Days 1 - 2: Northern Drakensberg

Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, and overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve, lies Three Tree Hill Lodge.

Formerly known as Three Trees at Spioenkop, this Fair Trade certified lodge, places great emphasis on Sustainable Responsible Tourism and offers spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food with superb hospitality. It is the ideal environment in which to immerse yourself in nature, unwind and be rejuvenated.

Go hiking, birding, mountain biking, trail running or simply read a book & relax. Share a bottle of wine over a plate of fresh farm fare & fall asleep to the sound of the jackal crying in the valley below your cottage. 

Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or cultural enrichment, our diverse range of experiences ensure an unforgettable stay for guests of all preferences and interests. 

Expert tips

Add these exciting self-guided activities ON SITE, to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

  • 🦜 Birding - Free of charge, list of 270 birds found in your rooms
  • 🌱Nature Walks - Free of charge. 25km of well-marked walking trails
  • 🤸Yoga - Free of charge, mats are available from the reception
  • 👣Cemetery Walk - Visit Rangeworthy Cemetery 2,5km down the road
  • 🧃Picnic - Arrange to enjoy your lunch out on one of the walking trail spots 
  • 🏃Trail Running - 25km of well-marked trails

Add these exciting self-guided activities IN THE REGION, to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

  • 🧗‍♂️ Northern, Central & Cathedral Peak Drakensberg Mountain Hikes - with picnic lunch from the lodge
  • 🏹All Out Adventure Tours - Zip-lining, quad biking, king swing & paint ball
  • 💦Waterfall Hikes - Range of distances (only in summer)
  • ⚡Canopy Tours - Zip-line through the indigenous forest canopy over high mountain gorges
  • 🛴 Downhill Drakensberg Scoo-tours - Zoom down the mountain in style
  • 🚁Helicopter Flips - Sensational flips in the mountains. Pre-booking essential & weather permitting 
  • 🎈Hot Air Ballooning - unforgettable experience highlighting all the myriad of textures from above
  • ⛳Golf - Championship Courses in the Drakensberg
  • 🐍Reptile Centre - Range of exotic reptiles seen up close
  • 🦅Falcon Ridge Raptor Show - Exhilarating performance in natural mountain habitat

Add these exciting guided activities from the lodge, to your itinerary for the adventure experience:

  • 🏇 Guided Horseback Trail Ride - R765 per person
  • 🚵 Mountain Biking - R550 per person
  • ⚔ Battlefield Tours - From R1 250 pppn
  • 🐾Game Trail Hike - R 655 per person

*** The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

    

Included

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Soft drinks, local spirits, beers and house wines
  • 2 guided activities per day (see below)
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT

Activities included in  this rate category:

  • Guided Anglo Boer War Battlefield Tours (4 hours - min 2 pax)
  • Guided Horse Trail Ride (1,5 hours) 
  • Guided Spioenkop Game Reserve Hike (1,5 hours min 2 pax)
  • Mountain Bike Rental (with helmet & gloves) 
  • Hambrook Village Excursion (2 hours)

Excluded

  • Community & Conservation Levy (R200 per adult per night, R100 per child per night)
  • Child minding 
  • Laundry
  • Curio purchases & Gratuities
  • Activities not on selected list

Days 3 - 4: Rorkes Drift

Fugitives’ Drift Lodge is renowned for its daily battlefield tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. These thought-provoking, and often emotionally charged tours leave guests with a profound appreciation of modern-day South Africa. Long family associations with the area and its people allow Fugitives’ Drift to offer unique Zulu perspectives on these remarkable battles. The whole family can participate as tours are also offered to children under 12 and can be tailored to their particular ages.

Explore the 2500-hectare Fugitives’ Drift Private Nature Reserve - home to an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna species, including zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, and several different kinds of antelope, and over 300 species of bird. It is best to book guided walks in advance to ensure the availability of a guide. If you would prefer to walk without a guide, it is perfectly safe to do so – get a map and a bottle of water from reception and explore free of charge.

Expert tips

Add these exciting activities to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

⚔ Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift Battlefield Tours - R1 760 per person (including both half-day tours)
🔫 Blood River or Prince Imperial Battlefield Tours: R4 180 per vehicle (max 6 guests) | or do both at R5 346 per vehicle (max 6 guests)
🎓Melvill and Coghill Grave's Walk & Talk - Free of charge
🦅Birding - Free of Charge
💦 Mangeni Falls: R3 520 per vehicle (max 6 guests)
🦒 Guided Nature walks - R286 per person or Free of Charge if done without a guide.

