School Adventure - In the Drakensberg
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Arriving at Johannesburg Airport in the morning, we will meet a representative of our local agent and transfer to our first night's accommodation at Sungubala. Afternoon free for exploration.
Day 2: Today, we will have a day-walk, taking in 'The Big 5' - the highest peaks around the Sungubala Mountain Camp. Back at the camp, we will have a typical South African 'Braai' or barbecue.
Day 3: Our objective today is the summit of the Amphitheatre and the top of the Thukela Falls. A long day, involving a 7 to 8-hour walk. Return to Sungubala to overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Mnweni and hike to see Bushman rock-art with a local guide. Overnight in a lodge in Mnweni.
Day 5: After a hike to visit a local Sanmgoma, we will enjoy another alfesco dinner and see a display of traditional dancing. Second overnight in Mnweni lodge.
Day 6: Today, we will drive to the town of Dundee and visit the Talana Museum, at the site of the first battle in the Boer War. Overnight on a working farm, close to the Zulu Battlefields.
Day 7: Visiting the nearby sites of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, our guide will give us a fascinating historical insight into the Zulu War. We will also be able to hike the Fugitives Trail.
Day 8: Drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. En route to the camp at Mpila, we will have our first opportunity to spot some of the big game for which this reserve is famous.
Day 9: A day at the reserve, with an early morning walk with an armed ranger and an afternoon game drive in open vehicles. Dinner and overnight at Mpila Camp.
Day 10: Departing via the Nyalazi Gate, we make the 4-hour drive southwards along the coast road to our beach resort accommodation at Umhlanga, north of Durban.
Day 11: A free day at Umhlanga. As well as the leisure activities available at Umhlanga, there is plenty of opportunity for souvenir-hunting.
Day 12: After a final morning on the beach, we transfer to Durban Airport and fly to Johannesburg, where we connect with the flight back to the UK
