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Classic KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

16 days from £3,285pp Inc. international flights

Explore the fascinating KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa with time in the Drakensberg Mountains, the Battlefields region, on safari and on the beach.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Classic KwaZulu Natal

Itinerary Route Map - 16 Days

Howick Falls, The Midlands, South AfricaRoyal Natal National Park, South AfricaRoyal Natal National Park, South AfricaIsandlwana war memorialsSafari from Thanda Private ReserveLoggerhead Turtle laying her eggs

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary:

  • Add on a few nights in the Kruger national park for some more big game viewing.
  • Fly across the border to Mozambique for some time relaxing on one of the island archipelagos.
  • Fly to Mauritius for a week on the beach.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Hike in the stunning Drakensberg Mountains.
  • Discover the fascinating history of the Battlefields area.
  • Go on safari in Hluhluwe National Park with its impressive rhino populations.

Day by Day LegendLegend
  • Outbound Flight
  • Transfer
  • Accommodation
  • Excursion
  • Cruise
  • Train Journey
  • Return Flight

Day 1London

Depart from London for your flight to Durban via Johannesburg.

Day 2Johannesburg & Pretoria - Durban - The Midlands

You will be meet on arrival in Johannesburg and presented with your documents for your trip and assisted with your connection to Durban. On arrival in Durban you can collect you hire car and make your way to the Midlands for the next two nights.

Day 3The Midlands

Spend the day exploring the area visiting the local artisans and sampling the local food.

Day 4The Midlands - The Drakensberg

Take the scenic drive up to the Drakensberg passing Zulu villages with breathtaking views as you make your way to your lodge near the Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 5The Drakensberg

Today you can strap on your walking boots and follow some of the hiking trails to be rewarded with stunning scenery of the Africa landscape.

Day 6The Drakensberg

Today you can explore the beautiful Drakensberg area further.

Day 7The Drakensberg - The Battlefields

Descend from the mountains onto the plains for your base for the next few nights to learn about the Zulu culture and the battles that shaped both their and our history in this province.

Day 8The Battlefields

Take a tour of the Battlefields with your guide who will bring to life the story and take you through the events as they unfolded. An unmissable experience as individual soldiers and warriors stories are brought to life.

Day 9The Battlefields - Thanda Private Game Reserve

A fairly long drive day to your safari lodge but you are rewarded with the prospect of seeing Africa's big game!

Day 10Thanda Private Game Reserve

Day at leisure on safari to try and see if you can find the Big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino).

Day 11Thanda Private Game Reserve

Game-viewing in the morning and afternoon when the wildlife is most active.

Day 12Thanda Private Game Reserve - The Elephant Coast

From your safari lodge you will drive to the Elephant Coast and spend the next three nights relaxing on the beach.

Day 13The Elephant Coast

At leisure to unwind or to take part in some of the many acitivities on offer here.

Day 14The Elephant Coast

A further day at leisure.

Day 15The Elephant Coast - Richard's Bay - Johannesburg & Pretoria

Drive to Richards Bay Airport, drop off your hire car and check in for your international flight back to the UK.

Day 16London

Arrive home

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