Day 1
Fly from the UK
Start your holiday with an overnight flight to Durban via Johannesburg
KwaZulu-Natal in a Nutshell
Self-drive holiday
Durban Coast • Drakensberg Mountains • Battlefields • Safari
Highlights
KwaZulu-Natal in a Nutshell
KwaZulu-Natal in a Nutshell Summary
- Fly overnight from the UK to Durban via Johannesburg
- uMhlanga Rocks - 1 night, The Oyster Box (BB)
- Drakensberg Mountains - 2 nights, Cathedral Peak (FB)
- Spioenkop - 1 night, Three Tree Hill (FB)
- Rorke’s Drift - 2 nights, Fugitive’s Drift (FB)
- Manyoni Game Reserve - 2 nights, Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge (FI + activities)
- Dolphin Coast – 3 nights, Sala Beach House (BB)
- Return to the UK on your overnight flight from South Africa
BB = Bed and Breakfast. FB = Full Board. FI = Fully Inclusive (Full Board + local drinks)
This holiday can be enjoyed exactly as described or it can be amended to meet your requirements. Choose from guesthouse style accommodation or premium hotels depending on your taste and budget, the below are simply suggestions. Ask the African Pride team for their recommendations on 01904 619428.
Day by day
DAY 2
Relax in sub-tropical Durban
Arrive in Durban and collect your hire car for the short drive to your hotel. The coastal town of uMhlanga offers beachside cafes and shopping opportunities to ease you into South African life. Relax on the sands or take a stroll along the boardwalk for a photo at the famous uMhlanga lighthouse. Drive time approx. 30 minutes.
DAYS 3-4
Drive to the Drakensberg Mountains.
Head inland to the breath-taking uKhaHlamba-Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site. Home to dramatic mountain scenery, numerous hiking trails and many examples of San Rock art, this is paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. Additional activities can include mountain biking, horse-riding or exploring the forests on a canopy tour – ask your African Pride consultant for details. Drive time approx. 4 hours.
DAY 5
Drive to the Spioenkop Battlefields
Situated in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg range, we suggest splitting your time between Spioenkop and Rorke’s Drift areas to fully understand the history of both the Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu conflicts. The lodges here also offer additional activities such as game drives and game walks in their private reserves. Please note: it is essential to pre-book Battlefield Tours and some game experiences. Not all tours run every day. If you wish to take a particular tour a minimum 3-night stay is recommended. Drive time approx. 1 ½ hours.
DAYS 6-7
Drive to Rorke's Drift
Next drive to the famous battlefield sites of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana. We think Fugitive’s Drift is a treat for all. The views are incredible, and the passionate story-telling of the expert tour guides will enthral anyone, whether familiar with the history or not. Pre-booking of the 2 primary Battlefields Tours are essential, and additional time can easily be spent at further historical sites or enjoying the scenic walks if you would like to extend your stay. Drive time approx. 2½ hours.
DAYS 8-9
Enjoy a wildlife safari in the Manyoni Reserve
Drive to the Manyoni Game Reserve for a 2 night safari experience. One of several private Game Reserves in the north-east of KwaZulu-Natal, this area is home to spectacular scenery as well as the iconic wildlife. Enjoy game drives to try and spot the Big 5 with mountain backdrops, rivers and wooded valleys framing the view. The reserves of KZN are a conservation success story and a real favourite of the African Pride team. Drive time approx. 4 ½ hours.
DAYS 10-12
Drive to the Dolphin Coast
Enjoy a final morning on safari before you drive down to the Dolphin Coast, just north of Durban. Relax by the pool or enjoy the ocean views from the pretty seaside towns nestled amongst the palm trees. Keep your eyes peeled for the eponymous dolphins skimming along the shoreline, or ask your African Pride consultant about surfing, snorkelling or SUP tours in the area. Drive time approx. 3 ½ hours.
DAY 13
Drive to the airport
Make the short drive to Durban airport to drop off your hire car and catch your onward flight via Johannesburg to the UK.
Day 14
Arrive in the UK
Welcome Home!
13 nights
From £4,719 per person*
Ask the African Pride team or your travel agent for a personalised quotation.
Contact us on 01904 619428.
*Price based on 2 adults sharing, for a departure on 4 May 2025 from London Heathrow unless otherwise specified.
Prices correct at time of publication. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. See website terms of use for further information on guide prices.
What's included
Full details of inclusions will be detailed with your holiday quotation.
Included
Economy class flights
Accommodation
Meals as shown
Group C Car hire
Activities as included by the lodges or camps
Community and Conservation fees as included at lodges or camps
Not Included
Personal Travel Insurance
Visa and visa fees where relevant
Any items of a personal nature
Beverages unless otherwise shown
Gratuities
Battlefields Tours – prices vary by tour type and location
Additional activities not included at lodges or camps
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