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Land of Legends SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Be the honored guest of gracious hosts, who will reveal the wonders of luxurious accommodation, excellent cuisine, and share their passion for the beautiful and intriguing Land of Legends Departure: Daily. Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights. Accommodation: Safari Lodges, Hotels and Guesthouses. Group Size: Minimum 2. Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.
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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 1-2: Natal North Coast » On arrival at Durban International Airport, pick up your rental car and self drive to the Natal North Coast. » Drive to Hotel Izulu for your first stopover ± 1 hours (traveling at speed limits, no sight seeing) from the Durban International Airport. » The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area or simple just relax the choice is yours. » Embraced by subtropical vegetation, Hotel Izulu lies in the sun drenched holiday resort town of Ballito. » World renowned for luxury accommodation, outstanding cuisine, an award winning Spa and an extraordinary wedding venue , Hotel Izulu's warm friendly atmosphere and attentive staff contribute to an unforgettable experience of relaxation , peace and tranquility. » Kwa-Zulu Natal Day Tours, numerous day and half day tours available (optional); - Durban City tour - Shakaland Zulu Experience - Ushaka Marine Tour - Relaxing on some of the best beaches in the country - Impilo Spa - Dine a la carte at the elegantly contemporary Gigi's Restaurant » Boasting 19 suites and the finest accommodation in Ballito, the hotel is a stylish blend of Tuscan architecture, African features and Balinese influences. » Spend two nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Accommodation suggestions. » Hotel Izulu Days 3-4: Central Drakensberg » After your morning breakfast, depart for the Scenic Central Drakensberg Mountain Range. » Estimated traveling time from Durban: ± 2 - 2.5 hours (traveling at a leisurely pace). » Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse offers beautiful country house accommodation in the Drakensburg Mountains in South Africa. » With the crisp winter mornings, roaring log fires and beautiful sunny days of winter approaching us again, what more could one wish for than a couple of days at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse for a romantic gourmet getaway in the Drakensberg Mountains. » Dinner is a sumptuous 6 course affair with no effort or expense spared to give our guests a memorable dining experience. » Tucked away in the beautiful Kamberg valley close to Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, and all the normal mountain pursuits such as swimming, walking and hiking are available. » Numerous activities available (optional); - Walking - Horse Riding - Horse Stud Tours and Local Adventures - Fishing - Sani Pass - Crane Rehabilitation Centre - Midlands Meander - Bushman Rock Art » Spend two nights on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Accommodation suggestions. » Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse Days 5-6: Northern Drakensberg / Battlefields » After your morning breakfast, depart for the Scenic Nothern Drakensberg. » Drive to Three Trees at Spioenkop for your first stopover ± 1-2 hours (traveling at speed limits, no sight seeing) from the Central Drakensberg. » Surrounded by the Drakensberg Mountains, overlooking a secluded valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spioenkop, lies Three Trees Lodge. » The bedrooms are equipped with all the modern conveniences with heated towel rails and 100% cotton percale linen adding to your comfort. » Each room has its own deck, which offers unimpeded views of the valley and Spionkop. » Three Tree Hill Lodge specialises in the history of the 2nd Anglo-Boer War from (1899 - 1902) with the Battle of Spioenkop being our focal point. » One cannot however hope to understand this watershed event (not just for South Africa - it was 'the longest, the costliest, the bloodiest and most humiliating war that Britain fought in between 1815 and 1914') without studying what caused one of the smallest countries in the world to declare war on the worlds greatest empire of the time. » Our guides, led by Omri nene, bring this dramatic period of our history to life presenting world class, holistic, evocative and insightful tours. » Numerous activities available (optional); - Battle of Spioenkop tour - Battle of Colenso & Churchill's capture tour - Walking - Hiking in the Drakensberg - San rock painting sites - Horse riding - Game Viewing - Birding - Golf » Spend two nights on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Accommodation suggestions. » Three Trees at Spioenkop Days 7-8: Natal Battlefields » After your morning breakfast, depart for the Natal Battlefields. » Drive to Fugitives' Drift, ± 3-4 hours (traveling at speed limits, no sight seeing) from the Nothern Drakensberg. » 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 two 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 9-10: Phinda Private Game Reserve » After your breakfast, depart for the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Zululand Region Of Kwa-Zulu Natal. » Estimated traveling time from Fugitives Drift to Phinda: ± 2-3 hours (traveling at a leisurely pace). » Check into your chosen lodge and should time allow depart on a late afternoon game drive. » Face-to-face with lions and rhino, up close to a whale shark or battling sailfish, that's the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa. » Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 500 hectares span seven unique habitats. » Numerous activities available; - Mzinene River canoeing - Twice daily game drives - Interpretive bush walks - Mzinene River boat cruise - Deep Sea Fishing (optional) - Flight of the Fish Eagle(optional) - Scuba safaris(optional) - Zulu Cultural Tour (optional) » Accommodation is on a fully inclusive basis inclusive of three meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives, nature walks (1 hour) accompanied by experienced armed trackers, subject to availability. Emergency medical evacuation insurance and laundry. Accommodation suggestions. » Platinum selection - Phinda Vlei Lodge » Gold selection - Phinda Forest Lodge Days 11-12: Zululand Coast » After your morning breakfast and a morning game drive, depart for the scenic and remote Zululand coast line. » Estimated traveling time from Phinda: ± 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 two 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 13: Safari Ends » After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Durban ± 3 to 4 hours (traveling at a leisurely pace). 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 » Booking Conditions |
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