The Drakensberg mountains of South Africa or uKhahlamba (the Barrier of Spears) is a 200-kilometer-long mountainous wonderland and world heritage site. The largest proportion of the Drakensberg area falls in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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DAY 1 – Durban to the Drakensberg

After an early departure from Durban, we travel to the Valley of 1000 Hills and enjoy the magnificent panorama. Continue to the colonial town of Pietermaritzburg, famous for its many Victorian buildings, and then on to the spectacular Howick Falls, where the Umgeni River plunges 95 metres over dolomite cliffs. After stopping for lunch en-route (own account), the journey continues through the Natal Midlands to the central Drakensberg for your overnight. Dinner included at lodge.

Overnight:  Sani Pass Hotel / Similar            Dinner & Bed

DAY 2 – Drakensberg to Durban

This morning we depart the hotel in 4 x 4 vehicles and climb the Sani Pass into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. At 2874 metres above sea level the Sani Pass is the highest vehicle pass in Southern Africa. Visit an authentic Sotho village where you learn more about these friendly inhabitants before stopping for lunch at the highest pub in Africa! Return to Durban in the late afternoon.

Breakfast & Lunch

NB Passports required for Lesotho

01 November 2010 - 31 October 2011
R4635 per person sharing twin / double
R955 single supplement

Minimum 2 pax

Includes

Accommodation as stated or similar

Breakfast on all days

Lunch on day 2

Dinner on day 1

Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Services of a professional English speaking Tourist Guide

Entrance fees and excursions where applicable

Porterage

Excludes

All airfares and airport taxes

All other meals

All excursions and entrances other than stated in itinerary

Items of a personal nature such as tips, beverages, laundry, etc.

Durban City Tour

Shakaland Tour

Valley of a Thousand Hills

Collection time: 07h30

Passports required for Lesotho