🐟 Fly-fishing - R1 075 per person (including guide, equipment, and custom flies) | or free of charge if done on own with own equipment.
🏃Trail Running - Free of charge
🚵Mountain Biking - guests to bring their own bikes
🧗 Guided Fugitives' Trail Hike - R495 per person

*** The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals, teas & coffees
  • Graves Walking Tour & Unguided walks on Fugitives Drift Game Reserve
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT

Excluded

  • All Battlefield Tours
  • Drinks
  • Community & Conservation Levy (R200 per adult per night, R100 per child per night)
  • Child minding
  • Laundry
  • Curio purchases & Gratuities

Days 5 - 6: Manyoni Private Game Reserve

Leopard Mountain is a 5 Star, multiple award-winning, Big 5, family-run safari lodge set within the magnificent 58 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve.  Our Safari Lodge is intimate and exclusive, with only 9 luxury suites we are able to guarantee personalised service.

The most breath-taking views in Zululand are seen here, from the meandering Msunduze River below to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where Africa's Great Rift Valley begins.  Let us take your soul on a journey where you will discover the essential truth about yourself and your world, enticing your senses and enlivening your spirit along the way.

At Leopard Mountain, every day brings the promise of thrilling encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife. Embark on an exhilarating journey with our seasoned guides as they lead you through the heart of the wilderness on captivating game drives. From majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, and the elusive big cats, our expert guides possess a wealth of knowledge to enhance your safari, offering insights into the behaviors, habitats, and conservation efforts dedicated to preserving these magnificent creatures.

 As the sun sets, savor gourmet cuisine under the vast African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.

Relax in the lap of luxury at our lodge, where each moment is tailored to elevate your safari experience. From the elegant decor of your private suite to the warm hospitality of our staff, every detail is designed to create memories that last a lifetime. Leopard Mountain invites you to embrace the untamed beauty of the African wilderness while enjoying the pinnacle of comfort and service.

    

Expert tips

Add these activities to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

💆 Spa treatments - price on request
🦅Birding opportunities from almost everywhere - FREE
🧘‍♀️Yoga with mats and beginner instructions provided - FREE
🍾Pop MCC from your private deck - From R155 per bottle
✨Uninterrupted stargazing from your private deck -FREE

Conservation Add-On Activities:

🐆 *Rhino Horn Trimming & Following Vets Working with Lions & Cheetahs

🦏 Visit Zululand Rhino Orphanage - R1 500.00 per person (minimum 2 people, maximum group of 6 people) required to visit the Orphanage.

🐾Pangolin Conservation Experience - R1 100.00 per person (minimum 2 people, maximum group of 6 people) required to visit the Orphanage.

*Please note that this activity cannot be booked, as it's entirely situational and weather dependent. Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge will only be notified on the day, and often just an hour before the activity takes place.

*** The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

Included

  • Luxurious Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Picnic Basket Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
  • 2 Game Drives daily
  • Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT

Excluded

  • Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines and premium brand spirits
  • Conservation Levy at R175 per person per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.
  • Additional Activities
  • Spa Treatments
  • Curio purchases and gratuities

Days 7 - 8: Zuka Private Game Reserve

Sungulwane is an exclusive, Big 5 Safari lodge on Zuka Private Game Reserve. With just 8 private chalets, it's the ultimate intimate African bush experience for you and a loved one, friends or the whole family.

Sit back, relax and sip on an ice-cold G&T while the 30000 hectares of the Mun-Ya-Wana envelopes you with its tall thickets, grassveld, savanna, thornveld and pockets of dense woodland. This Big Five game reserve borders the iSimangaliso Wetland Park which is a world heritage site and authentically encapsulates the true spirit of Zululand.

The Munyawana is an incredibly diverse conservation area boasting lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard and the occasional wild dog. Not to mention an abundance of prolific plains game including impala, zebra, wildebeest, warthog, nyala, bushbuck, giraffe and of course a plethora of birds. It’s particularly famous for its awe-inspiring cheetah sightings.

Expert tips

Add these activities to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

💆 Spa treatments - price on request

🦅Birding opportunities from almost everywhere - FREE

✨Uninterrupted stargazing from your private deck -FREE

 Add-On Conservation Activities:

🦏 *Rhino Horn Trimming - price on request

👣 Pangolin Conservation Experience
*Please note that this activity cannot be pre booked, as it's entirely situational and weather dependent. 

*** The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

Included

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Two game drives daily which can be substituted for a 3 hour photographic
    hide session or a bush walk (subject to availability and weather dependent).
  • Selection of local beer, wines and soft drinks
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT

Excluded

  • Munyawana Game Reserve conservation levies, at R175 per person per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.
  • Premium wine and spirits
  • Spa Treatments
  • Child minding
  • Curio purchases & Gratuities

Days 9 - 10: iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Makakatana Bay Lodge is set on the banks of Lake St Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, one of the few natural wonders left on earth. Where else in the world can you explore the magic and wonder of unspoiled beaches, vast wetlands, and roaming wildlife in a pristine game reserve and combine this with an unforgettable boat cruise on Africa's largest marine estuary?

