7 Day Tour
Cost:
from R12750 (per person)
From Durban to Port Elizabeth, this Drakensberg, Lesotho & Addo adventure tour takes us through the mountainous pony trekking country of Lesotho, to Eastern Cape beaches and into the bush at Addo Elephant National Park. Leaving Durban, we visit the craggy peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains and take a guided hike through a World Heritage Site. We head to Lesotho and then visit Graaff Reinet before arriving in Port Elizabeth. Here we visit Addo Elephant Park where you can have a most spectacular elephant viewing experience.
*This tour also DEPARTS from Port Elizabeth*
Daily Schedule
uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
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 will be our backdrop for the next two nights. On our way we make a short stop to view the scenic Howick Falls and a visit to the nearby site that marked the capture of South Africa’s most famous man, Nelson Mandela.
| 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. |
| Route: | Durban to Drakensberg |
| Meals: | Dinner |
| Highlights: | Visit to the Mandela Capture Site, visit Howick Falls |
uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
We set out this morning for a day of hiking to explore the mountains of the Drakensberg, along our way we will have the opportunity to view examples of San rock art with a local guide at Battles 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. |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Hike with your guide in Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park |
Lesotho to Malealea
Our journey today begins with a mountain pass and an opportunity to visit a Vulture restaurant where we hope to view these fascinating birds. Our route winds its way through the magnificent cliffs off the Golden Gate National Park before we enter Lesotho in the afternoon, we pass the capital city of Maseru as continue the climb to our base high amongst the mountain peaks.
| 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: | Drakensberg to Malealea |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Drive through Golden Gate National Park, Visit to Vulture restaurant |
| Border Post: | South Africa: Maseru Bridge, Tel: +27 (0) 51 924 4300, Open: 24hrs Lesotho: Maseru Bridge, Tel: +266 22 313 796, Open: 24hrs |
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 faint-hearted.
| 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 Visit |
| Activities: | Pony Trekking, Additional Hiking Options |
South Africa – Graaff Reinet
Returning to South Africa, we descend the mountains and take aim across the Great Karoo. The semi-arid Karoo represents the heartland of rural South Africa and presents a stark contrast to the mountains we leave behind. Our overnight stop is set in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, the fourth oldest town in the country. We cross the mighty Orange (Gariep) River today as we journey through the vast countryside of the Karoo. This evening you will have the opportunity to 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: | Malealea to Graaff Reinet |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Valley of Desolation sundowner tour |
| Border Post: | Lesotho: Vanrooyenshek, Tel: +27 51 583 1525, Open: 06h00-22h00. South Africa: Vanrooyenshek, Tel: +27 51 583 1516, Open: 06h00-22h00 |
Greater Addo Elephant National Park area
Setting course for the coast once again, we pass through the open plains of the Karoo and the wildlife charms of the Addo National Park. Upon arrival in the greater Addo region, we set up camp and head to the National Park to enjoy an afternoon game drive in our Nomad truck, in search of the famous elephants that call Addo home.
| 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. |
| Route: | Graaff Reinet to Addo |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Afternoon game drive in Addo National Park (In Overland truck) |
Extra Info / Disclaimer
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Departure Time: 12:00
Address: 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
Tour ending point
Kings Beach Hotel, La Roche Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Tel: +27 41 582 3720
www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/kings-each/pages/overview.aspx
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 73 322 6842 or 0027 79 154 2588
If calling within South Africa: 073 322 6842 or 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 Ubuntu Adventure Tours to make these bookings.
What’s included
All meals which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Overland truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
What’s excluded
Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, soft drinks, souvenirs, tips) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities)
Countries Visited
South Africa and Lesotho
All information provided in this tour dossier is subject to change without prior notice. Changes would always be in consideration of your safety first and a better quality experience where possible. Overnight accommodation stops can change without prior notification, depending on road or weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the properties listed in this dossier, these are to be used as a guideline only. We recommend that you download the most up to date version of this tour dossier one week prior to your tour departure date, however, changes are possible within 7 days prior to your tour departure.
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”!