Drakensberg, Lesotho and Addo 8 days camping
Drakensberg, Lesotho and Addo 8 days camping
Price from: R5950
Activity Package: R50 (see Excluded tab below)
Tour Summary: This safari departs from Durban and heads into the Drakensberg Mountains, these form the escarpment and tower hundreds of meters above sea level. Hiking is incredible 1000m above sea level and so are the pony treks in the rugged Lesotho Highlands. Enjoy hiking trails in the Royal Natal National Park as you take in the beauty of the surrounding. Then we head for the Indian Ocean and visit the Addo Elephant National Park, which has many other animals to enjoy the bush experience, finish in Port Elizabeth.
Highlights: Hiking in Hogsback, Local school and village visit, Royal Natal National Park Entrance, Guided walk to bushman paintings
Itinerary
Day 1/2 Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park We leave behind the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu Natal and travel inland to the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg or Royal Natal National Park, part of the huge and incredibly scenic, Drakensberg escarpment. The Drakensberg is South Africa’s highest mountain range 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: Abseiling, Horse Riding, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast (day 2 only), Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Lesotho - Malealea
It’s a visually impressive drive up to the Lesotho border, where the popular pon
y trekking excursion (optional) requires an early morning start. Before we depart we visit the local village and primary school. On the optional overnight trek Lesotho villagers will guide you along remote trails where there are spectacular views. You can also remain at the lodge and relax, or experience a optional shorter ride. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking, Village market.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5/6 South Africa – Cintsa
Leaving the ‘Kingdom in the Skies’ behind we travel south to 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 ParkThis unique Eastern Cape Park is home to one of the densest concentration of African elephants on earth as well as boasting the ‘Big Seven’(elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern right whale and great white shark) as Addo is a land and marine park. Optional Activities: Night Game Drive with SANP and Horse Riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Port Elizabeth
After a final early morning game drive we bid farewell to the elephants, and head to Port Elizabeth’s airport where your tour comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
Accommodation: Two man large dome tents with plenty of extra room for your bags, plus a foam mattress to ensure your comfort.
Max Group Size: no more than 20 passengers
Transport in specialised vehicle
The service of two qualified guides
Meals, accommodation and activities as specified in the itinerary
Hiking in Hogsback
Local school and village visit
Royal Natal National Park Entrance
Guided walk to bushman paintings
Excluded
Activity Package - R50
Lesotho school visit
Optional Activities
South Africa Hogsback High Ropes Course (min. 4 x clients) R30 to R60
Lesotho Malealea Overnight Pony Trek (min. 2 clients) R380 to R450
Lesotho Malealea Overnight Pony Trek (min. 1 client) R450 to R550
South Africa Drakensberg Abseiling R75 to R85
South Africa Durban Dinner at Local Restaurant R150 to R250
Departures
Starts: Durban - Finishes: Port Elizabeth
Feedback
Departs: 09-Jan-2012 Returns: 16-Jan-2012
Departs: 23-Jan-2012 Returns: 30-Jan-2012
Departs: 06-Feb-2012 Returns: 13-Feb-2012
Departs: 20-Feb-2012 Returns: 27-Feb-2012
Departs: 05-Mar-2012 Returns: 12-Mar-2012
Departs: 19-Mar-2012 Returns: 26-Mar-2012
Departs: 02-Apr-2012 Returns: 09-Apr-2012
Departs: 16-Apr-2012 Returns: 23-Apr-2012
Departs: 30-Apr-2012 Returns: 07-May-2012
Departs: 14-May-2012 Returns: 21-May-2012
Departs: 28-May-2012 Returns: 04-Jun-2012
Departs: 11-Jun-2012 Returns: 18-Jun-2012
Departs: 25-Jun-2012 Returns: 02-Jul-2012
Departs: 09-Jul-2012 Returns: 16-Jul-2012
Departs: 23-Jul-2012 Returns: 30-Jul-2012
Departs: 06-Aug-2012 Returns: 13-Aug-2012
Departs: 20-Aug-2012 Returns: 27-Aug-2012
Departs: 03-Sep-2012 Returns: 10-Sep-2012
Departs: 17-Sep-2012 Returns: 24-Sep-2012
Departs: 01-Oct-2012 Returns: 08-Oct-2012
Departs: 15-Oct-2012 Returns: 22-Oct-2012
Departs: 29-Oct-2012 Returns: 05-Nov-2012
Departs: 12-Nov-2012 Returns: 19-Nov-2012
Departs: 26-Nov-2012 Returns: 03-Dec-2012
Departs: 10-Dec-2012 Returns: 17-Dec-2012
Departs: 24-Dec-2012 Returns: 31-Dec-2012
