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Battlefields & Beach Safari

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Step back in time as the stories are told - detailed, rich tales of the history of the battlefields. Experience diverse marine life, sunbathe and enjoy walks on soft sandy beaches.

Departure: Daily.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights.
Accommodation: Safari Lodges, Hotels and Guesthouses.
Group Size: Minimum 2.
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.

Rates On: Request Per person sharing
Safari rates are in South African Rands
*Rates may vary according to season
CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTATION Flights (return);
UK - RSA; from £ 515
USA - RSA; from $ 1200
EUR - RSA; from € 653
Subject to availability & T&C's

Days 1-3: Natal Battlefields
» On arrival at Durban International Airport, pick up your rental car and self drive to the Natal Battlefields.
» Drive to Fugitives' Drift, ± 3-4 hours (traveling at speed limits, no sight seeing) from the Durban International Airport.
» The spectacular Fugitives' Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, and includes the site where Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save the Queen's Colour of their regiment.
» Both the Lodge and Guest House have spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages which all have private verandahs and broad views over the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge.
» The Lodge and Guest House both have swimming pools set in their colourful, well established gardens which are home to innumerable bird species.
» World renowned for remarkable battlefield tours to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift led by registered tour guides Rob Caskie, Joseph Ndima and George Irwin.
» Numerous day and half day tours available;
    - Isandlwana tour
    - Rorke's Drift tour
    - Walks, Fishing and Horse riding (optional)
    - Mangeni Falls (optional)
    - Blood River tour (optional)
    - Hlobane, Khambula and Ulundi Anglo-Zulu War battlefields tours (optional)
» Spend three nights inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as an intriguing tour to the battlefields.
 Accommodation suggestions.
» Fugitives Drift Lodge
» Fugitives Drift guest house


Days 4-6: Zululand Coast
» After your morning breakfast, depart for the Scenic Central Drakensberg Mountain Range.
» Estimated traveling time from The Battlefields: ± 2 - 2.5 hours (traveling at a leisurely pace).
» The secluded Rocktail Bay is situated within the coastal forest just behind the forested dunes that occur along Maputaland's coastline.
» The warm Indian Ocean lies just beyond the dunes and on one of the most incredible beaches in all of South Africa.
» With nearly 40 kilometres of unspoilt, pristine coastline, where the waves meet endless stretches of beach, it is possible to walk for hours without meeting another soul or seeing a building.
» Rocktail Bay offers comfortable accommodation that is ideal for people who want to truly relax and unwind on one of the best coastlines anywhere in the world.
» Numerous day and half day tours available;
    - The beach
    - Forest trails
    - Bird watching - coastal forest and grasslands
    - Surf/rock fishing (no tackle provided)
    - Swimming (at own risk as there are no life guards)
    - Scuba diving (optional)
    - Excursions to Black Rock (optional)
    - Sangoma visits (optional)
    - Zulu dancing (optional)
    - Horse riding (optional)
» Spend three nights at Rocktail Bay Lodge inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, and all scheduled activities offered by the lodge.
 Accommodation suggestions.
» Rocktail Beach Camp


Day 7: Safari Ends
» After a delicious breakfast, depart Rocktail Bay Lodge for the Durban International Airport, where you will drop off your rental vehicle and board your departure flight.

Add-on suggestions:
» A few days in Kruger National Park.
» A few days in Cape Town and the Garden route.
» A few days in Victoria Falls.
» A few days in Victoria Falls and a Botswana safari.
» A few days in a Malaria free big five game reserve.
» Or simple spend a few more days in the Kruger National Park area.

Vehicle hire options;

» VW Citi Golf - 2 adults, 2 children
» Toyota Yaris - 4 adults, 1 child
» Toyota Avensis - 4 adults, 1 child
» BMW 320/ Audi A4 - 4 adults, 1 child
» Mercedes C180 - 4 adults, 1 child
» Toyota Avanza - 4 adults, 1 child
» Toyota Verso - 5 adults
» VW T5 Microbus - 8 adults

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