Travelpack

Highlights: Drakensberg mountains - Nambiti Game reserve - Isandlwana - Durban

Other departures: Glasgow - £2719, Edinburgh - £2789, Manchester - £2729, Newcastle - £2719

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Day 4: Pick up rental vehicle and drive towards the Drakensberg mountains.

4 Nights of exploring the Drakensberg mountains and surrounds.
Overnight: Dragon Peaks Mountain Lakeside Suites Resort Room

Day 5 - Day 7: After a hearty breakfast drive to Nambiti Game reserve for your safari experience.
Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge
3 Nights safari Luxury Suite - Double

23 km East of Ladysmith in the extraordinarily beautiful and geographically diverse Kwazulu Natal province, lies Nambiti Game Reserve, home to elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino and rich in birdlife and indigenous flora. The Nambiti Game Reserve is a private Big Five bush retreat and game conservancy set on 20 000 acres of Malaria-free bushveld in Kwazulu Natal. Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge is a two and a half hour drive from Durban, three and a half hour drive from Johannesburg and 240km from King Shaka International Airport. There are eight luxury suites and one honeymoon suite at the lodge, each suite with a private viewing deck and an interior featuring a contemporary eclectic mix of local African design. All suites are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, mini-bar and telephones. A haven of sophistication, Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge is perfect for guests seeking both privacy and romance. Ideal for private getaways for the discerning, intimate weddings or small conferences, Nambiti Hills has a unique combination of wide open spaces and discreet intimate places. Lofty glass-enclosed dining and lounge areas provide panoramic views of rolling hills and savannah by day, and thousands of stars in the clear night sky. A wide verandah with its neighbouring bar spills out onto a waterfall that splashes into a rock pool. Indoor wood fires and outdoor boma fires offer warmth, intimacy and another dining option. Discreet enclaves lead off the bedroom suites where guests can enjoy uninterrupted contemplation. Nambiti Hills offers guided walking safaris and game drives. Close to the famous battlefields of the Anglo-boer War and various other historic sites, it is also not far from the Drakensberg; a spectacular mountain range.

Inclusions:
Brunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner, teas, coffees and snacks
Two Game Drives per day in open 4x4 vehicles

Exclusions:
Telephone calls and boutique purchases
Liqueurs, spirits, premium wines and champagnes.
Transfers to and from the lodge
Curio shop purchasesCertain special meal requests
All personal extras and any items not mentioned under inclusions.

Day 8 - Day 9: After a morning game drive and a breakfast, you will depart to the battlefields.
2 Nights Isandlwana Lodge. Standard Room - Double

Isandlwana Lodge is carved into the iNyoni Rock overlooking Mount Isandlwana, the site of the historic Anglo-Zulu War battle which took place on the 22nd of January 1879. Join the Battlefield Tours with renowned historian, Rob Gerrard, author and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, or one of his associates.
Other activities include walking trails, horse riding, birding tours, photographic safaris, and the popular Zulu Village Safari where guests have an opportunity to see how the local people live and learn of their culture and customs. Unwind at the pool, relax in the library and savour delectable food prepared by the chefs. All en-suite rooms face the historic and scenically beautiful Isandlwana plain with a view of the mountain and have private balconies.

Inclusions:
Breakfast.
Lunch.
Dinner.

Exclusions:
All beverages, premium wines or spirits
Optional tours
Laundry
Telephone calls
Gratuities
All other personal extras
Any items not mentioned under inclusions
Battlefields activities to be paid direct

Day 10 - Day 13: We head towards the warm waters of the Indian ocean.
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani 4*
4 Nights Standard Room - Double

The Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani complex is a beachfront landmark well known for its warm hospitality. The hotel offers the best beach front accommodation with easy access to the city's main beaches and the 7km promenade that extends from Moses Mabhida stadium to the nearby uShaka Marine World. Hotel guests can also make use of facilities at both hotels and sign off bills from any of the restaurants. The hotel also offers family rooms with their double/double bed configuration.
The hotel is home to several of Durban's most exciting restaurants and bars including Grill Jichana, Daruma Japanese Restaurant, Lingela buffet restaurant as well as Vigour & Verve. Guests are presented with a wide range of dining options, from generous buffets, to traditional Japanese and Durban's exotic curries. With 3 heated pools and the relaxing Mangwanani Boutique Spa at Elangeni, guests are equipped with everything they need to enjoy the balmy Durban evenings. Take advantage of the onsite hairdresser, gym and free Wi-Fi. Bicycles are also available for hire to explore the long beach promenade.

Inclusions:
Breakfast.

Exclusions:
All other meals
Drinks
Personal extras not mentioned under inclusions

Day 14: Drop car at the airport for your onward travel.

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