Exceptional Safari Company

Participants from module two will join the rest of the group on day eight (main tour) in Durban. Next we drive to one of South Africa's most beautiful mountain ranges namely the Drakensberg. After hiking and exploring the area (or even braving the steep Sani Pass - the only road link from KZN into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho - on a 4x4 excursion) we continue to the quaint wild coastal town of Port St Johns. We travel to Haga-Haga next (our second stop on the Wild Coast) and from there to Port Elizabeth where module three will commence on day 13.

ST Lucia - Durban -  Drakensburg - Port St Johns -  Haga Haga

At 19:00 a briefing will take place in the hotel’s lobby for all participants.

We drive to one of South Africa’s most beautiful mountain ranges. The Dutch word “Drakensberg” means “mountain of dragons” and the 200-kilometre-long mountainous wonderland is also a world heritage site.

Today you can hike in the surrounding mountains or join an adrenaline-pumping 4x4 route through the Sani Pass into Lesotho (optional if our accommodation is situated in the Southern Drakensberg region). This excursion is highly recommended!
We will continue to the quaint wild coastal town of Port St Johns. The town is set at the mouth of the Mzinvubu River and surrounded by dramatic hills and grasslands. The drive really is beautiful, so be sure to keep your camera within reach.

Optional Activities: (NOT included)

We will continue to the quaint wild coastal town of Port St Johns. The town is set at the mouth of the Mzinvubu River and surrounded by dramatic hills and grasslands. The drive really is beautiful, so be sure to keep your camera within reach.

South Africa is known for its enchanting sunrises. To make your experience all the more enthralling we have arranged a morning game drive (air-conditioned vehicle) in the park before heading off to the tiny landlocked kingdom of Swaziland. Our base for the next two nights is Mlilwane Sanctuary (if available).

Many visitors have marked this as the highlight of the Ezulwini Valley. You can experience the Swazi way of life by sleeping in a traditional beehive hut (chalets are available on request).
 
NB: Passports are necessary at the Swaziland border post!

Today you can enjoy this tranquil reserve by walking, cycling or even horseback riding amongst the many giraffe and antelope. If you prefer a more relaxing day, watching hippos from the bar should keep you entertained. The more adventurous can climb to the top of Nyonyane – the “Execution Rock”. There is also a choice between numerous optional activities at Mlilwane like game drives; game walks; cycling; hiking; horse riding, etc.

Optional Activities (NOT included)

We depart for St Lucia in the morning. In the afternoon you can enjoy one of the following optional activities:
 
Optional Activity (NOT included)

In the afternoon you can go on a boat cruise on the Greater St Lucia Wetlands and Lake St Lucia – a world heritage site. The tour takes approximately 2 hours from the mouth area near Honeymoon Bend to the second narrows. This environmental life link connects the Lake to the Indian Ocean. It serves as a highway providing a migratory route for a variety of organisms of which the hippopotami and crocodiles are the most popular.

Module 1 participants: Enjoy an early morning game drive in your air-coditioned vehicle in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park – the best place in the world to see both Black and White rhinos. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park is the oldest park in South Africa. Set in the heart of Zululand, the Big 5 can be found here and thus game viewing is one of the park’s main attractions.
 
Continuation to Durban, where Module 1 participants will say goodbye to participants continuing with the second module, and where Module 2 participants will meet up with the group for the start of the next module.
 
Module 2 participants: At 19:00 a briefing will take place in the hotel’s lobby for all participants.