Budget Lesotho, Addo & Drakensberg Safari

This Budget Lesotho, Addo & Drakensberg Safari departs from Durban on the Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast and ends in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Safari highlights include:

• Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains
• Pony trekking in Lesotho Hills
• Visiting East Coast's Cintsa seaside village
• Game viewing in Addo Elephant National Park

This affordable camping safari takes you to the scenic Lesotho & Drakensberg Mountains, the pristine East Coast of South Africa and game rich Addo Park to view Africa's wildlife!

Day 1/2 Durban to Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park

This Budget Camping Safari 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 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

This unique Eastern Cape 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 - Garden Route

After a final early morning game drive we bid farewell to the elephants of Addo Park, heading to Port Elizabeth’s airport where this fantastic Budget Lesotho, Addo & Drakensberg Safari ends.

Meals: Breakfast

Please Note:

This southbound Lesotho, Addo & Drakensberg Camping Safari is also available in the reverse order as the northbound Addo, Lesotho & Drakensberg Camping Safari starting in Port Elizabeth and ending in Durban.

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