Self-drive Tour 15 Days / 14 Nights

Explore the highlights of KwaZulu-Natal whilst enjoying exceptional accommodation at a range of historically significant properties, all within easy commuting distance from each other. From the majestic Drakensberg Mountains to the beautiful Indian Ocean, these properties represent standards of excellence in food, accommodation and service. Explore the Anglo/Zulu war battlefields at Fugitive’s Drift and enjoy a Big Five safari at Phinda Private Game Reserve, bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site.

• Drakensberg Mountains
• Historic battlefields
• Big Five safari at Phinda
• Diving & snorkelling excursions

Day 1 – 3 : PENNINGTON
You will be met at Durban International Airport by a CC Africa representative and assisted with the collection of your rental car.  Drive to Pennington for your first stopover at Lynton Hall. Now in its third century and host to royalty, Prime Ministers, men of letters and captains of business, Lynton Hall was the sanctuary of sugar baron Sir Frank Reynolds. 

Two overnights at Lynton Hall on a bed and breakfast basis

Day 3 – 5 : DRAKENSBERG
After breakfast, drive to Cleopatra.  Tucked deep into the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, which is now regarded as one of the world’s most precious natural and cultural treasures, lies Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse. In its awesome setting with splendid views of the mountains and abundant with crystal-clear streams and waterfalls, Cleopatra is the ultimate in peace, tranquillity and solitude.

Two overnights at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 5 – 7 : NATAL MIDLANDS
After breakfast it is a short drive to your next stop, Hartford House. Home to the family of the last Prime Minister of the Colony of Natal, Hartford House is situated on South Africa’s most famous thoroughbred farm near Giant’s Castle.

Two overnights at Hartford House on a bed and breakfast basis

Day 7 – 9 : ZULULAND
After breakfast depart to Three Tree Hill. Surrounded by the Drakensberg Mountains, overlooking the secluded Umfazomnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Nature Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spioenkop, lies Three Tree Hill Lodge. The Lodge overlooks the Spioenkop Nature Reserve, which contains white rhino, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, numerous smaller antelope and 270 recorded bird species.

Two overnights at Three Tree Hill on a full board basis

Day 9 – 11 : ZULULAND
After breakfast depart to Fugitive’s Drift. The Anglo/Zulu War of 1879 is famous for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.  Survivors from Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place forever after named ‘Fugitives' Drift’.

Two overnights at Fugitive’s Drift on a full board basis

Day 11 – 13 : PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Depart for Phinda Private Game Reserve, bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site. Comprising seven distinct habitats, Phinda offers exceptional Big Five game-viewing on twice-daily game-drives, bush walks, riverboat cruises and canoeing. Due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean, a range of Phinda Adventures are offered, including exhilarating air safaris, scuba diving, horse-riding and deep-sea fishing, allowing guests the opportunity to get face-to-face with lions in the morning and up close to a whale shark or battling sailfish after lunch.

Two overnights at Phinda Mountain Lodge or Phinda Forest Lodge on a fully inclusive basis, including all scheduled safari activities offered by the Lodge

Day 13 – 15 : MAPUTULAND
After your early morning game-drive and breakfast, depart by air charter to Rocktail Bay. Rocktail Bay is situated in northern Natal, within the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve, adjoining the Maputaland Marine Reserve.

Two overnights at Rocktail Bay Lodge on a full board basis, including all scheduled activities offered by the Lodge

Day 15
Transfer by air to Richards Bay Airport.