| the airport you now drive north into the | | | | with local tribal basketwork and the changing |
| mountains of the southern Drakensberg. Recently | | | | moods of the day are allowed to become an |
| declared a World Heritage Site and offering | | | | integral part of the décor. Relaxation at |
| spectacular mountain scenery, gentle walks, full | | | | Amakhosi Lodge can be as simple or as grand as |
| day and overnight hikes, horse riding and trout | | | | you desire: enjoy a picnic in the veld, sundowners |
| fishing as well as hidden San (bushman) paintings, | | | | by the river or relax by the pool until you hear |
| the Drakensberg Mountains are unrivalled in South | | | | the beat of an African drum calling you for dinner. |
| Africa as a mountain destination. | | | | Days 10 & 11: St Lucia (50 kms) |
| Make your way to Cleopatra Mountain | | | | Leaving the big game of Hluhluwe behind, you |
| Farmhouse, a charming, owner-run, guesthouse | | | | now make your way the short distance to the |
| surrounded by crystal clear rivers, towering | | | | Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. St Lucia is |
| mountains and magnificent scenery. Enjoy the | | | | Africa’s largest natural estuary and one of |
| exciting cuisine (it truly is a foodies | | | | the world’s most remarkable wetland and |
| paradise), explore the nearby mountains on foot | | | | marine reserves. Along the coast the warm Indian |
| or on horseback, spend the day trout fishing (Sep | | | | Ocean washes up on miles of golden uninhabited |
| - June), visit nearby bushman paintings or simply | | | | beaches with dune forests just waiting to be |
| relax, swim in the mountain pools and enjoy the | | | | explored. The wildlife in this pristine piece of |
| fresh air and fantastic scenery that surrounds | | | | wilderness includes leopard, rhino, buffalo, hippo, |
| you. | | | | crocodiles, elephants as well as numerous |
| Day 3 & 4: Northern Drakensberg Tour (175 | | | | antelopes and over 360 species of birds. |
| kms) | | | | Makakatana Bay Lodge is an exclusive bush lodge |
| You now make your way into the heart of the | | | | located within the St Lucia World Heritage Site |
| spectacular mountain scenery offered by the | | | | offering a private and personal wetlands, |
| northern Drakensberg tour, stopping along the | | | | wilderness and beach experience. The 5 luxury |
| way to explore the rolling scenery and arts and | | | | suites are connected by wooden walkways and |
| crafts of the Natal Midlands. | | | | the lodge facilities include a private bush pool on |
| Your accommodation Montusi Mountain Lodge is | | | | the lake’s edge, an outdoor boma for |
| situated close to one of the Drakensberg’s | | | | evening dining as well as a wine cellar in the |
| most famous and spectacular landmarks, the | | | | Old Crab House’. Personal guides take |
| Amphitheatre, 3000 metres high and 4 kilometres | | | | you on your daily adventures, mokoro (traditional |
| wide. The 1,000 hectare Montusi Mountain Lodge | | | | dug out canoes) trips, boat trips, beach safaris, |
| offers genuine hospitality in the tranquillity of one | | | | hippo and crocodile safaris, game drives and night |
| of the most beautiful settings in Southern Africa. | | | | drives. |
| The spacious, tastefully decorated, individual | | | | Day 12 & 13: Durban South Coast Tour(300 kms) |
| garden suites have comfortable bedrooms with | | | | After a final breakfast in the wilderness of St |
| en suite bathrooms, a lounge with fireplace, and a | | | | Lucia you make your way back towards Durban |
| private patio with outstanding views of the | | | | on the Durban South Coast Tour and continue |
| surrounding mountains. Your hosts are on hand to | | | | south to what is locally known as the Sunshine |
| help you plan your day: explore the neighbouring | | | | Coast. This stretch of coastline boasts a mild |
| mountains, join a guided walk or simply relax and | | | | tropical climate, lovely wide expanses of beach, |
| enjoy the sparkling swimming pool at the lodge. In | | | | the warm, intensely blue waters of the Indian |
| the evening share your experiences with other | | | | Ocean and a lushly green hinterland — a |
| visitors at the bar before enjoying the sumptuous | | | | perfect relaxing destination to end your holiday |
| local cuisine in the dining room | | | | Now in its third century, your historic |
