Drakensberg, Lesotho & Addo Accommodated Safari - South

Travel from South Africa's sunny KwaZulu-Natal coast inland to the Royal Natal National Park, part of the massive Drakensberg Escarpment, for horse riding and a hike to view Bushmen rock art.

Cross into Lesotho for a pony trek with Lesotho guides and visit a local village school or craft market.

Leave the ‘Kingdom in the Skies’ heading south to seaside Cintsa village to relax on the beach and try some optional activities.

Go game viewing in the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park, capturing great photos of the elephants and other African wildlife.

Drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where this totally affordable Drakensberg, Lesotho & Addo Accommodated Safari comes to a close.

Day 1/2 Durban to Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park

This  Drakensberg, Lesotho & Addo Accommodated Tour starts in Durban where you meet your safari guides and fellow travellers, before heading inland to the Drakensberg Mountains.

We leave behind the beautiful beaches of the KwaZulu Natal coastline travelling to the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg or Royal Natal National Park, part of the huge and incredibly scenic Drakensberg Escarpment.

The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in South Africa with peaks at over 3000 metres. Hiking is the most popular activity here and your guides will take you on a lovely hike if you are not already busy with optional activities, such as horse riding, which can be a very satisfying way to explore this mountainous area.

Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.

Meals:  Breakfast (day 2), Lunch, Dinner

Day 3/4 Lesotho - Malealea

Next we set off early for the impressive drive up to the Lesotho border, where the popular pony trekking excursion (optional) starts.

Before departing we visit a local village and rural primary school. On the optional overnight pony trek, Lesotho villagers will guide you along remote mountain trails with spectacular views. You can also remain at the lodge and relax, or experience an optional shorter ride.

Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.


Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5/6 South Africa – Cintsa

Leaving Lesotho, the ‘Kingdom in the Skies’, behind we cross back into South Africa and travel south to the laid-back village of Cintsa. In the coastal resort town of Cintsa, you can choose to relax, or participate in one of the many optional activities available!

Optional Activities: boat rental, quad bike, abseiling

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Addo Elephant National Park

Next we head to Addo Park in the rugged Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

This unique, malaria-free Game Park is home to one of the densest concentrations of African elephants on earth. Addo Elephant Park also boasts the ‘Big Seven’(elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern right whale and great white shark) as the game park includes both land-based and marine habitats. 

Optional Activities: Night Game Drive with SANP.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Port Elizabeth

After a final early morning game drive in Addo Park we bid farewell to the elephants, and drive to Port Elizabeth’s airport where your Drakensberg, Lesotho & Addo Accommodated Tour comes to an end.

Meals:  Breakfast

Please Note:

This southbound Drakensberg Mountains, Lesotho & Addo Safari is also available in the reverse order as the Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg Safari - North traveling from Port Elizabeth to Durban Safari via Lesotho.