This tour will take you through Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape beaches, and the mountainous trekking country of Lesotho. Many National Parks can offer a great experience with the Elephants, but we choose Addo as the herds are vast and the encounter is worthwhile. Before heading to Lesotho, you will visit the fourth oldest town, Graaff Reinet. Later, leave for Durban via the jagged peaks of Drakensberg Mountains and have a guided hike through the world heritage site.
Highlights
Game drive to Addo Elephant National Park.
Tour the historic town of Graaff Reinet.
Visit the Drakensberg Mountains.
Stroll the city of Lesotho- Malealea.
Operating days: every day
Departure time: 0730 hours
Single Supplment: $170
Departure point: Port Elizabeth accommodation pick-up
Arrival point: Durban accommodation drop- off
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Meet your crew in Port Elizabeth early in the morning. At noon game drive to the Addo Elephant National Park. It well- known for elephants after which it gains its name. Its recent expansion has made the Park the third largest of South Africa National Parks and its unique wildlife supports a wide variety of animals. Spend the whole afternoon in search of the animals that call Addo home.
Overnight at Three Pools Day Camping
Meal (s): Dinner
Today you will have a city tour to the fourth oldest town in the country; Graaff Reinet. In the evening, you will join in the sundowner excursion to the valley of Desolation. The valley offers a panoramic view of the town.
Overnight at Nqweba campsite.
Meal(s) Inlcuded: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
NB; during winter the sundowner activity will be taken in the morning of the following day
Early morning cut across the vast expanse of Great Karoo to the nestled heights of Lesotho. It is one of the highest countries in the world lying 100m above sea level. Its independent kingdom boasts the highest peaks of Southern Africa. Climb the camp set high in the mountains of Lesotho for overnight.
Overnight at Lesotho Camp site
Meal(s) Inlcuded: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The clean air accompanies us for an exploration of the mountain on foot. Go wild in search of a community that calls the mountain home. The rarest community in the region are the Basotho. They are famous for their traditional hats, blankets, and their sturdy ponies; which are renowned for their surefootedness in the mountains. There will be an optional pony trek to experience first-hand.
Accommodation at the Malealea
Meal(s) Inlcuded: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart Lesotho for the mountains of Drakensberg through the sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate. The Park is a UNESCO world recognized site and paradise to the hikers. It is still known even if you mention it in the Zulu name ‘Ukhalamba- the barrier of spears’ or the Afrikaans name ‘Drakensberg- Dragon Mountains.’
Accommodation at Road Lodge Umhlanga
Meal (s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rise for a long hike through the Park. Our local guide will take you on this and on the way you will see examples of San rock art. Not only do we offer the steep hike but also simple daily activity depending on the level group. In like manner, we try to cater to every need but most importantly is ensuring everyone enjoys the mountain paradise.
Accommodation at Road Lodge Umhlanga
Meal (s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Leave for Durban where your tour will come to an end. We highly appreciate your trip with us and wish you safe travel to your onward journey
Meal (s) Included: Breakfast
