South Africa Uncovered
Durban, Drakensberg, Rorke's Drift, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi & iSimangaliso Wetland ParkFeel on top of the world as you road-trip through the Drakensburg Mountains, passing jaw-dropping scenery. Take to the trails on mountain bikes, go wild swimming in beautiful dams and waterfalls and hike through vast vistas, learning about the Anglo-Zulu battle in the heart of the Drakensburg. Track white rhino on foot with a renowned guide and explore the massive sand dunes and wetlands of St Lucia. This trip is ideal for second timers to Africa, wanting something truly unique.
At a glance
Whilst we provide you with expert guides on this tailor-made trip when you need them, you get a real sense of adventure and independence as you road-trip through this dramatic region in an SUV at your own pace.
Delve into the history of the battle between the British Empire and Zulu Kingdom whilst you stay at Fugitive’s Drift.
Track white rhino on foot under the supervision of a highly regarded expert guide.
Enjoy South Africa’s beaches with a twist, as you explore wildlife abundant wetlands.
Journey highlights
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Whilst we provide you with expert guides on this tailor-made trip when you need them, you get a real sense of adventure and independence as you road-trip through this dramatic region in an SUV at your own pace.
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Delve into the history of the battle between the British Empire and Zulu Kingdom whilst you stay at Fugitive’s Drift.
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Track white rhino on foot under the supervision of a highly regarded expert guide.
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Enjoy South Africa’s beaches with a twist, as you explore wildlife abundant wetlands.
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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KwaZulu Natal boasts a sub-tropical climate and tends to enjoy sunshine year-round with hot and humid summers, from November to March and much milder winters (May to September) than the rest of the country. The coastal line is typically blessed with around 300 days of sunshine while the elevation of the Drakensberg makes the temperatures more moderate. During the rainy season, the Drakensberg is likely to have daily thunderstorms and rain.
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)
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Price from*
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| June | SGD $7,700 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| July | SGD $7,700 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| August | SGD $8,100 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| September | SGD $8,100 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| October | SGD $8,400 | SGD $1,300 | plan your trip |
| November | SGD $8,400 | SGD $1,300 | plan your trip |
| December | SGD $8,400 | SGD $1,300 | plan your trip |
| January | SGD $8,400 | SGD $1,300 | plan your trip |
| February | SGD $8,400 | SGD $1,300 | plan your trip |
| March | SGD $8,100 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| April | SGD $8,100 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
| May | SGD $7,700 | SGD $1,200 | plan your trip |
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June
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $7,700
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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July
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $7,700
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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August
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,100
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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September
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,100
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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October
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*SGD $1,300
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November
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*SGD $1,300
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December
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*SGD $1,300
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January
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*SGD $1,300
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February
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*SGD $1,300
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March
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,100
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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April
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,100
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
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May
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $7,700
Deposit from*SGD $1,200
- plan your trip
Itinerary
Fly to Durban
Durban
On arrival in Durban airport you will collect your SUV and make your way to Oyster Box, a colonial style hotel with stunning ocean views. Spend a relaxing afternoon by the pool or enjoy a lovely stroll on the promenade. In the evening you will have endless choices of restaurants and bars all within walking distance to the hotel offering the perfect occasion to try the world-famous Bunny Chow, a speciality of the Indian cuisine in Durban.
The Drakensberg
This morning your road trip begins as you make your way across the majestic Drakensberg Mountains to Montusi Mountain Lodge, which has astonishing views of the Amphitheatre, which takes pride of place in the northern Drakensberg. Discover the space and nature of this region through a plethora of activities; mountain bike through vast vistas, go wild swimming in beautiful dams and canter into the river valleys on horseback. This region is brimming with endemic bird species, so bring your binoculars and admire the vibrant colours of kingfishers and sugarbirds against the lush green backdrop of the mountain range. Spend your evenings relishing on delicious local cuisine overlooking the Amphitheatre or on cooler evenings, cosy up by the log fireplace with a glass of South African sauvignon blanc.
