Berg, Battles, Bush
and Beaches (9 days):
KwaZulu Natal boasts a number of fine establishments, embracing the province’s diversity. Setting out from Johannesburg on a self-drive basis, you spend 2 nights in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg at either Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, Montusi Mountain Lodge or Hartford House, all known for their restful ambience and fine cuisine. From here, drive to the Anglo-Zulu or Anglo-Boer battlefields, where you will be immersed in the history of these volatile times. Spend 2 nights at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge, Three Tree Hill Lodge or Isandlwana Lodge, where you will be taken on fascinating tours of the battlefields. Your next stop is the bushveld of northern KwaZulu Natal, where private game reserves offer a discerning wildlife experience. Spend 2 nights at either Phinda Private Game Reserve, Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve, or White Elephant Safari Lodge in the Pongola Game Reserve. Finally, take time to relax along the beautiful Dolphin Coast with a 2-night stay at Ballito Manor or the luxurious Zimbali Lodge.