点评:We did the 5-day Garden Route Coastal Meander with Mark, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The scenery was spectacular – long stretches of unspoiled beaches, fossilised dunes, carpets of bright green algae on the rocks, and so many fascinating fossils along the way. Every day felt different and memorable.
Mark was a wonderful guide – knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly passionate about the area’s history, geology, flora and wildlife. His enthusiasm is infectious, and being part of the scientific community, he gets genuinely excited about new discoveries. It was inspiring to see the coastline through his eyes.
The catering was far beyond what we expected. Mark personally prepared all the meals, making the most of each venue’s facilities. From freshly baked muffins in our lunch packs to a braai, a potjie, and even a fillet over the fire, everything was delicious. Snacks and desserts rounded things off perfectly, much to the kids’ delight!
Evenings around the fire were a highlight – everyone gathered to chat and relax while Mark cooked, creating a warm, social atmosphere. At Goukamma we enjoyed spectacular sunsets over the river as our backdrop, and later the sky revealed the Milky Way in all its glory – truly unforgettable. 
Accommodation was provided in comfortable self-catering units, and we never had to worry about logistics or safety – our luggage was transferred for us each day, and the only thing we needed to bring was our own drinks (and in our case, extra snacks for the hikes to fuel two perpetually hungry teenagers!). It made the whole experience completely stress-free.
We travelled as a family with two teenagers, and they loved it too. Mark’s humour kept them entertained and motivated.
All in all, it was a wonderfully run trip that combined natural beauty, adventure, and great company. Highly recommended!
翻译:我们和马克一起体验了为期五天的花园大道海岸漫步之旅,从始至终都是一次难忘的体验。沿途的景色美不胜收——绵延的原始海滩、化石沙丘、岩石上覆盖着鲜绿色藻类的地毯,以及沿途众多引人入胜的化石。每一天都令人感到与众不同,难以忘怀。
马克是一位非常棒的导游——知识渊博、风趣幽默,对该地区的历史、地质、植物和野生动物充满热情。他的热情极具感染力,作为科学界的一员,他对新发现总是充满热情。透过他的眼睛看海岸线,令人深受启发。
餐饮服务远超我们的预期。马克亲自准备了所有餐点,充分利用了每个场地的设施。从午餐包里新鲜出炉的松饼,到烤肉、炖肉,甚至火上烤的鱼片,每样都美味可口。小吃和甜点更是锦上添花,孩子们更是乐开了怀!
篝火旁的夜晚是一大亮点——马克做饭时,大家聚在一起聊天放松,营造出温馨的社交氛围。在古卡玛,我们欣赏着以河面为背景的壮丽日落,之后天空中银河的光芒更加璀璨夺目——这真是令人难忘。
住宿是舒适的自助式公寓,我们无需担心后勤和安全问题——每天都有人帮我们搬运行李,唯一需要带的就是自己的饮料(我们还要带上徒步时准备的额外零食,为两个永远饥肠辘辘的青少年补充能量!)。这让整个旅程完全没有压力。
我们一家带着两个十几岁的孩子一起旅行,他们也非常喜欢。马克的幽默让他们乐在其中,也激励着他们。
总而言之,这是一次精彩的旅行,融合了自然美景、冒险和美好的陪伴。强烈推荐!