Arrive
at King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Meet
our airport representative and collect your car and make your way to Oyster
Box, a colonial style hotel with stunning ocean views.
Spend
a relaxing afternoon by the pool or enjoy a lovely stroll on the promenade.
In
the evening you will have endless choices of restaurants and bars all within
walking distance to the hotel offering the perfect occasion to try the
world-famous Bunny Chow, a specialty of the Indian cuisine in Durban.
Overnight
at the hotel.
Destinations to Visit
Durban
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 02 (The Drakensberg)
Tour Details
Breakfast
at the hotel.
Post
breakfast check-out and start your road trip as you will make your way across
the majestic Drakensberg Mountains to Montusi Mountain Lodge, which has
astonishing views of the Amphitheater, which takes pride of place in the
northern Drakensberg
Discover
the space and nature of this region through a plethora of activities; mountain
bike through vast vistas, go wild swimming in beautiful dams and canter into
the river valleys on horseback.
This
region is brimming with endemic bird species, so bring your binoculars and
admire the vibrant colours of kingfishers and sugarbirds against the lush green
backdrop of the mountain range.
Spend
your evenings relishing on delicious local cuisine overlooking the Amphitheatre
or on cooler evenings, cozy up by the log fireplace with a glass of South
African sauvignon Blanc.
Overnight
at the lodge.
Destinations to Visit
Durban
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 03 (The Drakensberg)
Tour Details
Breakfast at the hotel.
Post breakfast check-out and start your road trip as you will make your way across the majestic Drakensberg Mountains to Montusi Mountain Lodge, which has astonishing views of the Amphitheater, which takes pride of place in the northern Drakensberg
Discover the space and nature of this region through a plethora of activities; mountain bike through vast vistas, go wild swimming in beautiful dams and canter into the river valleys on horseback.
This region is brimming with endemic bird species, so bring your binoculars and admire the vibrant colours of kingfishers and sugarbirds against the lush green backdrop of the mountain range.
Spend your evenings relishing on delicious local cuisine overlooking the Amphitheatre or on cooler evenings, cozy up by the log fireplace with a glass of South African sauvignon Blanc.
Overnight at the lodge.
Destinations to Visit
Durban
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 04 (Rorke’s Drift)
Tour Details
Breakfast
at the hotel and get ready as today you journey to the cultural melting pot of
Fugitive’s Drift, known for the Anglo-Zulu war in the battlefields.
You’ll
spend the next 3 days delving into the history of this fascinating region as
you listen to the enthralling stories of the battle between the British Empire
and Zulu Warriors recounted by expert guides, whilst exploring the breathtakingly
beautiful scenery. You can also try your hand at fly-fishing and take to the
nature trails on bike.
Spend
your evenings enjoying superb cuisine on the deck and drinking wine around the
crackling fire.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Destinations to Visit
Durban
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 05 (Rorke’s Drift)
Tour Details
Breakfast at the hotel and get ready as today you journey to the cultural melting pot of Fugitive’s Drift, known for the Anglo-Zulu war in the battlefields.
You’ll spend the next 3 days delving into the history of this fascinating region as you listen to the enthralling stories of the battle between the British Empire and Zulu Warriors recounted by expert guides, whilst exploring the breathtakingly beautiful scenery. You can also try your hand at fly-fishing and take to the nature trails on bike.
Spend your evenings enjoying superb cuisine on the deck and drinking wine around the crackling fire.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Destinations to Visit
Durban
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 06 (Kwazulu Natal)
Tour Details
Breakfast
at the hotel as It’s time for your fix of wildlife as you drive to
Hluhwue-Imfolozi National Park for an unforgettable Big Five safari.
As
you drive through the park, you will be encased with rolling hills, sweeping
valleys and lush, vivid green vegetation. Your base for the next 3 nights is
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and after enjoying a delicious home-cooked lunch on
the deck, with panoramic views over the park, you will head out on your first
game drive.
Let
your excitement wander as you journey into the park in your open safari vehicle
and approach your first wildlife sightings.
As
well as the Big Five, you may also be lucky enough to spot a pack of African
wild dog; follow a pack of these fast-paced canines and watch in awe as they
work together, racing through the park to hunt down prey.
In
the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic and some nibbles out in the bush, as
towering giraffes and the rolling hills are silhouetted against the burnt
orange sky.
During
your time in this park, you will spend your time tracking wildlife with expert
guides. You will also have the chance to experience the ultimate nature walk;
journey out on foot with the lodge ranger and feel your senses awaken as you
delve into the wilderness, walking past a myriad of little critters and plants and
encountering white rhino along the way.
