14 Day Lesotho, Battlefields & Garden Route - Small Group Safari
Brief Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Johannesburg, Lesotho Day 3: Drakensberg Mountains Days 4 & 5: Royal Natal National Park, Battlefields, Dundee Days 6 & 7: Durban Days 8 & 9: Cintsa, Wild Coast Days 10 to 12: Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna Day 13: Hermanus Day 14: Cape Vineyard, Cape TownTour Highlights
- Battlefields - 'Blood River', Rorke's Drift, Talana Hills
- Zulu and Basotho (Lesotho) villages
- Drakensberg, trekking, Royal Natal National Park
- Kingdom of Lesotho
- Remote beaches of Cintsa & Wild Coast
- Scenic Garden Route
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Johannesburg, Lesotho (Bx1 / Dx2)
We drive out of South Africa's largest city and into the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kingdom of Lesotho. In deeply rural surroundings we explore local villages, meet the Basotho people and experience something of the life of these traditional folk. There is the opportunity to try pony trekking or take guided walks in the area to discover the beauty of the local scenery and culture.
Day 3: Drakensberg Mountains (Bx1 / Dx1)
We cross back into South Africa and pass through the Drakensberg ranges and have time to explore (on foot) some of the bushman paintings and nature paths of the area.
Days 4 & 5: Royal Natal National Park, Battlefields, Dundee (Bx2 / Dx2)
We enter Royal Natal National Park, one of the most picturesque of all of South Africa's national parks. We then continue to Dundee, gate-way to the battlefield sites dating from colonial wars involving the British, the Zulu and the Afrikaaner settlers- Blood River, Talana Hill, Rorke's Drift.
Days 6 & 7: Durban (Bx2)
We travel through the 'Valley of a 1000 Hills' enjoying a Zulu cultural experience en route. We then make our way to the Indian Ocean coast and the bright lights and boardwalks of Durban. We have a day in South Africa's best known resort to relax and enjoy the beach.
Days 8 & 9: Cintsa, Wild Coast (Bx1 / Dx2)
Continuing on we pass through the rugged Wild Coast, where the native Xhosa people are rooted deeply in tradition and custom. We have two nights in the charming town of Cintsa to enjoy beautiful beaches and optional activities such as horse-riding, canoeing and surfing.
Days 10 to 12: Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna (Bx3 / Dx3)
Addo Elephant National Park marks the beginning of South Africa's 'Garden Route'. It is sanctuary for the 'cape' buffalo, also rhino, antelope and elephant, much of which we hope to see on an afternoon game drive. Further along the coast we visit the Tsitsikamma National Park where steep hardwood forest meets rugged coastline. There is the opportunity to try the highest bungy in the world before we continue to the picturesque town of Knysna for two nights.
Day 13: Hermanus (Bx1 / Dx1)
We continue to Hermanus, another attractive and relaxed town on the coastal route. Hermanus is particularly known for dolphin and whale watching (in season) but at any time of year is an ideal place to relax and enjoy a beautiful part of the coastline.
Day 14: Cape Vineyard, Cape Town (Bx1)
The Cape is renowned for its vineyards and we sample the products of a local winery before continuing to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, where our tour ends.
