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This tour brings you the best of Kwazulu Natal. Start off with a night in the classy Quarters Hotel, perfectly positioned in a trendy suburb in
Durban, close to an array of restaurants, bars, shopping centres and the beachfront. Drive out to the
Drakensberg across the majestic
Midlands Meander and go hiking and horseriding. Head out to the
Battlefields of Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Spionkop and enjoy amazing game viewing in the exclusive
Phinda Game Reserve.
NB: This tour is just a guideline. You can do it in reverse, extend or shorten it, upgrade or downgrade accommodation and change it to suit your budget and needs.
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- Self-drive tour - savour all the sights at your own pace
- Take a trip through Midlands Meander and Sani Pass
- Escape to a rustic mountain retreat in the Drakensberg
- Relive battles of Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Spionkop
- Enjoy game drives & bush walks in Phinda Game Reserve
Day 1: Quarters Hotel, Durban
You will pick up your hire car from the airport and make your way to the Quarters Hotel. If you would rather, a transfer can be arranged and the car will be delivered instead. A classy establishment in the heart of Durban, Quarters Hotel is close to restaurants, bars, shopping centres and the Golden Mile beachfront. You have the afternoon and evening at your leisure to explore Africa's biggest and busiest port before wining and dining the evening away.
Accommodation: Quarters Hotel
Meals: Bed and breakfast
Day 2-4: Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, Drakensberg
After a sumptuous breakfast, you head out of Durban inland along the
Midlands Meander - this is a scenic drive that takes you through rolling hills and lush countryside en route to the Drakensberg. If you don't mind the extra drive, head up to
Sani Pass (3000m) and have a beer at the highest bar in Africa.
You check into
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, an exceptional retreat at the base of the Drakensberg Mountains. A rustic lodge which combines comfort and luxury with the great outdoors. You have a few days at leisure to enjoy the stunning views, go hiking, climbing, horseriding and view historic San rock art in caves and caverns.
Accommodation: Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Meals: Bed and breakfast
Day 4-5: Three Tree Hill Lodge, Battlefields
After breakfast, you leave behind South Africa's highest mountains and head northeast towards the famous Battlefields region. Although peaceful now, this region was the site of much battle and bloodshed, conflict and conquest between the British, Boers and Zulus. You will check into Three Tree Hill Lodge, in the heart of the
Spionkop Battlefield where the Boers resisted the English advances from atop Spionkop Hill. Go on a guided tour of the region which brings this famous battle to life.
Accommodation: Three Tree Hill Lodge
Meals: Full board basis
Day 5-7: Fugitives Drift Guest House, Battlefields
Your fascinating exploration continues as you head north to visit the famous battlefields of the 1879 Anglo Zulu War. Wander the sites of
Isandlwana and
Rorke's Drift - it was here that the British Army suffered their biggest defeat and then their biggest victory in the course of one day. Survivors from Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place which came to be named
"Fugitives Drift" - and this is exactly where your accommodation is located. Visit both battle sites and relive these epic conquests in colourful detail with an expert guide -
see our Battlefields Section for more information!
Accommodation: Fugitives Drift Guest House
Meals: Full board basis
Day 7-10: Phinda Mountain Lodge, Phinda Game Reserve
You leave the Battlefields, with a wealth of history and conflict behind you and head eastwards to
Phinda Private Game Reserve. An exceptional offering from &Beyond, this exclusive reserve hosts the Big Five and an array of plains game in a spectacular setting. All the lodges offer the utmost in luxury and your choice, Phinda Mountain Lodge has spectacular rooms with wrap-around views of the spectacular Ubombo Mountains and the South African bushveld below. It really does promise a world-class Safari - enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with your expert ranger, guided bush walks, sleep-outs, romantic dinners in the bush and more! Or watch the animals pass you by from your private deck.
Accommodation: Phinda Mountain Lodge
Meals: Full board basis, including local drinks and game activities
Day 10: Durban and departure
After one last morning game drive, you check out of the Phinda Game Reserve and drive south along the N2 to Durban to continue with your onward travel arrangements.
NB: You can stop off along the North Coast with its beautiful beaches and tropical waters, or spend a few days getting to grips with the pulsating port city of Durban. Just let us know and we can extend or adjust your itinerary.
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Includes:
10 days comprehensive car hire
All meals and accommodation as indicated
Game drives and local beverages at Phinda
Excludes:
Meals other than those indicated in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature and tips
International Flights and visas
Additional Driver Fees and Fuel
NB: This tour is just a guideline. You can do it in reverse, extend or shorten it, upgrade or downgrade accommodation and change it to suit your budget and needs.
Contact us to plan your tailormade trip!
