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Drakensberg Mountains & Nelson Mandela Capture Site: Scenic Full Day Safari in KwaZulu-Natal
3.8
9 Ratings
UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of KwaZulu-Natal on a scenic full-day safari. Explore the Natal Midlands, Drakensberg Mountains, and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of KwaZulu-Natal on a scenic full-day safari. Explore the Natal Midlands, Drakensberg Mountains, and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - Experience the Midlands Meander - Routes span more than 50 miles between Pietermaritzburg and the uKhahlamba-Drakensburg World Heritage Site including many back roads. The Midlands Meander isn’t a single attraction at all, but rather a network of more than 150 artisans, activities, restaurants, lodging and tours that…
- UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - Experience the Midlands Meander - Routes span more than 50 miles between Pietermaritzburg and the uKhahlamba-Drakensburg World Heritage Site including many back roads. The Midlands Meander isn’t a single attraction at all, but rather a network of more than 150 artisans, activities, restaurants, lodging and tours that have banded together to promote the rural but creative Midlands Region of KwaZulu-Natal.
What's Included
- Explore the majestic Drakensberg Mountains
- Experience the charming Midlands Meander
- Visit the historical Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Stay hydrated with bottled water provided
- Witness the stunning Howick Falls
- Explore the majestic Drakensberg Mountains
- Experience the charming Midlands Meander
- Visit the historical Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Stay hydrated with bottled water provided
- Witness the stunning Howick Falls
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal. Depart from Durban for a daylong sightseeing tour beginning with Natal Midlands and continuing onto Drankensberg’s Mountain Ranges. See spectacular mountain peaks, the valleys, the rock paintings of South Africa’s indigenous Sans people before touring the Nelson…
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal. Depart from Durban for a daylong sightseeing tour beginning with Natal Midlands and continuing onto Drankensberg’s Mountain Ranges. See spectacular mountain peaks, the valleys, the rock paintings of South Africa’s indigenous Sans people before touring the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, and a museum and a stirring monument of Nelson Mandela.
- Natal Midlands
- Drakensburg Mountain Ranges
- Century-spanning rock paintings created by South Africa’s indigenous people
- Escape the city for a day exploring the culture and nature of KwaZulu-Natal
Location
UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(9 Ratings)
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Freedom65758958603
Mar 4, 2024
This was a great day in the Drakensberg Mountains. - This was a great day in the Drakensberg Mountains. A really beautiful part of South Africa. Very nice. Very peaceful. Absolutely enjoyed this tour
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Maybritt_r
Jun 8, 2023
Rewarding challenge climbing - This trip to hiking in the mountains, waterfalls and South African history was as solo traveler a great experience. However you need to be fit as a mountain goat otherwise you will not reach the views. Good walking shoes, hat and water bottle are essentials!
It is a long drive however the views on the way is fantastic after leaving the motorway and well on the paths you can´t stop looking and taking photographs.
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Veronicacx1181ek
Jan 16, 2023
Really nice day - Timba, our guide for the day, picked us up promptly at 7:30 AM. He took us to all of the sites mentioned on the itinerary. I was especially impressed with the Nelson Mandela capture site and the sculpture outside. Timba didn't rush us but kept us on schedule. We stopped for a very enjoyable lunch along the way (at our cost). The ride was a bit long but enjoyable. Seeing the Drackensberg Mountains was impressive even if it was a bit cloudy. Timba was friendly and very helpful and answered my many questions. :)
I would recommend this excursion and using this tour agency.
Thanks so much Timba!
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Letitiak
May 18, 2024
Beautiful mountains and views - Though a long drive from the Port of Durban to Drakensberg Mountains, it worths a visit. Wish I have more time to hike 7 km to the top and see the rock arts.
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Meagan_g
Mar 22, 2024
Flexible and Courteous - Timber was a great guide. The driver was a bit late picking our large group up from the cruise terminal. Due to no fault of the tour guide, we were on an extremely limited time frame and could not do the tour we purchased (Our cruise drastically changed to scheduled time in the port).
Timber was able to come up with a new plan quickly without additional charges. He took us to Phezulu Park where did an amazing safari! There is a reptile portion and a short game drive through the reserve in a 4x4/ open air jeep. We saw many giraffe and zebras! They were very close to the vehicle. Very cool experience. We only wish we had more time to do this capture site tour.
We recommend booking with this company and would like to do this tour in the future
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Terry_o
Aug 24, 2024
The money paid does not correspond with the service provided. - Avoid African Sun safaris. They did not arrive on time and when contacted were dismissive and unhelpful. When a guide finally arrived, we started on the tour 21/2 hours later which meant we were chasing the clock all day. The guide, Brian, called in on his day off, saved the day and did a good job. The money paid does not correspond with the service provided.
Considering all the positive experiences we had in S A, this company was a did. Bev O'Connell
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Sren_b
Jun 18, 2023
Late pick up but nice visits - 2hours late arrival for pick up due to broken car is not OK
Long trip and stressed time line
The visits were nice but short
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Olfa_a
May 16, 2024
What a big disappointment ! - Big fail : the goal of our trip was mainly to go for hiking which was not the case at all.
We did the fall then Mandela’s capture site as mentioned in the details then we took the road to Drakensberg mountains super excited to start our hike. The landscape was nice on the road I have to say, but upon our arrival and after 2h of drive, the guide informed us that we are going to go down to see another fall and then back again to the car, which was literally 30 mins walk, back and forth to see a small waterfall, instead of taking the trail path. We were super disappointed because that doesn’t match with the description or the pictures in the tour at all !!!!
The description should be adjusted by the tour or Viator because it is really misleading, at the end we felt we were scammed, we paid 344€ for 2 persons to see a fall, have a museum tour and walk 30 mins in a valley. The guides were nice and friendly, but there were no explanations on what we are seeing or doing, it was more a driver then a guide.
At the I don’t recommend it, a big waste of money.
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