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Enter the Kingdom of the Zulu, rich in culture, history,
wildlife and scenery. Cruise with the hippo on Lake St Lucia
and be captivated by the wildlife in Africa’s oldest
game reserve. Absorb the atmosphere as history echoes through
stories recounted on famous battlefields. Walk in the majestic
Drakensberg mountains and cross the border into Lesotho, known
as the “Roof of Africa”, with a breathtaking ascent
of Sani Pass. This is a wonderfully varied itinerary, which
has something for everyone.
Durban to Durban - 10 Days
COUNTRIES VISITED: South Africa, Lesotho
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Leaving Durban we travel inland through the spectacular
Valley of a Thousand Hills to Underberg, where we spend time
enjoying the awe-inspiring scenery of the Ukhahlamba - Drakensberg
World Heritage Site. There is a range of optional activities*
available including walking trails, San rock art sites, horse
riding, canoeing and even river tubing. Gaze on the impressive
Giants Cup, flanked by the mighty Hodgesons Peaks in the background.
DAY 2: SANI PASS & LESOTHO
We ascend Sani Pass to the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho,
a small landlocked country with its own border crossing. The
pass rises to an altitude of 2865m and is  considered
the highest pass in South Africa. The views are magnificent
and we may even spot the endangered lammergaier (bearded vulture)
from the heights. A visit to a Basotho village provides us
with an insight into the traditions and way of life of these
hardy mountain people. Lunch is enjoyed at the highest pub
in Africa before we begin the descent back down the Pass.
DAY 3: ROYAL NATAL NATIONAL PARK
Heading for the northern part of the Drakensberg mountain
range our evening’s accommodation overlooks the Amphitheatre,
a spectacular 8km stretch of cliff from where the Tugela Falls
drop a sheer 850 metres in 5 different stages. We have time
to walk in the gorge, swim in the fresh mountain streams or
explore San rock art sites with a trained custodian.
DAYS 4 – 5: DUNDEE
A leisurely drive brings us to the small town of Dundee.
Visit the Talana History Museum, situated on the site of the
first battle in the Anglo-Boer War of 1899. The museum has
a large collection of war memorabilia and provides much information
about the history of a region, which holds many secrets. Famous
names from history including Winston Churchill, Mahatma Ghandi
and King Shaka are amongst those who roamed this great African
landscape where war after war was fought. The area has the
largest concentration of Battlefields in Africa and we will
visit the Anglo-Zulu Battlefields at Isandlwana and Rorkes
Drift, made famous in the Michael Caine movie “Zulu”.
DAYS 6 – 7: HLUHLUWE/UMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE
Once the hunting preserves of the old Zulu Kings and
proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1895, Hluhluwe is one of the
oldest game reserves in Africa. Home to “Operation Rhino”
the park played a large role in bringing the white rhino back
from the brink of extinction. We overnight in Umfolozi Game
Reserve which is now connected to Hluhluwe by a linking corridor
reserve allowing the animals free movement over 96 000 hectares.
The reserves are home to a wide variety of African animals
including the Big 5: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and
rhino.
DAYS 8 – 9: LAKE ST LUCIA
Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999, the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park protects five interconnected eco-systems.
We take an afternoon hippo cruise on the estuary, which boasts
nearly 2000 crocodiles, 800 hippo and 40 breeding pairs of
the African fish eagle.
Visit a traditional Zulu Village and be introduced to some
of the customs, traditions and culture of the amazulu –
the People of Heaven, where we are also treated to an energetic
dance performance.
DAY 10: DURBAN
Our final drive takes us through rolling hills of sugar
cane, bringing us back to Durban. Known as the city of sunshine
and smiles with its Golden Mile of beaches, Durban also hosts
a wealth of shopping and outdoor attractions. *Optional, at
own expense
TOUR COST & DATES:
22/01/07 to 31/01/07 €1050
19/02/07 to 28/02/07 €1050
19/03/07 to 28/03/07 €1050
16/04/07 to 25/04/07 €1050
14/05/07 to 23/05/07 €1050
11/06/07 to 20/06/07 €1050
09/07/07 to 18/07/07 €1050
06/08/07 to 15/08/07 €1050
03/09/07 to 12/09/07 €1050
01/10/07 to 10/10/07 €1050
29/10/07 to 07/11/07 €1050
26/11/07 to 05/12/07 €1050
24/12/07 to 02/01/08 €1050
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