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Hiking Tour: Wild Trails Of South Africa

11 days
From Johannesburg to Durban
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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 2 - 12
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

    Start point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Holiday Inn Hotel Or Similar, 08:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional South African Braai (BBQ))
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Thendele Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Mahai River and Lookout Rock

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Thendele Resort
    Landmarks
    uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
    Royal Natal National Park
    Mahai River
    Lookout Rock
  2. Day 2

    uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park - Royal Natal National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional South African Potjiekos (stew))
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Thendele Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to the base of the natural amphitheatre
    • Walk along Tugela River dry riverbed
    • View of Tugela Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Natural Amphitheatre
    Sentinel Peak
    Eastern Buttress
    Tugela River
    Tugela Waterfall
  3. Day 3

    uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park to Witsieshoek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Royal Natal National Park to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
    • Pass Tiger Falls
    • Cross through the 'Crack' (narrow mountain gap)
    Landmarks
    Tiger Falls
    The Crack
    Sentinel Peak
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  4. Day 4

    Witsieshoek - Sentinel Peak

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Sentinel Peak summit (3165m)
    • Climb iron ladder rungs to summit
    • View Tugela Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative gorge path to avoid climbing iron ladder rungs
    Landmarks
    Sentinel Peak
    Tugela Waterfall
  5. Day 5

    Witsieshoek to Giant's Castle Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Giant's Castle Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning birdwatching for lammergeiers (bearded vultures)
    • Hike from Giant's Castle Resort
    Landmarks
    Giant's Castle Reserve
    Sterkfontein Dam
  6. Day 6

    Giant's Castle Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Giant's Castle Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along stream to mountain viewpoint
    • Wildlife spotting for elands
    Landmarks
    Giant's Castle Reserve
  7. Day 7

    Giant's Castle Reserve to Kamberg Region to Umdloti

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Greenfire Dolphin Coast Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Mooi River to San rock paintings
    • Guided explanation of San people history and culture
    • Wildlife spotting for baboons and vultures

    Optional Activities

    • Walk on Umdloti beach
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Umdloti
    Landmarks
    Kamberg Region
    Mooi River
    San Rock Paintings
  8. Day 8

    Umdloti to St. Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with Indian Ocean views)
    Accommodation
    Apartment (Forest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon boat tour of St. Lucia Estuary
    • Wildlife viewing (hippos, crocodiles, water birds)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    St. Lucia Estuary
    Indian Ocean
  9. Day 9

    St. Lucia - iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Apartment (Forest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    • Wildlife viewing (rhinos, buffalo, waterbucks, nyalas, kudu, leopards)
    • Scenic viewpoints of Indian Ocean
    • Swimming in Indian Ocean at Cape Vidal
    • Exploration of St. Lucia town and beach

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching (seasonal)
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    Cape Vidal
  10. Day 10

    St. Lucia to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Apartment (Forest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
    • Wildlife viewing (Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo)
    • Afternoon game drive in the park

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Hilltop Camp
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
    Hilltop Camp
  11. Day 11

    St. Lucia to Durban Airport

    End point
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Durban King Tshaka Airport, 13:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Durban Airport
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