






Rates on Request, budget dependant
- Per person sharing
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
- Departure; Daily
- Duration; 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Lodging; Safari Lodges
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Days 1-3: Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift
- 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 (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing) 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 some of the best storytellers in South Africa.
- Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
- 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)
- Accommodation - Fugitives Drift Guesthouse
Days 4-6: Zululand Coast/ Mabibi
- After your morning breakfast, depart for the Zululand region of Natal.
- Estimated travelling time from The Battlefields: ± 3 - 3.5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
- The secluded Thonga Beach Lodge 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.
- Thonga Beach 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 (optional);
- The beach
- Forest trails
- Bird watching - coastal forest and grasslands
- Surf/rock fishing (no tackle provided)
- Swimming (at own risk as there are no lifeguards)
- Scuba diving (optional)
- Excursions to Black Rock (optional)
- Sangoma visits (optional)
- Zulu dancing (optional)
- Horse riding (optional)
- Accommodation - Thonga Beach Lodge
Day 7: Safari Ends
- After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Durban ± 3 to 4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
- Accommodation based on budget
- Vehicle based on budget
- Meals as stated
- Activities as stated
- Local and International Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Activities not included in above itinerary
- Fuel costs
- Car Hire Insurance
Phinda Forest Lodge
Rates from R16 000.00 per person
The glass walls of Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of one of the more unique ecosystems on the planet, 16 air-conditioned glass suites appear to float between the rare Sand Forest floor and the towering torchwood trees.
Thula Thula Tented Camp
Rates from R5 150.00 per person
Thula Thula Tented Camp offers visitors an authentic and romantic safari camp that can rival any other not only in South Africa but Africa as a whole. Tented Camp is highly recommended for those looking for a safari not only based on wildlife but also the conservation of wildlife.
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Rates from R2 695.00 per person
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse with her 8 luxuriously appointed rooms overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains is also a haven for food lovers, activities include relaxing, eating, fly-fishing, hiking, climbing as well as guided walks.
Kosi Forest Lodge
Rates from R3 200.00 per person
Kosi Forest Lodge situated in the unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site, offers eight tented suites, excellent cuisine and beach and wilderness activities.
Fugitives Drift Guest House
Rates from R2 170.00 per person
It was here at Fugitives Drift Guest House that David and Nicky Rattray pioneered Heritage Tourism in South Africa and created an award-winning Guesthouse for visitors to savour the saga of South African and British history.
Phinda Rock Lodge
Rates from R20 720.00 per person
When you first set eyes on the ochre walls of Phinda Rock Lodge clinging to the cliff face you will need a second look to realise you haven't arrived at a Mexican hacienda, 6 exceptional suites perched on the side of a rocky cliff all with stunning swimming pool options.