Tour Features: Depart from Durban and see some of the most spectacular scenery in the province. Enter into Lesotho and visit the highest pub in Africa.
Tour Details:
Day 1 08h00
Durban To Drakensberg (Lunch & Dinner)
Depart Durban and drive up into the scenic Valley of a 1000 Hills, and on through Pietermaritzburg, which is the Capital of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Pietermaritzburg is steeped in history, and is a lovely old city.
We visit Howick falls, which is an impressive 107 m drop. After lunch at a country inn, we meander into the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg.
The evening is spent at leisure with dinner in the lodge.
Accommodation:
Sani Pass Hotel or similar
Distance:
Durban to Sani Pass - 220 km
Day 2
Sani Pass Trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After breakfast, you are transported up the spectacular Sani Pass, in a 4x4 vehicle, and across the border into the independent Kingdom of Lesotho. (Passports are essential!)
The Pass climbs 1300m in just 12 km, in a 'hair-raising' switch back pattern. We visit a Basotho village and experience day to day life in this mountainous kingdom.
Lunch is enjoyed at the highest pub in Africa. This is a great experience of Basotho culture and the majestic Southern Drakensberg views. We descend the pass, and enjoy another evening in the foothills.
Log fires are definitely the norm here. Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation:
Sani Pass Hotel or similar
Distance:
Sani Pass - 60km
Day 3
Drakensberg To Durban (Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast, recharge and explore the beautiful mountain scenery on horseback or go on a guided Bushman's rock art hike, hike into the world heritage site.
For the avid birdwatcher over 300 bird species are found in the area including the Black stork, Bald ibis, Bearded and Cape vultures, Black eagle, Jackal buzzard, Black harrier, Orange breasted Rockjumper, Drakensberg siskin, the Blue, Crowned and Wattled Crane's and Denham's bustard.
Relax and enjoy a spa treatment with breathtaking views.
These activities are all optional extras and your guide can assist you with making bookings.
After a leisurely morning, depart the Drakensberg for Durban. Lunch will be taken en-route. This is a ± 3 hour drive. Arrive in Durban at ±17:00.
Distance:
Drakensberg to Durban - 220km
Passenger Information:
Tour Code
DRA018
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Depart
08h30 from Durban beachfront or city hotel
Dates
Pre: 15th - 17th July 2011 Post: 25th - 27th July 2011
Vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle to suite group size
Minimum
5 passengers
Price
R7015.00 per person sharing R7690.00 Single
Included
SATOUR Registered Guide, a Sign Language interpreter, transportation as per itinerary, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, entrance fees and sightseeing as specified.
Excluded
Gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature, transportation not mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals
2 x Breakfasts, 3 x Lunches, 2 x Dinners
Accommodation
Sani Pass Hotel or similar
Comments
This tour will cover some of the most beautiful scenery between Durban and the Drakensberg. The trip up Sani Pass is spectacular.
Passports are essential to enter Lesotho.
