16 Nights & 17 Days

Accommodation in private rooms

Local private transport

All specified meals and beverages

All specified activities

Conservation fees, levies and taxes

Welcome to the Zulu Kingdom! Once you arrive at King Shaka Airport, your guide will collect you and transfer you to your city hotel in the leafy Morningside area.

Embark on a half day tour of the city, tasting her flavours and engaging with her culture. Visit an indigenous art museum as well as a local market before tucking into Durban’s famous street food.

Hotel: Goble Palms Guest House

Bright and early on your first full day in South Africa, we’re leaving the country. This time to Lesotho. Travel up the daunting and breathtaking Sani Pass and travel into Lesotho for the next 2 days. Visit Black Mountain, Semonkong as well as authentic Basotho Villages.

Hotel: Semonkong Lodge

Return to Underberg and skirt your way along the Drakensberg Mountains to Berghouse & Cottages where you will spend the night. Just around the corner (15km away) takes you to Royal Natal National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spend the morning exploring the national park which plays host to unforgettable hikes including the Tugela Gorge Walk — the 2nd highest waterfall on Earth.

Hotel: Berghouse & Cottages

Travel down the Midlands Meander stopping by the artisan and boutique farms and shops along the way. Visit the world renowned Ardmore Ceramics, taste the delights at Piggly Wiggle and drop in at Howick Falls before spending the night at Rockwood Karkloof. Don’t forget to pop by at the Nelson Mandela Capture site. Home to an eye opening exhibition and art installation.

Hotel: Rockwood Karkloof

Make your way to Durban for an overnight stay before you head deep into northern KwaZulu-Natal’s game reserves. Take a moment to stroll along the beach or tick off jumping off the highest swing on the planet at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Pop us a message for some foodie tips for the city and surrounds if you’d like to treat yourself.

Hotel: Goble Palms Guest House

Next up is the pristine reserves of KwaZulu-Natal. Board your transfer to Manyoni Private Game Reserve and check into Mavela Game Lodge. This lodge is location on a Big 5 reserve and boasts one of the few glamping safari experiences in the Zulu Kingdom.

Spend the next 3 nights tracking Africa’s iconic wildlife on twice daily game drives in authentic open safari vehicles and bush walks with expert rangers (walking safaris are subject to availability).

Hotel: Mavela Game Lodge

Continue north along the warm Indian Ocean to Maputaland. Here you will spend 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge where you can indulge in scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle safaris (in-season), whale watching (in-season) as well as a range of other water based and land based activities at this sustainable, community-based lodge.

Hotel: Thonga Beach Lodge

Board your local flight from Durban to the Mothercity, Cape Town. Hit the ground running once you check in at Derwent House which has a great central location.

Embark on handpicked experiences over the next 3 nights as you explore the Cape Peninsula, hike Cape Town’s iconic mountain, taste the food and take in the culture and history of this diverse city.

Hotel: Derwent House

Head into the Cape Winelands and check into Camissa Farm for 2 nights. The farm overlooks the valley floor to the Simonsberg and Drakenzicht mountains. Enjoy a bicycle tour of Stellenbosch dropping in for wine tastings and foodie experiences throughout the day.

Hotel: Camissa Farm

It’s your final morning in South Africa. Why not drop in at the V&A Waterfront for a spot of shopping before your flight (time permitting) or enjoy a slow morning in the winelands before heading to Cape Town International Airport from where you can continue on your travels.

EXPLORER

Think of the Explorer as an adventurer who wants to make his mark in the world and discover new lands. The Explorer archetype has high regard for his or her freedom. Sitting still for even just a short period of time can cause them to feel jittery, uneasy, and restless. They crave adventure and feed off new experiences.

135,000.00 ZAR per person sharing

± 5,900 GBP / ± 7,065 EUR / ± 7,440 USD

* A surcharge of 0 ZAR will apply to solo travellers.

STARTING POINT: King Shaka International Airport (KSIA)

ENDING POINT: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Please be aware that the itinerary and activities are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to poor weather or other circumstances beyond our control however we’ll always do our best to ensure that it has as little impact to your trip as possible.

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