Your epic self drive journey kicks off with a scenic drive to Cleopatra Mountain Lodge. Time permitting you may want to take the scenic route and travel along the Midlands Meander with its many arts and crafts shops. Stop along the way at one of the delightful restaurants and enjoy a delicious lunch guaranteed to be a memorable feast!
Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse offers a rustic luxury lodge stay, with the focus on sumptuous gourmet food in an idyllic setting.
What makes this destination so unique:
Dinner is a sumptuous 5 course affair with no effort or expense spared to deliver a truly memorable dining experience. Richard’s an award winning resident chef and his food is all about the tastes, fun and the passion that goes into good country cooking!
Cleopatra is tucked away in the beautiful Kamberg Valley close to Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve, and all the normal mountain pursuits such as swimming, mountain hiking and scenic walks are available. Please ask when you arrive for our full seasonal range of activities on the farm and in the area.
- Luxury accommodation
- Dinner, bed & breakfast
- In-room tea & coffee making facilities with home made biscuits and complimentary sherry
- VAT
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
This morning, after you enjoyed another gourmet breakfast, you will make your way to Three Tree Hill Lodge.
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 unwind and be rejuvenated.
What makes this destination so unique:
Horse Trail Rides can be arranged to suit the experience and pace of the riders. Rides are taken on the working cattle farm, adjacent to the game reserve, where game may be seen from time to time.
Go out on a truly authentic experience with one of the Three Trees staff members that take you to the nearby village (8km down the road) for a look into the lives of the Hambrook residents. Pop into the pre-school & visit someone’s home.
Enjoy numerous experiences nearby Three Tree Hills Lodge in the majestic Drakensberg area. Bushman Rock Art, white water rafting, Drakensberg Canopy Tour …. To name but a few.
- Luxury accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Afternoon tea with sweet treats
- All teas & coffees, local drinks, spirits, house wines
- Wi-Fi
- VAT
- Community & Conservation Levy (R200 per adult per night, R100 per child per night)
- Child minding
- Laundry
- Curio purchases & Gratuities
- Activities not on selected list
This morning you will wake up to another day in the glorious Northern Drakensberg, take in the fresh air and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before you head towards your next destination, Fugitives' Drift Lodge.
Fugitives’ Drift, set in a 5000-acre game reserve with 22km of river frontage, is a place where the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is brought back to life.
This private game reserve, a registered Natural Heritage Site, overlooks the famous battle sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.
What makes this destination so unique:
Renowned for its flagship battlefield tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, which are conducted daily. These thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours leave our guests with a more profound appreciation of modern-day South Africa. (book in advance & enquire about additional tours offer)
Guests can experience the diversity of our reserve safely on foot as a relaxed and informative activity – the duration and distance of the walks can be tailored to suit your individual walking preference, but generally last for 2 hours.
Fugitives’ Drift has an extensive network of trails, suitable for mountain bikes and e-bikes. Enjoy seeing our wildlife, taking in the stunning views, and breathing in the clean air of the South African veld. Some of our routes also take you through some old Zulu cattle Kraals, so you can soak up some of the histories of the area at the same time. (bikes & helmets not provided, please bring your own)
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals
- Teas & coffees
- Graves Walking Tour & Unguided walks on the Fugitives Drift Game Reserve
- VAT
- All Battlefield Tours
- Drinks
- Community & Conservation Levy (R193 per adult per night, R94 per child per night)
- Child minding
- Laundry
- Curio purchases & Gratuities
Today, after you enjoyed a delicious breakfast and perhaps another early morning walk exploring the fauna and flora of Fugitives Drift, you will say goodbye to this majestic nature reserve and make your way to Leopard Mountain Lodge.
The most breathtaking 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.
A DAY AT LEOPARD MOUNTAIN
Waking to the morning calls of the birds in the riverbed below your suite, the day begins with a select cup of coffee and some traditional rusks before embarking on your early morning safari with your guide.
On return to the lodge, an enticing breakfast awaits you in the dining room. Thereafter you can enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace or you can take some quality time for yourself and be pampered at our Africology Spa for an hour or two.
At lunchtime, you can enjoy a light picnic basket lunch around the bird pond, on the main lodge deck or simply relax on your private balcony.
In the afternoon, you will be invited to come and enjoy afternoon tea on the main deck as you overlook the distant Lebombo Mountain Range. Afterward, you will go with your guide to explore some different areas of the reserve on your afternoon drive and will be treated to a magnificent African sunset to remember. On return to the lodge, you will have the opportunity to freshen up before having dinner in our ‘million stars’ boma where you will be treated to an exquisite African-inspired meal and can pair it with one of our award-winning wines from our cellar.
As the day comes to an end, you can sit around the bonfire and share the exciting stories of the days’ wildlife encounters with the other guests or retire to your suite to enjoy a sherry on your deck and listen as Africa's night chorus unfolds with distant lion roars, hyenas whooping, or baboons barking at lurking Leopards in the river bed below.
What makes this destination so unique:
Big 5 game drives take you through well stocked, unspoiled bushveld and endless rivers winding through indigenous forest, a birder’s paradise.
Our guided walking safaris offer an intimate encounter with the African bush veld and Big 5 animals, taking you to places beyond the reach of vehicles (book in advance & subject to availability of a guide)
Our top therapists eagerly welcome you to be treated to an indulgent pampering session whilst you unwind in our tranquil Africology Spa with sweeping views of the bushveld (book your treatment/s in advance to avoid disappointment)
- Luxury accommodation
- 2 Game Drives daily
- Breakfast, Picnic Basket Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
- Local beverages (spirits, beers & wine) excluding premium brands
- Teas & coffees
- Wi-Fi
- VAT
- 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
Today, after you enjoyed another adventure filled game drive, followed by a scrumptious breakfast, you will make your way to Makakatana Bay Lodge.
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. The goal is to show off this unique and pristine wilderness gem, the perfect addition to a typical safari holiday.
After you’ve settled into your room, our experienced guides will take you on an afternoon game drive before enjoying a delicious dinner and an evening around a fire, under the African stars.
What makes this destination so unique:
Experience the magic and wonder of unspoiled beaches, vast wetlands, game drives, and an unforgettable boat cruise on Lake St Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience the home to more than 1000 hippo and 1200 crocodiles
Our expert rangers take you on full-day safaris to explore the Wetlands Coastal dune forests, pristine beaches seeking out wildlife, and over 500 bird species.
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals
- Soft drinks, local house wines and beers
- Teas & coffees
- Afternoon Game Drive on day of arrival (15h30/16h00 departure)
- Morning Game Drive on day of departure (05h30 to 08h00)
- One Full Day activity (weather dependent)
- Wi-Fi
- VAT
- Conservation Levy per person per night
- Park fees
- Other extra activities
- Premium wine and spirits
- Child minding
- Curio purchases & Gratuities
Today, after you've enjoyed another scenic game drive, followed by a delicious breakfast you will bid the iSimangaliso Wetland Park a fond farewell.
BON VOYAGE & THANK YOU FOR TRAVELLING WITH US!
- Morning game drive
- Breakfast
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Curio purchases
