Lesotho, Battlefields and Garden Route Adventure
Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 - 2, Johannesburg, LesothoWe drive out of South Africa's largest city and into the Drakensberg Mountains and Kingdom of Lesotho. In deeply rural surroundings we explore local villages, meet the Basotho people and experience something of the life of these traditional folk. There is the opportunity to try pony trekking or take guided walks to discover the beauty of the local scenery and culture.
DAY 3, Drakensberg Mountains
After two nights we cross back into South Africa and pass through the Drakensberg ranges and have time to explore (on foot) some of the bushman paintings and nature paths of the area
DAY 4 - 5, Royal Natal National Park, Battlefields, Dundee
We enter Royal Natal National Park and check out the most picturesque national park in South Africa. We then continue to Dundee the gate-way to the battlefield sites dating from colonial wars involving the British, the Zulu and the Afrikaaner settlers- Blood River, Talana Hill, Rorke's Drift.
DAY 6 - 7, Durban
We travel through the 'Valley of a 1000 Hills' enjoying a Zulu cultural experience en route. We then make our way to the Indian Ocean coast and the bright lights and boardwalks of Durban. We have a day in South Africa's best known resort to relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches.
DAY 8 - 9, Cintsa, Wild Coast
Continuing on we pass through the rugged Wild Coast, where the native xhosa people are rooted deeply in tradition and custom. We have two nights in the charming town of Cintsa to enjoy beautiful beaches and optional activities such as horse-riding, canoeing and surfing.
DAY 10 - 12, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna
Addo Elephant National Park marks the start of the 'Garden Route'. The park is sanctuary for cape buffalo, rhino, antelope and elephant, much of which we hope to see on an afternoon game drive. Further along the coast we visit the Tsitsikamma National Park where steep hardwood forest meets rugged coastline and pounding ocean. There is the opportunity to try the highest bungy in the world before continuing to the picturesque town of Knysna for two nights.
DAY 13, Hermanus
We continue to Hermanus, another attractive and relaxed town on the coastal route. Hermanus is known for dolphin and whale watching (in season) but at any time of year is an ideal place to relax and enjoy a beautiful part of the coastline.
DAY 14, Cape Vineyard, Cape Town
The Cape is renowned for its vineyards and we sample the products of a local winery before continuing to Cape Town, one of the world's most picturesque cities, where our tour ends.
Other Details
Accommodation Details
Twin share rooms with shared facilities (13 nights)
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