Lesotho, Addo & Hogsback Accommodated Overland Tour

Travel from KwaZulu-Natal inland to the Royal Natal National Park, part of the massive Drakensberg escarpment, for horse riding and a hike to view Bushmen rock art.

Travel across the Lesotho border for a pony trek with Lesotho guides. Visit the village school or craft market.

Head south to Hogsback for a hike into scenic forests or mountain biking. In the Addo Elephant National Park, get some photos of the elephants. Drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where the tour ends.

Day 1 - 2: Drakensberg Mountains – South Africa

In the morning we drive towards the Royal Natal National Park, leaving the coastal city of Durban behind us. The park lies inland in the beautiful Drakensberg escarpment area, where the highest peaks in South Africa are found. There are optional activities for all moods and interests. Our overnight accommodation is at the Drakensville Berg Resort, with two people sharing per room.

Optional Activities: Horse riding, hiking and a short but very popular guided hike to view Bushman rock art.

Meals included are lunch and dinner.

Day 3 - 4: Malalealea – Lesotho

On day three of this accommodated safari we make our way to our next Southern African destination, Lesotho. The drive is long but the breathtaking scenery makes time fly by. Pony trekking is highly recommended in these parts but it requires an early morning of all participants. Lesotho villagers take you on a guided trail through remote areas. The scenery is spectacular and you will definitely want to take photographs of your excursion. There are more relaxing activities available at the lodge such as a visit to the local craft market or the village school, as well as hiking. We stay at Malealea Lodge, two per room, for the night in Lesotho.

Optional Activities: Pony trekking excursion, school visit and hiking.

Meals included are lunch and dinner.

Day 5 - 6: Hogsback – South Africa

Next on the Lesotho, Addo & Hogsback Tour we head for the charming village of Hogsback, which lies south of Lesotho in South Africa. The village is set in the picturesque Amatola Mountains of the Eastern Cape, tucked away in a fairytale area of indigenous forests, streams and waterfalls. You can take a relaxed hike in the surrounding forest or engage in some of the other activities offered in the area (your guides will provide more information on these activities). We stay at the Kings Lodge in Hogsback overnight, with two people per room.

Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking and hiking.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7: Addo Elephant National Park – South Africa

Addo is home to more than 450 elephants, one of the highest concentrations of African Elephants in the world. At the end of 2003 lion and leopard were also introduced and today Addo is a Big Five game park. Black rhino, antelope and Cape buffalo are also found in Addo. The elephants are a fantastic highlight and you can be sure of superb photographic opportunities. We will stay two per en suite room in Addo Elephant Park, where facilities include a shop and restaurant.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8: Tour Ends in Port Elizabeth – South Africa

We partake in an early morning game drive, before heading for Port Elizabeth Airport or Eltham Lodge in Port Elizabeth, where our Lesotho, Addo & Hogsback tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast

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