance as well as breathing, relaxation and concentration exercises. Between the yoga classes, you can enjoy sunshine, beautiful landscape and the miles long beaches in scenic Hermanus.
Dates: Dates on request. The length of the stay can be increased or reduced according to your wishes.
Length of trip: 6 nights / 7 days in Hermanus + 2 travel days (flight).
Size of group: Minimum 4 persons.
Yoga experience: Beginner or experienced.
Preliminary itinerary
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Day 1. Hermanus/Briefing.
Transfer from the airport to Hermanus. Check-in at a nice, pre-chosen Guesthouse. Lunch with briefing at a beautifully located restaurant by the ocean in central Hermanus. Free time will be given during the afternoon in the charming town of Hermanus. Dinner booked at a chosen restaurant at the new harbour.
Day 2. Hermanus/Spa treatment.
After breakfast, the first yoga class. Lunch at Hermanus’ best fish restaurant at the new harbour. The afternoon will be spent at the neaby spa where you will be taken care of by skilled spa assistants and masseurs. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.
Day 3. Hermanus/Hemel-en-Aarde.
After breakfast, yoga class. Lunch at one of Hermanus’ most beautifully located vineyards in the valley. Afternoon: wine tasting in Hemel-en Aarde, Hermanus wine district. A free evening in Hermanus with dinner at your own.
Day 4. Hermanus/Own activities.
After breakfast you can choose between different activities in and around Hermanus: Horseback riding among wild horses, whale watching, shark cage diving, play golf at Hermanus Golf Club or Arabella Golf Estate, hike in the mountain (lunch depends on what activity you choose). Afternoon: yoga class. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.
Day 5. Hermanus/Stanford.
After breakfast, yoga class. Before lunch: wine tasting in the idyllic town of Stanford with its unexploid wine district (approximately 15 minutes by car from Hermanus), lunch at a selected ecological restaurant. Afternoon free time in Hermanus. Choose between different activities: shop at the galleries, boutiques and the Hermanus market, visit the 21 km beautiful Grotto Beach etc. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.
Day 6. Hermanus/Botriver.
After breakfast, yoga class. Picnic-lunch at a vineyard and wine tasting in Botriver (approximately 20 minutes by car from Hermanus). Afternoon free time where you can choose from all the activities. Dinner and briefing at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.
Day 7. Hermanus/Airport.
After breakfast, yoga class. Lunch and the day on your own in Hermanus – do some shopping, relax by the pool / beach etc. Transfer from Hermanus to Ariport.
3 DAYS ADD-ON SAFARI AT GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
ADD-ON SAFARI: 2 nights at Savanna Private Game Reserve and the Big 5.
Dag 7. Cape Town/Savanna Private Game Reserve.
After breakfast transfer to Cape Town Airport for domestic flights to the Kruger Park. At the airport you will be picked up and transported to the Savanna Private Game Reserve. Afternoon check-in at Savanna with game drive / safari.
Dag 8. Savanna Private Game Reserve.
Safari program at Savanna Private Game Reserve.
Dag 9. Savanna Private Game Reserve/Departure.
After morning game drive / safari transfer to the airport. Flights to Johannesburg Airport for return home.
Activities
South Africa has a lot to offer in terms of activities. Upplev Sydafrika have put together activities to do in regions or hubs you will pass during your trip. Contact us for more information.
ADD-ON TRIPS
Upplev Sydafrika recommends these carefully
chosen add-on trips of 2-4 days
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You can travel to South Africa all year round, but we recommend going September to May
Healthcare is good in South Africa. Even so we suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure
As a EU and UK citizen, you will receive a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in South Africa
To ponder before travelling:
The so-called “peak season” in December / January is very popular indeed and requires booking of accommodation, safaris, activities and restaurants well in advance.