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Drakensberg, Battlefields Route & Midlands Meander Safari South Africa

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Start and end in Johannesburg
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Nambiti

    Johannesburg to Nambiti
    Start point
    O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), R21, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1627, South Africa (O.R.Tambo Airport or your centrally located hotel, 06:00 - 07:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Memorial in Volksrust honoring British soldiers
    • Evening game drive at Nambiti Safari Lodge to see the Big 5 (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, buffalo)
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Volksrust Memorial
    Nambiti Safari Lodge
  3. Day 2

    Nambiti to Ladysmith

    Nambiti to Ladysmith
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Ladysmith Battlefield
    • Tour of Elandslaagte Battlefield
    • Tour of Isandlawana Battlefield
    • Morning game drive at Nambiti Safari Lodge
    Landmarks
    Ladysmith Battlefield
    Elandslaagte Battlefield
    Isandlawana Battlefield
  4. Day 3

    Winterton to Drakensberg

    Winterton to Drakensberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre to view Zulu arts and crafts
    • Lunch at Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre restaurant
    • Visit Dragon Rock Reptile Centre or Falcon Ridge
    • Attend Drakensberg Boys Choir Wednesday-afternoon concert
    Landmarks
    Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre
    Dragon Rock Reptile Centre
    Falcon Ridge
    Drakensberg Boys Choir
  5. Day 4

    Drakensberg to Howick

    Drakensberg to Howick
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drakensberg Canopy Tour
    • Visit Wine Cellar on Midlands Meander route
    • Visit Mouse Trap Deli on Midlands Meander route
    • Visit Marrakesh Cheese and Chocolate Heaven
    • Drink at Bierfassl restaurant
    • Visit Tsonga shoes and bags
    • Visit Mandela Monument
    Landmarks
    Drakensberg Canopy Tour
    Midlands Meander
    Mandela Monument
  6. Day 5

    Howick to Dundee

    Howick to Dundee
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Blood River battlefield
    • Tour of Ncome battlefield
    • Tour of Talana battlefield
    • Visit historical sites related to the Great Trek and Voortrekkers
    Landmarks
    Blood River Battlefield
    Ncome Battlefield
    Talana Battlefield
    Rorke's Drift
    Mgungundlovu
  7. Day 6

    Dundee to Johannesburg

    Dundee to Johannesburg
    End point
    O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), R21, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1627, South Africa (O.R.Tambo Airport or your centrally located hotel, 18:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Apartheid Museum (optional)
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
    O.R. Tambo International Airport

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Reviews from other tours by Amatungulu Tours

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  • Deane5.0•September 2026
    Unbelievable few days in South Africa, good wild life, bit of history, great scenery, great guide to show us round..
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    Asked on January 26th, 2023

    Do you know whether you are likely to be running the Battlefields and Drakensberg tour (or similar) early January 2024? I will be staying in Stellenbosch until December 31st and would like to travel to the Eastern Cape immediately after this. I am a single traveller.

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    • Amatungulu ToursOperator•Written January 2023

      Not a problem to start inquiring, I will put you on a waiting list and let you know of bookings made in Jan 24, as the tour needs a few bookings to be able to start.

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    Alison

    Asked on July 13th, 2022

    What will the price of tour for me and wife? (Pensioners)

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    • Amatungulu ToursOperator•Written July 2022

      Please contact me direct, this platform do not use rands.

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