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Fly to Durban
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight direct flight to Durban with British Airways. You will be met on arrival and assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs.
Begin with a stay in Durban on Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront; here waits fine dining, direct beach access and a superb spa for a relaxing start to the journey. Next, adventures in the Drakensberg Mountains beckon including guided treks, horse riding and fly fishing. Move onwards through the historic Zulu Battlefields – take a thought-provoking tour to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift led by resident historians. Finish with the sights of the Big 5 from a camp reminiscent of a bygone era; what’s more, Thanda is a private game reserve so the camp staff are the only people you’ll encounter on the roads while you’re here.
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Price is per person based on 2 sharing and includes all economy international and internal flights, accommodation, private transfer to The Oyster Box, 10 days car hire and meals as specified.
Meal basis: BB Bed & breakfast, FB Full board, FI Fully Inclusive.
This itinerary is only a suggestion - our experienced sales consultants will be happy to put together alternative, tailor made itineraries.
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight direct flight to Durban with British Airways. You will be met on arrival and assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs.
Transfer to The Oyster Box for a 3 night stay. This classically colonial hotel is set on the Umhlanga seafront adjacent to the iconic lighthouse. If you fancy yourself a history buff or art enthusiast there’s much to explore in the area. Lulu, a museologist is on hand to present indigenous artefacts few are privy to at the home of Marshall Campbell; guided street art walking tours come recommended whilst local artists can be found convening around Glenwood; and a stroll through South Africa’s oldest botanical gardens introduces you to a unique collection of orchids and palms. (BB)
The Oyster BoxPick up your hire car and drive to Montusi Mountain Lodge for a 3 night stay. Against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains, soft adventures include hiking or mountain biking along mountain trails, horse riding, fly fishing and swinging over forests on a zip line. If the ten kilometre hike to the top of Cathedral Peak is a little daunting, we can arrange for you to hop into a helicopter or take a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon ride instead. For down time back at the lodge, there are thatched garden suites with uninterrupted panoramas of the Amphitheatre escarpment and a swimming pool to cool down in. (FB)
Drive on to Fugitives’ Drift, a National Heritage Site set in its own private game reserve, for a 3 night stay. The 1879 battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, immortalised in the film ‘Zulu’, are brought to life in an engaging and emotive way. Sit on the battlefield itself and be mesmerised with tales of bravery and incredible victories. (FB)
Fugitives' DriftEnd your trip with a drive to Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve for a 3 night stay. Twice-daily safari game drives allow close encounters with the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) as well as sightings of the occasional wild dog, cheetah and hyena. Ask for Thanda’s resident wildlife photographer, Christian Sperka for the best tips on capturing the wildlife on camera. (FI)
Drive to Durban Airport and fly back to London Heathrow via Johannesburg with British Airways.
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