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See South Africa different Cultures

Tulborgh grape picking festival

Join Smiley Face Tours for a full weekend of Grape Picking, crushing and stomping to the sound of great local talent at the Bacchanalia Ball. Ticket includes: 3 nights camping accommodation, Wine harvest, your own bottle of wine, Harvest T-shirt and 7 meals. En-suite accommodation available on request.
The trip includes camping accommodation, 7 meals, transport, music and a great time.

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Port Elizabeth – Volunteering big 5 – Garden Route – Cape town 14 days

Come join Smiley Face Tours for a hassle free, unique and unforgettable two week journey and volunteering opportunity in South Africa. Beginning in the bush volunteering with big 5, we travel down the world renowned Garden Route, famous for it’s beautiful beaches and thrilling adrenaline sports. When we arrive in the Cape Town we will visit the famous Table mountain, Cape point and the Simon’s Town with there Jack Ass Penguins

Sowetho by bycile 4 hours

Experience this exciting and eco-friendly tour around the streets of Soweto. Go out for a half day cycling adventure around the township and get to know the different communities and its history.
Highlights: Workers’ hostel · Meadowlands · Site of the 1976 student uprising · Hector Pieterson Memorial · Mandela’s former home · Township lunch · Local shebeen

Duration: 4 hours

Cape Town cycle city tour

Experience Cape Town through the eyes of passionate, local guides and story tellers. Whether you are a seasoned Cape Town traveler or this is your first time, we will open your eyes to the beauty of the Mother City without the mind numbing dates and information you would find in a standard travel book. Our aim is to inform and entertain!

You will fall in love with this buzzing city, as we have, with its melting pot of cultures, colourful and at some times bizarre history.

Grahamstown Ghost Tour

Given Grahamstown’s rough frontier history, it’s not surprising that the town has it’s fair share of restless spirits and haunted spots. Come explore Grahamstown’s darker history on one of our guided ghost tours. Continue reading

Grahamstown – Cape Town (11 days – 10 nights)

This multi-day getaway is a there and back again trip from Grahamstown to Cape Town, stopping off at some stunning sights along the way, including the Garden Route, Oudtshoorn, and Stellenbosch. We return via the Karoo, offering a view of some of South Africa’s most breathtaking sceneries.

There is an insane amount to see and do including the Cango caves, a visit to the infamous Robbin Island, a tour to the Cape of Good Hope, hiking up Table Mountain, and the best nightlife the Mother City has to offer. Accommodation, breakfast, and dinner are all included.

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Port Alfred and Bathurst

Take a short trip from historic Grahamstown to the beaches of Port Alfred, Diaz Cross, or Kenton.

An optional extra includes beach horse riding.

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Chintsa

Chintsa is a little village at the beginning of the Wild Coast. Our accommodation  is situated on beautiful, unspoilt beaches, making Chintsa a great place to spend a weekend.

Included: accommodation, breakfast , supper, guide and a smile on your face

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Nieu Bethesda & Graaff-Reinet

Departing from Grahamstown, join us for a trip into the stark and harrowing beauty of the Karoo.  We visit the little towns of Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda (a quirky place) and visit the Camdeboo National park.  You will need an extended weekend for this trip.

This trip includes accommodation , transport, two dinners, two breakfasts, Entrance into Camdeboo park, a visit to Owl house and a fossil walk.

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Coffee Bay and Wild Coast

This is the cinematic vision of Africa. The rolling hills, rondavels, and friendly rural people can all be found on the Wild Coast.  Not to mention the unspoilt beaches and pristine coast line. Enjoy Horseback riding, hiking, or surfing. Or you can just relax and take in all the scenery.

This trip includes shared accommodation for two nights, transport, guided hike, two dinners, and two breakfasts.

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