






Rates on Request, budget dependant
- Per person sharing
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
- Departure; Daily
- Duration; 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Lodging; Safari Lodges
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Days 1-3: Spioenkop Game Reserve
- On arrival at Durban International Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Northern Drakensberg / Battlefields region of KwaZulu Natal.
- Drive to Three Trees at Spioenkop for your first stopover ± 2-3 hours (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing) from the Durban International Airport.
- 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 Spioenkop.
- 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.
- The guides, led by Omri nene, bring this dramatic period of our history to life presenting world-class, holistic, evocative and insightful tours.
- Numerous day and half day tours 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
- Accommodation - Three Tree Hill Lodge
Days 4-7: Phinda Private Game Reserve
- After your breakfast, depart for the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Zululand Region Of KwaZulu Natal.
- Estimated travelling time from Three Trees at Spioenkop to Phinda: ± 5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
- Check into Phinda Forest 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 day and half day tours available (optional);
- 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 - Phinda Forest Lodge
Day 8: 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.