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Drakensberg
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DRAKENSBERG EXPERIENCE
Drakensberg
~ The Dragon Mountains – the most widely known name for
this mountain range.
The Zulu’s have the most romantic name of Ukhahlamba –
the Barrier of Spears.
The Basotho people know them as the Dilomo tsa Natala –
the Cliffs of Natal
B,L,D refers to meals included in the trip cost, i.e. breakfast,
lunch, dinner. Other meals and all drinks are for your own account.
ITINERARY
Day 1: We pick you up in Durban and drive up to the Southern Drakensberg.
On the way we stop in Howick to view the falls and have lunch.
There is an opportunity to do some shopping while we are here.
From here we drive onto the Sani Pass Hotel where we will be spending
the night. A short afternoon walk is available to those wanting
to stretch their legs. Hotel (D)
Day 2: After breakfast we are collected from the hotel for the
4 x 4 trip up Sani Pass. This exhilarating drive brings us to
the Sani Top Chalet, reputed to be the highest pub in Southern
Africa. Here we will enjoy lunch and have the opportunity to do
short walks around the area. After lunch we are taken back down
the pass and dropped off at the hotel. We overnight at the hotel
again. Hotel (B,L,D)
Days 3: This morning after an early breakfast we drive up to the
Northern Drakensberg. It is a long day’s drive with stops
along the way. We will overnight at the Witsieshoek Mountain Resort,
the highest resort in the Drakensberg. The views from here are
amazing and there is a chance for some short walks to stretch
the legs after the long day. Chalets (B,D)
Day 4: This morning after an early breakfast, we will do an easy
hike from the resort down into the Royal Natal Nature Reserve,
following the Mahai Falls trail. Once reaching the bottom we will
be picked up and transferred to the Mont-aux-Sources hotel. The
afternoon is free. Accommodation will be in the hotel. Hotel (B,D)
Day 5: After breakfast we drive onto the Cathedral Peak hotel
in the central Drakensberg. After checking into our rooms, lunch
can be enjoyed on the terrace. A short walk is planned for the
afternoon to stretch the legs. Hotel (B,D)
Day 6: After breakfast we head off down the road to the start
of the Rainbow Gorge walk. This walk is the most picturesque short
hike in the area and a photographer’s delight. A packed
lunch will be enjoyed along the way. We return to the hotel late
afternoon and then meet up for dinner in the dinning room. Hotel
(B,D)
Day 7: After breakfast we drive onto Giant’s Castle Reserve
also in the central Drakensberg, and famous for it’s Bushman
paintings. After enjoying lunch in the restaurant, we will do
a short hike in the afternoon. Chalets (B,D)
Day 8: After breakfast, a visit to the Main Caves to view the
Bushman history and paintings will be undertaken. Lunch is then
enjoyed before returning to Durban. (B)
This is an easy graded trip and one the average walker will cope
well with. Due to the fact that Sani Pass is a high altitude pass
and is gravel, there are 2 – 3 weeks during the year when
this pass is impassable due to weather conditions. Adventure World
and its affiliates reserve the right to postpone or cancel a trip
should the pass be closed to the public, during these times. Please
remember your passport will be required for this
trip as we will pass through the South African / Lesotho border
post.
Transport
Transport will be provided.
Fitness
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Medical
The
guides leading the trip are medically trained to be able to deal
with any problems along the way.
Guides
Your guides have been registered with the Department of Environmental
Affairs & Tourism, so you can be sure of a great trip.
Cost structure – due to the need for a
vehicle transfer this trip is a fully guided trip with transport
provided.
The accommodation options at Sani Pass Hotel, Mont-aux-Sources
Hotel and Cathedral Peak Hotel give the options below. Witsieshoek
Resort and Giant’s Castle Resort only have one option for
accommodation.
|
Standard |
Deluxe |
Executive |
2
pax |
R
28 500 |
R
29 500 |
R
30 750 |
4
pax |
R
20 500 |
R
21 750 |
R
22 750 |
| 6
pax |
R
17 250 |
R
18 250 |
R
19 500 |
The Single Supplement is 50% on to the above costs.
The above costs are per person and are valid to 31st October 2007.
