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 an immersive 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 the Drakensberg Mountains to Sasi Bush Lodge where you will spend the night. Just around the corner (21km away) takes you to Royal Natal National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — which plays host to unforgettable hikes including the Tugela Gorge Walk — the 2nd highest waterfall on Earth.

Hotel: Sasi Bush Lodge

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.

Hotel: Rockwood Karkloof

Make your way to Durban for an overnight stay before you head deep into northern KwaZulu-Natal’s big 5 game reserves. Why not take a stroll along the beach or tick off jumping off the highest swing in the world at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Hotel: Goble Palms Guest House

Next up is the pristine reserves of KwaZulu-Natal. Board your transfer to the Big 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve and check into Mavela Game Lodge. Spend the next 3 nights tracking Africa’s iconic wildlife on twice daily game drives and bush walks with expert rangers (walking safaris are subject to availability).

Hotel: Mavela Game Lodge

Continue 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. Over the next 3 nights explore the Cape Peninsula, the foodie culture and history as well as an art tour of the city with local guides.

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.

0 ZAR per person sharing

* 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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