Depart Durban at 7am and head off to Tala Private Game Reserve

• Tala Private Game Reserve

  4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Tala 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, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland and many 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 Included

  The Natal Lion Park is a very popular destination as visitors get to see elephants and lions.

• Howick Falls

  1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  From Natal Lion Park proceed to Howick Falls. Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The waterfall is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River.

• Nelson Mandela Capture Site

  4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  From Howick Falls, proceed to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, 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. The museum is very rich with the struggle history of South Africa.

• Underberg

  12 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  We round off day 1 by travelling from the Nelson Mandela Capture Site to Underberg where overnight accommodation will be offered at one of the lodges.
• Accommodations

  Overnight at a 3 star or 4 star lodge in Underberg is included