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Enjoy an exciting 2-day adventure from Durban, combining wildlife, history, spectacular waterfalls, the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass. Visit Tala Game Reserve for a safari where you can see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, kudus, impalas and other wildlife, then continue to Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site, learning more about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s journey. On day two, travel to Underberg and experience an unforgettable 4x4 journey up the spectacular Sani Pass into Lesotho, with breathtaking mountain scenery and a visit to a traditional Basotho village.
Key Highlights:
- Tala Game Reserve safari
- Howick Falls
- Mandela Capture Site
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Sani Pass 4x4 adventure
-Lesotho & Basotho village
- Spectacular mountain scenery
- Return to Durban
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up all travelers from hotels, airport or port. They must send their pick up details to us so that we can arrange their pick up
Itinerary
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1Tala Private Game Reserve
We depart from Durban at 7.30am and head off to Tala Game Reserve for a 4x4 game drive. Tala Private Game Reserve spans over 3,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience. Your tour begins with a leisurely drive through the reserve, accompanied by one of the experienced game rangers. Keep your eyes peeled for the rhino - as well as other exciting species such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species. As you explore the diverse landscape, your guide will share fascinating insights into the reserve's history, ecology, and wildlife conservation efforts.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Natal Lion Park
From Tala Game Reserve we head to Natal Lion Park for a short 1 hour game drive where we see lions and elephants and admire the very thick bush. We also see a variety of birds.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Howick Falls
From Natal Lion Park we head to Howick Falls. Howick Fall is 20 minutes from Pietermaritzberg. Howick Falls are simply breathtaking, and the deafening rush of water from the viewing deck is incredibly relaxing and mystifying at the same time. At 95m, they're the same height as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and date back to when Kwazulu Natal was first inhabited by man. Several arts and crafts stalls can be found on the viewing platform and along Morling Road which leads down to the falls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Nelson Mandela Capture Site
From Howick Falls we head to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, also in Howick. Here we visit the museum and the world renowned Nelson Mandela monument. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Underberg
From Nelson Mandela Capture Site we take a drive in the Natal Midlands as we head to Underberg for the night. Right at the foot of the majestic mountains of the southern Drakensberg, Underberg is a little town that exudes a lot of charm. In fact, it has the kind of ethereal beauty that can only come from looming mountains, lush greenery, and the endless blue of African skies. This part of KwaZulu-Natal is supremely tranquil, but also offers so much in the way of trails and outdoors adventures.
15 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Sani Pass
The Sani Pass is very popular with many people coming from all over the world just to see this challenging pass. The Sani Pass Tour is a thrilling adventure that takes you on a scenic journey through the picturesque landscapes of South Africa and Lesotho. The tour starts in the quaint town of Underberg and takes you up the majestic Sani Pass, a steep and winding mountain road that links South Africa to Lesotho.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Durban
From the Sani Pass at around 3.30 pm we commence our journey back to Durban arriving at around 6.30pm.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Depart from Durban and head to Tala Game Reserve
On day 2 we depart from the hotel at 8am and head to Underberg town to transfer to a 4x4
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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