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12 days Drakensburg Mountains & North Coast Tour

Days 1 - 3  Drakensberg Mountains

Fly into Johannesburg International airport today and pick up your hire car to drive the four hours through to the Drakensberg Mountains. This area is one of the most beautiful regions of South Africa with towering mountain scenery, sparkling crystal clear streams and awe inspiring hiking trails

You will stay at the Cavern Berg Resort, situated in the Northern Drakensberg. Nestled in the foothills of the surrounding mountains, the resort is close to the starting point of many walks and hikes and overlooks indigenous forests

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this environment, and maybe visit the surrounding sites of interest. Craft centres and tea shops are scattered throughout the area and additional optional activities include golfing, helicopter rides or mountain biking. Breakfasts & dinners included.

Days 4 & 5:  Ballito Bay, North Coast

Drive south from the cool highlands to the warm breezes of the Indian Ocean and Ballito Bay, 50km from Durban. This drive should take 3 hours. Ballito is a pretty town with clean, safe beaches, shops and restaurants and many other attractions in the surrounding area. You will stay at Thompson's Bay Lodge, a tastefully furnished guest house located next to Thompson's Bay swimming beach with wonderful views over the ocean, and close to restaurants and shops. Perhaps enjoy some day trips in the area, or just relax on the beach! Breakfasts included.

Days 6 - 8:  St. Lucia Wetlands

Take a scenic drive northwards along the beautiful coastal road, enjoy wonderful views across the Indian Ocean. Arrive in St. Lucia and stay for three nights at the Santa Lucia guest house, a small and friendly, Mediterranean style establishment set in lush gardens with a swimming pool. St. Lucia is a beautiful area, a World Heritage Site wetland of International importance and a breeding site for many species of bird as well as perfect habitat for many animals including buffalo, leopard, rhino, hippo and crocodile. There is plenty to see and do here, including day trips to Cape Vidal for stunning beaches, some whale watching and snorkelling, boat trips on the estuary and walks through the coastal dunes and surrounding inland plains. The seafood restaurants in St. Lucia are excellent! Breakfasts included

Days 9 & 10:  Border of Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Take the interesting inland road through to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, a lush and beautiful area which is home to many wildlife species including rhino, lion, leopard and elephant. You will stay at Bushlands Game Lodge, a luxurious lodge with wooden, elevated rooms connected by raised wooden walkways to the main dining area, bar, swimming pool and open air Boma. A watering hole on the property attracts species such as zebra, wildebeest, impala, nyala, giraffe and warthog. Optional game drives and day tours are available to enable you to explore this unique area. Breakfasts & dinners included.

Day 11:  Johannesburg

Your drive from Hluhluwe takes you north through Kwazulu - Natal and Mpumalanga to Johannesburg where you will have time to relax for one night before your onward flight. You will stay in the suburbs at Silverwood Guest House. This small and intimate establishment is set in beautiful gardens and offers a peaceful respite from the busy city environment. Breakfast included.

Day 13:   Fly out

Today you will drop off your hire car at Johannesburg airport and connect with your onward flight

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