Travel component IV
Johannesburg - KwaZulu Natal - Durban
Legend Meals: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Travel assistant = your German speaking tour guide and driver, who assist you through your whole journey
Day 1: Flight from Europe/Johannesburg
Today morning you will arrive at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Your travel assistant will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Johannesburg. After you refreshed and had a small lunch at your hotel you will have a city tour through this cosmopolitan and vibrant city with your travel guide. In the evening you will enjoy a drink at a terrace overlooking the uncountable lights of the city.
Meals included: (L)
Day 2: Johannesburg/KwaZulu Natal
Today you drive with your travel assistance to the impressive Drakensberge. The drive will take about 4.5 hours. Your drive will take you through lovely mountain passes with great views over KwaZulu Natal. You will stop for lunch on the way and you will arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. There you can spend some time to relax and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere, enjoying the spa to relax or just spend some time with a drink on your private terrace. Beside that you will define together with your guide the best hiking tours for the next two days.
Meals included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 3-4: Drakensberge
Spend two full days in the Drakensberge. Get up early and enjoy your choosen hikes through this gorgeous mountain chain. You can choose on one day a hiking trail, on which you can explore over 290 species of birds and 48 species of mammals - surrounded by a wonderful vegetation. On your second day you can drive up to the top of Sani Pass (border between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho) - there you can make a stop and visit the highest pub of South Africa - on 3'000 metres above sea level. An unforgettable experience.
Meals included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 5-6: Elepant Coast
After your breakfast you will drive towards Durban to the beautiful Elephant coast, about 4 hours driving time from the Drakensberge. You will have several stops for picture taking and lunch on your way down. At the Elephant coast you will check-in at your lodge and enjoy a great dinner. Smell and feel the great air from the sea and take your time to enjoy yourself.
The next day you will visit the world-famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where you can spot out for elephants, rhinos, turtles - and with a little bit of luck you will even see the gorgeous whales in this area while sitting at the beach. You will enjoy a nice picnic at the sea and spend your time watching the wonderful place and wildlife.
Meals included: (B), (L), (D)
Day 7: Durban
Today morning you will hit the road again towards Durban, approximately 2 hours driving time. After you checked in at your hotel you will go out on a city tour through this fantastic city. You will taste great indian cuisine and visit the uShaka Marine World, as well as the Wilson's Wharf on the Victoria Embankment. If you would like to stroll through typical South African markets a visit at the Grey Street or Warwick Triangle should not be missed. In the evening you will enjoy a romantic dinner at the sea - overlooking the city.
Meals included: (B)
Day 8: Durban/Johannesburg
After breakfast you will have some time to spend for a walk on the beach after you drive to King Shaka International airport in Durban. Your flight to Johannesburg will take about 50 minutes. After your departure at OR Tambo International airport you will drive to your hotel in Johannesburg. The city invites you to a visit and a lovely dinner in one of the best restaurants and sky bars. A unforgettable sundowner is waiting for you.
Meals included: (B), (D)
Day 9: Johannesburg/Flight back to Europe
Today it’s your day of departure. You will have a late check-out at the hotel, so you can refresh yourself before your flight back to Europe in the evening. Your travel assistant will visit one of the best craft markets in Johannesburg where you are able to buy some souvenirs or just enjoy the lively market atmosphere. This will take about two hours, followed by a relaxed lunch in Johannesburg. After that you will drive back to the hotel and refresh yourself before you drive to the O.R. Tambo International airport. Now it’s time to say “Goodbye” and wish you a pleasant flight back home, with a lot of memories and stories to tell in your luggage!
Meals included: (B)
Our add-on's for this travel component:
- Go shopping on the market with your chef at the lodge and cook with him your dinner. Your chef will explain you the ingredients and teach you how to cook new and fancy meals
- Enjoy a private South African dinner in a 'booma', a wind-secure braai area (South African barbecue). Can be used for private groups or also for a romantic candle-light dinner for two
- Enjoy a high-class beach-picnic - no matter if you are a group or you prefer a charming picnic for two - listen to the waves and spot out for some whales or sharks