Lesotho, Battlefields and Zululand Trek

Tour Code: LBZ6

Battlefields - Blood River, Rorke's Drift, Talana Hill Zulu and Basotho villages Drakensberg, trekking, Royal National Park Kingdom of Lesotho

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 - 2, Johannesburg, Lesotho

We drive out of South Africa's biggest city, via Orange Free State, to the Kingdom of Lesotho. Totally landlocked by South Africa, Lesotho is a beautiful mountainous country lying at 1400 metres above sea level or higher. In deeply rural surroundings we explore local villages, meet the Basotho people and experience something of the life of these traditional folk. There is the opportunity to try pony trekking or take guided walks to discover the beauty of this mountainous kingdom.

DAY 3, Drakensberg Mountains

After two nights we cross back into South Africa to the Drakensberg Mountains (Barrier of Spears), a 200 km long world heritage site that separates Lesotho from KwaZulu Natal. We have time to explore on foot some of the bushman paintings, waterfalls, cliff faces, forest and riverine bush on nature paths that crisscross this area. We then head for Royal National Park to overnight.

DAY 4 - 5, Royal Natal National Park, Battlefields, Dundee

We enter Royal National Park in the early morning to explore the stunningly picturesque surroundings. Highlights here include the Amphitheatre, a 5 km, 100 metre high rock wall, and the Tuglea Falls, the second highest waterfall in the world. We then continue to Dundee the gateway to the battlefield sites dating from colonial wars involving the English, the Zulu and the Afrikaaner settlers - Blood River (Zulu/ Afrikaaner), Talana Hill (British/Afrikaaner), and Rorke's Drift (British/Zulu).

DAY 6, Valley of a Thousand Hills, Durban

On our last day we travel through the 'Valley of a 1000 Hills', a stronghold of Zulu villages and culture where we have the chance to learn a little more about this proud warrior culture. Finally we make our way to the Indian Ocean coast and the beaches and bright lights of Durban.

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Accommodation Details

Twin share rooms with shared facilities (5 nights)