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DAY 1:
Leaving Durban around 08h00 AM. We recommend guests to have breakfast as we do not include breakfast on the morning of departure but will stop at a Refreshment Centre enroute. We head west towards old country roads that will take us through many forgotten farming villages and rural Zulu Kraals with traditional homesteads nearby. Our first stop will be the Howick Falls, here we will do a Gorge Walk down to the bottom of the Falls, approximately 30 minutes each way. Thereafter we proceed towards Drakensberg Mountain, the road climbs almost a mile in altitude and we will eventually come to a stop at a little town called Underberg which is situated at the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range.
Enjoy lunch at the Lemon Tree or some quaint eating house, then we proceed to a rustic Working Horse Ranch where you will be residing for the next 2 nights.
A 3 hour Horse Ride in the early afternoon and offers great opportunities for photographs from the Mountain Range. Marvel at the 3200 meter Drakensberg escarpment. If you don’t fancy a horse ride the guide will be more than happy to arrange a walk to explore the surrounding areas.
Having arranged our accommodation we will settle down in the early evenning to enjoy the sunset over the western peaks of the Drakensberg. A campfire lights up the night as we enjoy the evening of stars and a hearty meal. The accommodation is in Dorms with facilities catering for hot showers. Linen is supplied and the temperatures during Winter (June to November) can drop below zero degrees.
* Lunch and Dinner provided
DAY 2:
Breakfast as they say is the most important meal of the day and will definitely boost our energy for a full day's hike ahead. The aim of the hike is to reach the escarpment where many sites of ancient San Rock Painting can be found. Once on top of the mountain we will visit some of the best examples of the rock art that was done many centuries ago. The San Paintings are national monuments and guests are asked to please follow the instructions given to them by their guide. A daypack lunch is provided as we look in wonder at the 300 000 year old setting.
The walk will depend on the ability and motivation of the group. The walk is considered to require a certain degree of fitness but can be done at a reasonable pace for all walkers. Paths are clearly marked and allows for guests to rest or move back down the mountain to just sit by the river, soak in some sun and view the mighty Drakensberg escarpment. If weather conditions are condusive you are welcome to have a swim in pristine river pools (arrange with the Guide)
No matter what you choose to do your senses will always be in overdrive as the Drakensberg is recognized not only as a World Heritage Site but a botanical hotspot and is alive with colour in all seasons. Eagles are often spotted in the clear skies and the surrounding grasslands are home to Eland, Baboons, Common Reedbuck and more.
*Breakfast, lunch and Dinner and Accommodation is provided
DAY 3:
Heading out to Underberg we pick up our 4 by 4 and leave to start our journey up the spectacular Sani Pass into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The road to Lesotho climbs up 1200 m in a space of 20 km and is only accessible by 4 by 4. PLEASE NOTE PASSPORTS ARE NEEDED FOR BORDER CONTROL PURPOSES AND TO COMPLETE THE DAYTRIP TO BASOTHO VILLAGES
Photographic opportunities are endless as the views from every angle are spectacular. Once at the top we visit a local community village giving us insight into the daily life of the Basotho people. If we are lucky we may even have a chance to sample the bread, which in my opinion compares with some of the top bakeries in the world.
Lunch is served at the highest pub in Africa and then we start our descent of the Drakensberg Mountains and head back to Underberg. Your guide will be waiting for you to change vehicles and head back for Durban and arriving at approximately 19h00pm.
*Breakfast and Lunch is provided
TOUR DEPARTS ANYDAY AROUND 08h00 AM
MINIMUM NUMBER OF 2 PEOPLE
COST OF TOUR IS R 3100-00
DEPOSIT IS R 620-00
NB. Accommodation Upgrade to a Double or Rondavel is an additional R200 per person per night.
THIS INCLUDES:
· Pick-up and drop off at any accommodation in Central Durban and immediate surrounding areas
· Lunch and Dinner on day of departure
· Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on day 2
· Breakfast and Lunch on day 3
· Services of Tekweni Guide
· The 4 x 4 Vehicles Daytrip up Sani Pass/Lesotho
· Transport, Tolls, Entrance Fees, Local Community Guide · Accommodation for 2 nights ·Horse Riding & Hike/Walk in the Mountain
WHAT TO BRING:
· Good walking shoes or hiking boots
· PASSPORT for entry into Lesotho
· Rainproof jacket or poncho’s are supplied
· Warm clothes for cold evenings
· Camera and plenty of film
· A hat and sun block
· Water bottle
· Swimming costume and towel if you wan
· Spending money for personal items such as curios, water and drinks.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
· Cameras are acceptable but the guide may request certain scenes not be photographed. Please respect this
· Times given are merely guidelines and can alter based on weather conditions
· Credit card payments are subject to a 5% surcharge
· Travelers cheques and foreign currency are subject to a 5% surcharge
· Travel insurance is not included and full coverage is recommended
· Tour prices are subject to change at any time but usually annual increases are applied
· This tour has a one day, two day and three day option available.
· Tekweni Ecotours cannot be held responsible for passport left behind but will endeavor to ensure all passengers have not forgotten your passports.
· Please note unless you have made prior arrangements guests will be returned to the accommodation establishment they were collected from.
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