3 Day Drakensberg, Tala Game Reserve & Mandela Cap Site fr Durban
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3 Day Drakensberg, Tala Game Reserve & Mandela Cap Site fr Durban
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3 Day Drakensberg, Tala Game Reserve & Mandela Cap Site fr Durban
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Highlights
This is a great 3 day tour of the most beautiful part of South Africa in the form of the Drakensberg Mountains also incorporating the Tala Private Game Reserve, the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Howick Falls. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. There are unique activities such as Mountain hiking, game viewing and sight seeing the beautiful valleys and hills in the Midlands Meander area.
Itinerary
Durban to Drakesberg
Tala Private Game Reserve
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTala Game Reserve spans some 3,000 hectares, encompassing a mix of acacia thornveld, open grassland and a sensitive wetland, which attracts more than 380 bird species, and plenty of big game, including rhinoceros, kudu, hippo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland and plenty more. Being Malaria-free, with no large predators makes Tala a top-notch choice for families, and holidaymakers seeking a no-frills authentic bush break with the freedom to explore on your terms.Natal Lion Park
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNatal Lion Park spans several hectares of virgin African bushveld. It is a haven for many different bird species and all sorts of trees. Here we encounter elephants. We also encounter close range viewing of lions in a hair raising never to be forgotten experience.Drakensberg Region
15 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Natal Lion Park we depart en route to Drakensberg Mountains. This route takes us through the popular Midlands Meander area. We drive through the valleys and hills as we make our way in this area. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal. We spend our first night at a 3 or 4 star hotel in the Drakensberg Mountains area.- AccommodationsOvernight accommodation at a 3 or 4 star hotel in Drakensberg Mountain area is included on this tour
A day in the Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg Region
9 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis day is spent in the beautiful Drakensberg Mountains. After breakfast we go for mountain hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains. The Ukhahlamba Mountains (the barrier of spears) also known as The Dragon Mountain offers the most beautiful scenery imaginable, a challenge for adventure seekers. Our hiking also takes us to some very old bushmen paintings. This day is spent hiking, seeing the bush, plants and flowers, birds, and much more.- AccommodationsOvernight accommodation will be an experience in the African bush in a camping site in a tent.
Drakensberg to Durban via Nelson Mandela Capture site
Drakensberg Mountains
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn day 3 after breakfast we do a tour of any areas of interest so far not covered by our tourNelson Mandela Capture Site
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside of Howick, KZN Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a museum and a world renowned sculpture. Here we first visit the Capture Site Museum. Thereafter we visit the world renowned Nelson Mandela monument.Howick Falls
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Howick Falls view from the top, in particular, is pretty inspiring, and the volley of water mesmerising. The waterfall is a 95 metre cascade into a broiling, restless pool, regarded by the local Zulus with grave superstition, and said to be the place of the spirits of ancestors. We visit this spectacle and see for ourselves.Durban
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Howick Falls we travel back to Durban arriving at 5pm.
What's included
INCLUDED
Overnight camping
Nelson Mandela Capture site
4 x 4 Game Drive
Mountain hiking
Drakensberg mountains
Elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, kudus, zebras, and more
Hotel pick ups and drop offs
Tala Game Reserve
Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 3202
Provider
Africa Top Tours
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