| Days 5, 6 & 7: Fugitive's Drift (175 kms) | | | | accommodation, Lynton Hall, has played host to |
| Heading east you now enter into the heart of | | | | Royalty, Prime Ministers, men of letters and |
| Zululand and it is at Fugitives' Drift Guesthouse | | | | captains of businesses. This gracious property |
| that the history of the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 will | | | | rests at the head of Umdoni Park, the lands most |
| be recounted. The peaceful countryside here hides | | | | picturesque golf course, meandering through |
| many astounding stories of tragedy, courage and | | | | pristine coastal forest and spilling down to the |
| valour, which will be brought to life for you by | | | | warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Nine |
| David Rattray and his outstanding team of | | | | incomparable, superior suites are uniquely |
| resident historians on your visits to the battlefields | | | | decorated in the Indian Colonial style, which |
| of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The lodge itself is | | | | characterised the sugar industry of KwaZulu in the |
| set in a private game reserve with game including: | | | | late 1800's, and are equipped with air conditioning, |
| giraffe, zebra, kudu, hartebeest and a host of | | | | heated towel rails and freestanding baths. Spend |
| smaller antelope and, as well as the fascinating | | | | the days relaxing on white sandy beaches, playing |
| history and the interesting game, you can enjoy | | | | golf, taking a walk through the historic gardens, |
| walks, horse rides in the reserve and meals in the | | | | unwinding at the swimming pool and enjoying the |
| relaxed atmosphere of the guesthouse. | | | | culinary creations of Lynton Hall, which are inspired |
| Days 8 & 9: Hluhluwe Game Reserve (250 kms) | | | | by its proximity to the Indian Ocean and the |
| With the stories of British and Zulu courage fresh | | | | property's traditional connections with Colonial |
| in your mind you start your journey to the | | | | India. |
| Hulhluwe-Umfolozi game reserve and on to | | | | Day 14: Durban |
| Hluhluwe River Lodge. Idyllically situated | | | | You now make your way back to Durban airport |
| overlooking the Hluhluwe River flood plain the | | | | where you drop off your rented car and board a |
| lodge offers eight comfortable, thatched, | | | | flight for home. |
| A-frame, double chalets and is ideally located for | | | | Includes: Meet & Greet on arrival, accommodation |
| visitors looking for a comfortable and exclusive | | | | as follows: Cleopatra Mtn Farmhouse and Montusi |
| base from which to explore the world-renowned | | | | Mtn Lodge on a DB&B basis, Fugitive’s |
| game parks of northern Zululand. As well as | | | | Drift Guesthouse on a full board basis, Hluhluwe |
| guided walking trails and bird watching excursions | | | | River Lodge on a full board & 1 activity per day |
| you can join guided open-vehicle game drives to | | | | basis, Amakhosi (optional) and Makakatana on a |
| the neighbouring Hluhluwe-Umfolozi game reserve, | | | | full board and activities included basis and Lynton |
| world famous for its conservation efforts, | | | | Hall on a B&B basis. 14 days car rental: Group B, |
| especially with rhino. Hluhluwe is home to a wide | | | | Nissan Almera or similar (unlimited kms, air |
| variety and density of animal species including all | | | | conditioning, radio/tape, power steering, |
| the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and | | | | supercover insurance). |
| leopard). | | | | Excludes: Meals not indicated above, all drinks, |
| Option: Upgrade your safari to Amakhosi, a 5 star | | | | entrance fees, activities (unless otherwise |
| lodge set in a 10,000 ha private game reserve | | | | specified), all airfares and airport taxes, travel |
| which is home to the Big Five’ as well | | | | insurance, fuel and toll fees, car hire extras such |
| as herds of antelope, hippo, crocodile and other | | | | as contract fees, additional driver fees and one |
| wildlife. Surrounded by rolling hills, grass and | | | | way drop off charges, mobile phone rental, |
| wetland, the lodge has been built on the banks of | | | | expenses of a personal nature, porterage, tips |
| the Mkuze River and is a discreet mix of the | | | | and gratuities. |
| sublime and the earthy. The rooms are decorated | | | | |