Luxury 5-Day Lesotho, Drakensberg & Safari Tour from Durban, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This exclusive ‘berg and bush’ tour combines the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains – a world heritage site – with a luxury big-5 bush experience at Nambiti Private Game Reserve, the culture in Lesotho and art of Clarens.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This exclusive ‘berg and bush’ tour combines the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains – a world heritage site – with a luxury big-5 bush experience at Nambiti Private Game Reserve, the culture in Lesotho and art of Clarens.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sani Pass, Basotho Culture and Sani Mountain Lodge
Stop At: Sani Pass, Sani Pass, Mokhotlong District
Depart from Durban at 6:00am. Travel into Lesotho via the Sani Pass. Lunch at The Highest Pub in Africa, at Sani Mountain Lodge.
Basotho Blanket Presentation.
Ride to Basotho Village (approx. 1 hour on horseback – weather dependant) to enjoy an Immersive Basotho Cultural Experience.
Sundowners at the top of Black Mountain, at 3240m ASL.
Overnight at Sani Mountain Lodge or similar.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sani Mountain Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Roof of Africa Route, Bushmen Paintings and Arty Clarens
Stop At: Afriski Mountain Resort, Oxbow – Mapholaneng Rd, Lesotho
Head towards Clarens (an arty, eclectic town that’s full of life) on the Roof of Africa route. Highest mountain passes in Southern Africa 3222m ASL. Home to the Worlds highest diamond mine, volcanic pipes have provided diamonds and hot water springs.
Lunch at Afriski, Bushmen Paintings, Head out of Lesotho to Clarens through the beautiful Clarens rock formations. Arts and culture in Clarens.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Clarens, Clarens, Free State
Art and culture in Clarens. This arty and fascinating town is appealing to lovers of nature and culture – the picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful sandstone mountains and formations. Enjoy viewing art galleries and exhibitions in this awe inspiring setting.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Baris Guesthouse or similar.
Day 3: Golden Gate National Park and Nambiti Private Game Reserve
Stop At: Golden Gate Highlands National Park, R712, Clarens South Africa
Your route to Nambiti Private Game Reserve leads you through the magnificent Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Towering sandstone buttresses and outcrops line your route and sighting of buck and small mammals are possible.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nambiti Private Game Reserve in Ndaka Lodge or similar.
Day 4: Game Viewing at Nambiti Private Game Reserve
Stop At: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve, Nambiti North Gate, Kwazulu Natal, Ladysmith 3370 South Africa
Nambiti is the only game reserve in the area with the Big 5 and currently has over 40 other species of game including cheetah, giraffe, hippo, hyena, impala, eland and zebra.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nambiti Private Game Reserve in Ndaka Lodge or similar.
Day 5: Nambiti to Durban
Stop At: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve, Nambiti North Gate, Kwazulu Natal, Ladysmith 3370 South Africa
Transfer back to Durban, arrival back at approx. 5pm
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
