Singles Safari - Durban to Durban Overland - Tour Description - 10 Days

The Drakensberg's breath taking scenery combined with spotting the Big Five in South Africa's oldest game reserve and some relaxation time during a hippo cruise on Lake St Lucia provide for a trip of a lifetime!

Tour Cost

EUR 1100 - U.S $$Converter


Tour Highlights

SOUTH AFRICA - Ukhahlamba/Drakensberg World Heritage Site - Royal Natal National Park - Dundee Talana History Museum - Anglo-Zulu Battlefields - Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve - Lake St Lucia Cruise - Zulu Cultural Village Visit - Durban - LESOTHO - Basotho Village Visit

Optional:  Drakensberg Walking Trails - San Rock Art - Horse Riding - Canoeing - River Tubing


Tour departure dates

Jun 9 2008 - Jun 18 2008 :  Jul 7 2008 - Jul 16 2008 : Aug 4 2008 - Aug 13 2008 : Sep 1 2008 - Sep 10 2008

Sep 29 2008 - Oct 8 2008 : Oct 27 2008 - Nov 5 2008 : Nov 24 2008 - Dec 3 2008 : Dec 22 2008 - Dec 31 2008 

Rhino Route Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Durban to Southern Drakensberg
Traveling inland through the stunning Valley of a Thousand Hills to Underberg, we leave Durban behind to spend some time taking in the sensational scenery of the Ukhahlamba - Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Walking trails, San rock art sites, horse riding, canoeing and river tubing are only some of the optional activities available. Hodgesons Peaks creates an awesome backdrop as we gaze at the amazing Giants Cup.

Day 2 - Southern Drakensburg to Sani Pass & Lesotho
The mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, a small landlocked country with its own border crossing, can be seen as we ascend Sani Pass. Considered the highest pass in South Africa, it rises to an altitude of 2865 metres. Hoping to spot the endangered lammergaier (bearded vulture) in the distance, we view some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa. Visiting the wholesome mountain people in the Basotho village gives us the opportunity to experience their way of life and culture. We enjoy a leisurely lunch at the highest pub in Africa before we make our decent down the Pass.

Day 3 - Lesotho to Royal Natal National Park, South Africa
The evening's accommodation overlooking the Amphitheatre, a spectacular 8km stretch of cliff from where the Tugela Falls drop a sheer 850 metres in 5 different stages, is situated in the northern part of the Drakensberg mountain range. We can either explore San rock art sites with a trained custodian, take a walk in the gorge or swim in the fresh mountain streams.

Day 4 & 5 - Royal Natal National Park to Dundee
We reach the small town of Dundee after a leisurely drive. Situated on the site of the first Anglo-Boer War of 1899, we visit the Talana History Museum. Learning quite a bit about the history of a region that has withheld many secrets, we view the large collection of war memorabilia. Amongst those who roamed this magnificent African landscape where war upon war was fought we come across some famous names from history including Winston Churchilll, Mahatma Ghandi and King Shaka. Boasting the biggest concentration of Battlefields in Africa, we visit the Anglo-Zulu Battlefields at Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift, made famous by the Michael Caine movie "Zulu".

Day 6 & 7 - Dundee to Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe, being one of the oldest game reserves in Africa, was once the hunting preserves of the old Zulu Kings and was proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1895. Well known for bringing the white rhino back from the brink of extinction, the park is home to "Operation Rhino". A linking corridor, allowing animals free movement over 96 000 hectares, connects Hluhluwe to Umfolozi Game reserve where we spend the night. These reserves are home to a huge variety of African animals and includes the "Big 5": lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

Day 8 & 9 - Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve to Lake St Lucia
The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park protects five interconnected eco-systems and was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1999. The estuary boasts nearly 2000 crocodiles, 800 hippo and 40 pairs of the African fish eagle and we get a chance to see them as we take an afternoon hippo cruise. Be introduced to some of the customs, traditions and culture of the Amazulu, the People of Heaven, as we visit a traditional Zulu Village where they perform an energetic dance.

Day 10 - Lake St Lucia to Durban
Our journey ends in Durban after our final drive through the amazing hills of sugar cane. Durban, known as the city of sunshine and smiles with its Golden Mile of beaches, offers a host of shopping and outdoor attractions.

Singles Safari Tour Includes 9 nights lodge/chalet/bunglows/cabins 3 Meals per day Transport per Overland Truck Camping & catering equipment Entrances into National Parks & Reserves as per Tour Highlights Overland truck & crew Glass Windows Fridge & Air conditioning Safe Dome tents Mattress Supplied 2 crew including a cook 6-12 passengers Tour Excludes Optional Highlights Visas Personal travel insurance Items of a personal nature such as drinks, curios Airport transfers Tips

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*Depending on the group size you might have one crew member showing you Namibia's highlights. This tour is designed for those aged over 50.

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