Cost: TBC
Daily Schedule
Greater Addo Elephant National Park area
This morning you will meet your crew in the windy city of Gqeberha (previously called Port Elizabeth) and we will be heading straight Addo Elephant National Park for our afternoon game drive. Recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend the afternoon in search of the animals.
| Accommodation: | Kudu Ridge Lodge http://www.kuduridge.co.za |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Afternoon game drive in Addo NP (in the Nomad truck) |
Graaff Reinet
The historic town of Graaff-Reinet nestles in the heartland of the Great Karoo and offers a unique insight into the history of this arid region. It is also the fourth oldest town in the country. This evening you will join a sundowner excursion to the Valley of Desolation, this unique valley offers a panoramic view over the town and the wide open plains stretching out below. Kindly note that during the winter months, this activity will become a Sunrise excursion to the valley of Desolation the following morning.
| Accommodation: | Profcon Resort http://www.profconresort.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Addo to Graaff Reinet |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Valley of Desolation Sundowner Tour |
Lesotho – Malealea
This morning we cut across the vast expanse of the Great Karoo, our destination is nestled in the heights of Lesotho. This autonomous mountain kingdom boasts the highest peaks in Southern Africa and is one of the highest countries in the world, the entire kingdom lies over 1000m above sea level. Having crossed the mighty Orange River, we enter the border of Lesotho and make the climb to our camp set high in the mountains.
| Accommodation: | Malealea Lodge http://www.malealea.com |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Graaff Reinet to Lesotho |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Border Post: | South Africa: Van Rooyens Gate, Open: 06h00-22h00 Lesotho: Van Rooyens Gate, Open: 06h00-22h00 |
Lesotho – Malealea
The clean air of the mountains accompanies us this morning as we explore the mountains on foot, our hike concludes with a village visit and the opportunity to gain insight into the community that calls these mountains home. The Basotho are famous for their traditional hats, blankets and their sturdy ponies. Basotho ponies are renowned for their surefootedness in the mountains and you have the opportunity of an optional pony trek this afternoon to experience this first-hand. This activity is not for the inexperienced or fainthearted.
| Accommodation: | Malealea Lodge http://www.malealea.com |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Morning Hike, Lesotho Village tour |
| Activities: | Pony Trekking |
South Africa – uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
We exit Lesotho and travel through the sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate. Our destination is the mountains of the Drakensberg. Running the length of the Kwazulu-Natal province, the Ukuhlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. Whether you go by the Zulu name uKhahlamba, meaning 'barrier of spears', or the Afrikaans name Drakensberge, meaning 'dragon mountains', these towering mountains are a hiker’s paradise and worthy of exploration.
| Accommodation: | Monks Cowl http://www.goodersonleisure.co.za/gooderson-monks-cowl-golf-resort The Nest https://www.thenest.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Lesotho to Drakensberg |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Oliviers Hoek Pass |
| Border Post: | Lesotho: Maseru Bridge, Tel: +27 51 924 4300, Open: 24hrs South Africa: Maseru Bridge, Tel: +27 51 924 4300, Open: 24hrs |
UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
We set out this morning for a lengthy hike. Along our way we will have the opportunity to view examples of San rock art with a local guide at Battle Cave. While we encourage everyone to make the most of the day in mountains, we may offer separate options depending on the activity level of the group. With a number of trails available we can ensure that we cater to every need, the most important aim is to ensure everyone enjoys this mountain paradise at their own pace
| Accommodation: | Monks Cowl http://www.goodersonleisure.co.za/gooderson-monks-cowl-golf-resort The Nest https://www.thenest.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Lesotho to Drakensberg |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Hike with your guide in Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park |
Kwa Zulu Natal Coast – Durban
It’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. On the 5th August 1962, police waved down a car on a lonely country road in KwaZulu-Natal. At the wheel was Nelson Mandela. He was arrested and spent 27 years in prison. Today you will have the opportunity to visit this historic capture site, marked by an impressive sculpture in honour of “Madiba”. We will also stop at the Howick Falls to listen to the power of the falls and take some photos at the view point. Then it’s onto the bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s largest port where you will have time to stretch your legs with a stroll along the promenade before heading for our final destination, St Lucia.
Extra Info / Disclaimer
Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometres and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travellers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometre. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!
Tour departure point
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
11:00am Kings Beach Hotel, La Roche Drive, Humewood,
Gqeberha (previously called Port Elizabeth), South Africa
Tel: +27 41 582 3720
www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/kings-each/pages/overview.aspx
Tour ending point
Garden Court South Beach, 73 OR Tambo Parade, South Beach,
Durban, South Africa
Tel: + 27 (031) 337 5511
https://www.tsogosun.com/garden-court-south-beach
Maximum Number of Passengers
20
After hours emergency contact
Our reservations staff are available to receive emergency calls. We would like to request that you respect this emergency number and use it only in the event of emergencies. Please only contact this number if, for example, you have missed your incoming flight, you cannot find your airport transfer or you are running late for your tour departure.
If calling from outside South Africa: 0027 79 154 2588
If calling within South Africa: 079 154 2588
Arrival / Departure
Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems. We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
40onBurg Hotel
More than just comfortable rooms and delicious aperitifs, 40onBurg Hotel focusses on providing personal, impeccable service associated with old-world hospitality, complete with all the necessary modern conveniences. Their warm and friendly, locally procured and experienced team are on hand to ensure you feel super-comfortable, well cared for, and completely at home during your stay! The en-suite rooms are luxuriously spacious by international standards with the smallest starting at 4.5X5 metres. 40onBurg is the official tour departure point and ending point for Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris, for Cape Town.
What’s included
All meals which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
What’s excluded
Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, soft drinks) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities / souvenirs / tips.
Countries Visited
South Africa, Lesotho
Onward Travel
This tour can be linked to some of our other tours such as our 07-day Garden Route tours and our 08-Day Eswatini & Kruger tour. If you are interested to enhance your tour further, please contact us to receive a list of all the available options to suite your time frame and budget.