Battlefields Route & Midlands Meander, Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg, South Africa
Battlefields Route & Midlands Meander, Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg, South Africa
6 Days Starting and ending in Johannesburg airport/hotel
Visiting: Johannesburg, Ladysmith, Winterton, Howick, Dundee
Tour operator:
Tour code:
00987
Recommended For:
18-30 somethings, 50 plus, Couples, Family-Kids, LGBT plus, Singles
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 7
Physical rating:
Medium, Low
Age range:
0-81
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Battlefield Tours, Cultural, Eco Conscious, History, Photography, Sporting Events, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
A barrier of upward-pointing spears for the Zulu name “Quathlamba”, describes the craggy pinnacles that form the most spectacular part of the Great Escarpment of Southern Africa’s major watershed. The name “Drakensberg” derives from Dutch, meaning “mountain of the dragon”, for the jagged peaks seem like a natural domain for these fabled creatures. Explore the intriguing history of the bygone battlefields, while enjoying spectacular wildlife scenery.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Johannesburg To A Private Game Reserve
Location: Johannesburg
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Ndaka Safari Lodge at Nambiti
Meals Included: Dinner
Leaving from the O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg, we head to the province of Kwazulu Natal to discover the Battlefields Route. A cross-shaped Memorial in honour of British Soldiers who died during battles around the Volksrust and Amersfoort areas is to be visited in the town of Volksrust. We spend the night at Ndaka Safari Lodge at Nambiti (or similar) and enjoy a game drive to see the big 5 (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo).
Day 2 : Isandlwana, Elandslaagte
Location: Ladysmith
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Ndaka Safari Lodge at Nambiti
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head to Ladysmith for a tour of the Ladysmith, Elandslaagte and Isandlawana Battlefields. Lunch is enjoyed en route, and we stay for the second night at the Ndaka Safari Lodge (or similar). After a morning game drive on the third day, we leave for Winterton in the Drakensberg.
Day 3 : Drakensberg Boys Choir
Location: Winterton
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Monks Cowl Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
As we head to the Drakensberg Boys Choir’s Wednesday-afternoon concert, we visit the Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre at the Eastern side of Champaign Valley to view some Zulu arts and crafts and have lunch at the restaurant. Now we visit the Dragon Rock Reptile Centre and then head over to the Drakensberg Boys Choir concert. We spend the night at the Monks Cowl Golf Resort (or similar).
Day 4 : Mandela Monument
Location: Howick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fern Hill Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head out to do the Drakensberg Canopy Tour and then to the Midlands Meander route, and visit the Wine Cellar and Mouse Trap Deli, Marrakesh Cheese and Chocolate Heaven where we savor a drink at the delightful Bierfassl restaurant. Tsonga shoes and bags are next, and then we visit the Mandela Monument. We overnight at Fern Hill Hotel near Howick (or similar).
Day 5 : Talana Museum And The Battle Of Blood River
Location: Dundee
Accommodation: GH
Accommodation Name: The Lapha
Meals Included: Breakfast
We are on our way to the Dundee-Rorke’s Drift area for a tour of the battlefields and historical sites of Blood River/Ncome/Talana. “By 1836 relations between the British rulers in the Cape and the Dutch settlers had reached an all- time low. They decided to pack-up their worldly goods load them onto covered wagons and head into the largely unknown interior of South Africa. Thus began in 1836 the exodus that would be recorded by history as ‘The Great Trek’! The north, west and eastward movement of this exodus of Trekkers, who became known as Voortrekkers inevitably led to conflict with the indigenous peoples who inhabited the hinterland. Trek leader Piet Retief and his party were killed at King Dingane’s capital of Mgungundlovu in February 1838…”. Lunch is enjoyed en route, and we spend our last night at The Lapha in Dundee (or similar).
Day 6 : Back To Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Heading on our way back to the airport in Johannesburg, you can go to the Apartheid Museum as an optional activity.
What's Included
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Entrance Fees
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Local Taxes
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Fully Guided
Professional Tourist Guide always available
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Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
Game drives in our own touring vehicle as we enter and drive in Addo. You can do more optional game drives like a sunset game drive or a night game drive
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals – Half Board
For the first 2 days.
What's Not Included
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Train Tickets
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Meals – Full Board
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Information:
This tour must have a minimum number of four adults to start
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