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Southern Drakensberg & Zululand

The city of Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region with its mild subtropical climate are very popular holiday destinations. Within reasonable distance from Durban can be found the majestic Drakensberg Mountains with the spectacular Sani Pass which borders Lesotho, various game reserves, the historic battlefields where Zulu, British and Boer forces clashed as well as the cultural heartland of the Zulu tribe.

 
Sani Pass, southern Drakensberg mountains Rhino at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park Zulus in traditional dress

 

Day 1

Himeville
Pick up car on arrival at Durban International Airport and travel through the stunning country side to Underberg and Himeville at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains.

Day 2

Himeville
Today you do a 4x4 vehicle tour up to the top of Sani Pass, the highest pass in Africa, a major adventure with spectacular views of the Drakensberg. Have a drink and lunch at the highest pub in Africa before visiting a Basotho village.

Day 3

Battlefields
Travel inland to the heartland of the battlefields and overnight near Dundee where you have an opportunity to relive the extraordinary saga of the Zulu-Boer, Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer wars.

Day 4

Battlefields
Visit the scenes where the heroic battles took place, starting with the Zulu-Boer wars more than 170 years ago.

Day 5

Simunye Zulu Cultural Experience
Travel east towards the Zulu Kingdom for a fascinating Zulu cultural experience and tribal dance performance at Simunye Zulu Lodge. Accommodation is in rock lodges.

Day 6 Hluhuwe-Umfolozi
Visit and overnight at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, perhaps the most scenic of all of South Africa's parks and the home of the southern subspecies of the White Rhino - saved from extinction in this very reserve.
Day 7

Hluhuwe-Umfolozi
Enjoy nature at its best by exploring the reserve with its rich plant and animal life.

Day 8

Umdloti
Relax at the beach and enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Day 9

Drive to the Durban International Airport to return home or select from the other holiday extensions or long stay holiday venue.

Typical price range for this tour: From ZAR7 483.00 per person sharing
 
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