This protected natural wonder gem boasts Africa’s largest estuarine system – Lake St Lucia - that more than 1000 hippo and 1200 crocodile call home, as well as our treasured soaring coastal dune forests sheltering pristine beaches. The Park is brimming with vibrant birds and wildlife.

Makakatana Bay Lodge is the only privately-owned and owner-managed game lodge within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Experience this magnificent area from the comfort of our spacious rooms, set on raised decks within the wilderness of the game park.

 

Expert tips

Add these activities to your itinerary for the ultimate experience:

🦅 Birding - R1 700 (3 hours) and R2 000 (for a full day)
🧃 Picnic Lunch in the Bush - R300 per person
📷 Photographic Safari - R990 per person | Bring your own equipment
🐳 Whale Watching From the Beach - Booked it with a tour-operator in St Lucia (R1 600 per person)
🐊 (Self-drive) Reptile & Crocodile Center - R70 per person (Weekdays) and R90 per person (Weekends)
🐆 Emdoneni Cheetah Care Centre - R200 per adult, R100 (6 -13 yrs), u6 yrs is free.

 Adrenaline Add-On Activities:

🐠 (Self-drive) Deep-Sea fishing - R1 900 per person min of 4 pax
🤿 (Self-drive) Snorkeling - Quote on request
🪁 (Self-drive) Kite Surfing at Cape Vidal - Quote on request
🐳 (Self-drive) Whale Watching by Boat - From R1 600 per person
🏇 (Self-drive) Beach Horse Safaris - From R550 to R1 180 per person
🚴‍♀‍ (Self-drive) Fatbike Beach Rides - R850 per person

*** The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

Included

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Scheduled activities
  • Soft drinks, local house wines and beers
  • Teas & Coffees
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT

Excluded

  • Conservation Levy per person per night
  • Park fees
  • Other extra activities
  • Premium wine and spirits
  • Child minding
  • Curio purchases & Gratuities

Day 11: Umhlanga

Day 12: Umhlanga

Day 13: The Wild Coast

Day 14: The Wild Coast

Day 15: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Ecca Lodge Time for a Drink Great Fish River Lodge

Day 16: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Guide team voted best safari guiding team in Africa Ecca Lodge Ecca Lodge

Days 17 - 18: Plettenberg Bay

Set amongst the fynbos at the top of a valley, the views at Fairview are in a class of their own.   

Relax at the pool set amongst the fynbos, get lost in one of our library’s many books on the verandah, picnic in the gardens, take a leisurely stroll in the scenic surrounds or put your feet up in one of our eight luxury rooms. Whether you’re looking for absolute relaxation or a little bit more, Fairview House has everything you need for the perfect escape from the everyday.

Located a ten minute drive away from the scenic hub of Plettenberg Bay, Fairview House is close enough for easy access to the abundant attractions along this famous coastline, yet secluded enough to take you away from it all.

Ten minutes from whale-watching at Keurbooms Beach, ten minutes from the gorgeous Robberg Peninsula, fifteen minutes from Nature’s Valley’s idyllic beach and forest walks.

Close to Kurland and Bitou polo fields and a stone’s throw from local vineyards, restaurants, golf courses and more.

 Fairview is the perfect base from which to explore.

Expert tips

Book Adventurous or Adrenaline Junkie activities listed below - as these are tailored to suit your needs (not included in your accommodation at Fairview House):

ADVENTUROUS SOUL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES

🚤 Keurbooms River Ferries
🚨 Tsitsikamma Segway Tours
🐍 Snake Park
🌄 Hiking Robberg
🦜 Birding
🌼 Walks in Fairview Gardens
🍷 Wine Tasting Along the Plett Wine Route
🐳 Whale Watching From the Beach
🦒 Animal Sanctuary
🏌️‍♂‍ Golf at Championship Courses
🦚 Bird Sanctuary

 ADRENALINE JUNKIE ADD-ON ACTIVITIES

🪂 Skydiving
✈ Paragliding
🛶Canoeing on Keurbooms River
🚵‍♀‍ Mountain Bike Trails
🏃Trail Running
🐋 Whale Watching From a Boat
🏊Wim Hof Morning Swim in the Ocean
🧨 Bloukrans Bungy Jump
🤿Scuba Diving
🛶Kayaking
🌄 Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

Included

  • Luxurious accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Room amenities

Excluded

  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities

Day 19: Cape Town

Day 20: Cape Town

Day 21: End of Itinerary

Today, after you enjoy another breathtaking view and a delicious breakfast, we will wish you a fond farewell.

Thank you for travelling with us!

  

Included

  • Breakfast

Excluded

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
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