Accommodation: Montusi Mountain Lodge ( 2 nights )
Rorke's Drift
Today you journey to the cultural melting pot of Fugitive’s Drift, known for the Anglo-Zulu war in the battlefields. You’ll spend the next 3 days delving into the history of this fascinating region as you listen to the enthralling stories of the battle between the British Empire and Zulu Warriors recounted by expert guides, whilst exploring the breathtakingly beautiful scenery. You can also try your hand at fly-fishing and take to the nature trails on bike. Spend your evenings enjoying superb cuisine on the deck and drinking wine around the crackling fire.
Accommodation: Fugitives' Drift ( 2 nights )
KwaZulu Natal and the north coast
It’s time for your fix of wildlife as you drive to Hluhwue-Imfolozi National Park for an unforgettable Big Five safari. As you drive through the park, you will be encased with rolling hills, sweeping valleys and lush, vivid green vegetation. Your base for the next 3 nights is Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and after enjoying a delicious home-cooked lunch on the deck, with panoramic views over the park, you will head out on your first game drive. Let your excitement wander as you journey into the park in your open safari vehicle and approach your first wildlife sightings. As well as the Big Five, you may also be lucky enough to spot a pack of African wild dog; follow a pack of these fast-paced canines and watch in awe as they work together, racing through the park to hunt down prey. In the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic and some nibbles out in the bush, as towering giraffes and the rolling hills are silhouetted against the burnt orange sky.
During your time in this park, you will spend your time tracking wildlife with expert guides. You will also have the chance to experience the ultimate nature walk; journey out on foot with the lodge ranger and feel your senses awaken as you delve into the wilderness, walking past a myriad of little critters and plants and encountering white rhino along the way.
KwaZulu Natal and the north coast
Make your way to Coastal Cashews, here you will leave your car and you will be collected and transferred to Thonga Beach House, your home on the wild and scenic coastline of the Elephant Coast.
During your three-night stay, take walks through the sand dunes of this rugged beach, enjoy a snorkelling or scuba diving excursion, kayak, fish, or maybe even get involved in turtle monitoring in the Isimangaliso wetland park where during Nov-Feb both loggerhead and leatherback turtles emerge from the surf and nest on the beach.
The perfect end to a wonderful trip in one of the most authentic regions of South Africa.
Fly Home
Call us on (65) 3165 4050 to start planning your holiday.
Experiences included in this itinerary
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Read moreActivities at Montusi Mountain Lodge
A stay at Montusi Mountain Lodge can be as active or relaxed as you like, either enjoy the stunning views from the comfort of the lodge, or get out and about on foot, bicycle and much more.
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Read moreActivities at Rhino Ridge
During a stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge you will head out on twice daily game drives into the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve to find an incredible array of animals, from elephant, lion, wild dog, and of course rhino.
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Read moreBattle of Isandlwana Tour
This morning you will go on the world-renowned battlefield tour that recounts the famous 1879 Isandlwana Battle between the British and Zulu people, rated as one of the greatest military disasters in British colonial history.
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Read moreGame Drives in Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Hluhluwe is the oldest game reserve in Africa and is a pioneering region for conservation. With 96,000 hectares of wilderness, it is famous for its populations of white rhino as well as big cats, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and many more!
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Read moreRorke's Drift Tour
Listen at sunset as this tour follows the famous story of Rorke's Drift. Following on from the Isandlwana morning tour, you'll learn of how the remaining British fell back to the mission station to protect the church and hospital.
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When to visit
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
KwaZulu Natal boasts a sub-tropical climate and tends to enjoy sunshine year-round with hot and humid summers, from November to March and much milder winters (May to September) than the rest of the country. The coastal line is typically blessed with around 300 days of sunshine while the elevation of the Drakensberg makes the temperatures more moderate. During the rainy season, the Drakensberg is likely to have daily thunderstorms and rain.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on (65) 3165 4050 to start planning your holiday.
Why Scott Dunn?
At Scott Dunn, we live and breathe travel. An insatiable appetite to discover the world runs through everything we do. We relish the planning and revel in the detail. We know it’s the smallest touches that make the biggest difference, and we stop at nothing to make every trip not only exceptional but totally unique.
- Every itinerary is crafted from scratch, based around exactly what’s important to you
- Packed full of unique experiences, hand-picked by our journeys team
- Expert local guides enrich your experience in every destination
- Your own dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of every detail of your trip
- We have a 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- We offer flexibility and financial protection to give you total peace of mind