Drakensberg Mountains & Battlefields Safari
Nine days in KwaZulu-Natal: hikes and San rock art in the Drakensberg, guided tours of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Spion Kop, and the Midlands Meander.
8 Nights / 9 DaysFrom USD 2,350 per personAdventure & OutdoorMalaria-freeFamily-friendly
Overview
- Tour style
- Escorted adventure and heritage tour combining mountain hiking with battlefield history
- Route
- Durban → Drakensberg → Battlefields → Midlands → Durban
- Destinations
- DurbanDrakensberg MountainsKwaZulu-Natal BattlefieldsSpion Kop
Highlights
- Hikes in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bushmen (San) rock art
- The Amphitheatre hike in Royal Natal National Park
- Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Spion Kop with a battlefield historian
- Midlands Meander and Howick Falls
Day by Day
Meals included are shown for each day.
Airport welcome and a Durban city tour.
- Arrive at King Shaka International Airport; transfer to your hotel
- Durban city tour: the Golden Mile, Victoria Street Market and Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Welcome dinner tasting Durban's Indian cuisine
Pricing
In US Dollars, per person, sharing a twin or double room.
| Package | 4-Star | 5-Star |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, twin/double sharing | USD 2,350 | USD 3,550 |
| Single supplementAdded for a room on your own | + USD 600 | + USD 900 |
| Child, 2–11 years | USD 1,200 | USD 1,800 |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact our consultants for a customised quote.
Where You'll Stay
Recommended hotels for each stop. Your chosen package (4-star or 5-star) decides which you stay in; all are subject to availability, and a similar or higher-category hotel may be substituted.
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What's Included
- 8 nights' accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- All private transfers in 4x4 vehicles
- Entry to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Guided mountain hikes and Bushmen rock art tours
- Guided KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields tour: Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Spion Kop
- Durban city tour: the Golden Mile and Victoria Street Market
- Tugela Falls hike (optional)
- English-speaking guide and battlefield historian
Not Included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional extras: helicopter flights, horse riding and quad biking
- Personal expenses, tips and porterage
Booking & Cancellation
- To confirm
- 30% deposit
- Balance due
- 45 days before departure (full payment if booking within 45 days)
- Cancel 60+ days out
- Deposit forfeited
- Cancel 45–60 days out
- 50% of package cost
- Cancel 30–44 days out
- 75% of package cost
- Cancel under 30 days
- 100% of package cost
Good to Know
- Prices are indicative and may change with travel dates, availability and exchange rates. Contact our consultants for a customised quote.
- Peak-season surcharges may apply.
- Hotel names are indicative and depend on availability; a hotel of similar or higher category may be substituted.
- Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00.
- A 30% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 45 days before departure (full payment if you book within 45 days). See the full Terms & Conditions.