Overnight
at the lodge
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 07 (Kwazulu Natal)
Tour Details
Breakfast at the hotel as It’s time for your fix of wildlife as you drive to Hluhwue-Imfolozi National Park for an unforgettable Big Five safari.
As you drive through the park, you will be encased with rolling hills, sweeping valleys and lush, vivid green vegetation. Your base for the next 3 nights is Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and after enjoying a delicious home-cooked lunch on the deck, with panoramic views over the park, you will head out on your first game drive.
Let your excitement wander as you journey into the park in your open safari vehicle and approach your first wildlife sightings.
As well as the Big Five, you may also be lucky enough to spot a pack of African wild dog; follow a pack of these fast-paced canines and watch in awe as they work together, racing through the park to hunt down prey.
In the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic and some nibbles out in the bush, as towering giraffes and the rolling hills are silhouetted against the burnt orange sky.
During your time in this park, you will spend your time tracking wildlife with expert guides. You will also have the chance to experience the ultimate nature walk; journey out on foot with the lodge ranger and feel your senses awaken as you delve into the wilderness, walking past a myriad of little critters and plants and encountering white rhino along the way.
Overnight at the lodge
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 08 (Kwazulu Natal)
Tour Details
Breakfast at the hotel as It’s time for your fix of wildlife as you drive to Hluhwue-Imfolozi National Park for an unforgettable Big Five safari.
As you drive through the park, you will be encased with rolling hills, sweeping valleys and lush, vivid green vegetation. Your base for the next 3 nights is Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and after enjoying a delicious home-cooked lunch on the deck, with panoramic views over the park, you will head out on your first game drive.
Let your excitement wander as you journey into the park in your open safari vehicle and approach your first wildlife sightings.
As well as the Big Five, you may also be lucky enough to spot a pack of African wild dog; follow a pack of these fast-paced canines and watch in awe as they work together, racing through the park to hunt down prey.
In the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic and some nibbles out in the bush, as towering giraffes and the rolling hills are silhouetted against the burnt orange sky.
During your time in this park, you will spend your time tracking wildlife with expert guides. You will also have the chance to experience the ultimate nature walk; journey out on foot with the lodge ranger and feel your senses awaken as you delve into the wilderness, walking past a myriad of little critters and plants and encountering white rhino along the way.
Overnight at the lodge
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 09 (Kwazulu Natal and the North Coast)
Tour Details
Today
after breakfast at the lodge, Make your way to Coastal Cashews, here you will
leave your car and you will be collected and transferred to Thonga Beach House,
your home on the wild and scenic coastline of the Elephant Coast.
During
your three-night stay, take walks through the sand dunes of this rugged beach,
enjoy a snorkeling or scuba diving excursion, kayak, fish, or maybe even get involved in turtle monitoring in the Isimangaliso wetland park where during
Nov-Feb both loggerhead and leatherback turtles emerge from the surf and nest
on the beach.
The
perfect end to a wonderful trip in one of the most authentic regions of South
Africa.
Overnight
at the hotel
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 010 (Kwazulu Natal and the North Coast)
Tour Details
Today after breakfast at the lodge, Make your way to Coastal Cashews, here you will leave your car and you will be collected and transferred to Thonga Beach House, your home on the wild and scenic coastline of the Elephant Coast.
During your three-night stay, take walks through the sand dunes of this rugged beach, enjoy a snorkeling or scuba diving excursion, kayak, fish, or maybe even get involved in turtle monitoring in the Isimangaliso wetland park where during Nov-Feb both loggerhead and leatherback turtles emerge from the surf and nest on the beach.
The perfect end to a wonderful trip in one of the most authentic regions of South Africa.
Overnight at the hotel
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 011 (Kwazulu Natal and the North Coast)
Tour Details
Today after breakfast at the lodge, Make your way to Coastal Cashews, here you will leave your car and you will be collected and transferred to Thonga Beach House, your home on the wild and scenic coastline of the Elephant Coast.
During your three-night stay, take walks through the sand dunes of this rugged beach, enjoy a snorkeling or scuba diving excursion, kayak, fish, or maybe even get involved in turtle monitoring in the Isimangaliso wetland park where during Nov-Feb both loggerhead and leatherback turtles emerge from the surf and nest on the beach.
The perfect end to a wonderful trip in one of the most authentic regions of South Africa.
Overnight at the hotel
Destinations to Visit
KwaZulu-Natal
, KwaZulu-Natal, (SOUTH AFRICA)
Day 012 (Fly Back)
Tour Details
Breakfast
and the hotel
Check-out
and drive back to Durban, King Shaka International airport, where you check in
for your flight to home.