Durban Trip Overview
Wow, you get to experience Tala Private Game Reserve, Mandela Capture Site and the world famous Drakensberg. Here you get to experience the best that South Africa has to offer. The 3 days starting off at the game reserve and ending at the incredible mountain ranges is a never to be forgotten experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Durban, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Safaris
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What to Expect When Visiting Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Wow, you get to experience Tala Private Game Reserve, Mandela Capture Site and the world famous Drakensberg. Here you get to experience the best that South Africa has to offer. The 3 days starting off at the game reserve and ending at the incredible mountain ranges is a never to be forgotten experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Start off from Durban at 6:30am and head off to Tala Private Game Reserve on the first leg of the Safari
Stop At: Tala Private Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg 3202 South Africa
At Tala Private Game Reserve, arrive and immediately go for game drive in a 4 x 4 vehicle viewing various wild life including giraffe, rhino, warthogs and many more. There is also a huge amount of bird species. The vast reserve also boasts of many different types of indigenous trees.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Howick Falls, Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street, Howick South Africa
From Tala Game Reserve drive up north passing the town of Pietermaritzburg before reaching Howick Falls further up. Spend an hour or so viewing the Howick Falls
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Drakensberg Region, Drakensberg Region, KwaZulu-Natal
From Howick Falls, drive through the beautiful Midlands Meander area on route to the Drakensberg Mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Drakensberg
Day 2: Start off day 2 with a visit to Giant Castle in the Drakensberg.
Stop At: Giants Castle Game Reserve, Giants Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Visit the Caves at the Giant’s Castle in the Drakensberg Mountains
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Drakensberg Region, Drakensberg Region, KwaZulu-Natal
Enjoy hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at the hotel in the Drakensberg Mountains
Day 3: Day 3 starts off with a tour of the Drakensberg Mountains after breakfast.
Stop At: Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Region South Africa
After breakfast, continue to tour the Drakensberg where you encounter breathtaking views of this magnificent range of mountains. The average height of the Drakensberg Mountain range is 2 900 metres. However, it is home to some of the country’s highest peaks, which surge up to 3 482 metres above sea level. Between and amongst these peaks are plateaus, valleys, slopes, and incredible mountain passes that make for some of the best hiking, walking and cycling adventures in South Africa.
Depart from the Drakensberg Mountains in late afternoon to return to Durban for drop offs at the port, airport or hotels.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nelson Mandela Capture Site, R103, Howick 3620 South Africa
At mid-day set on on a drive in the Midlands Meander on route to Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Arrive at Nelson Mandela Capture Site and take a tour of the Museum as well as the Monument. From the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, drive back to Durban with expected arrival of 6pm to conclude the 3 day tour.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
