Central Drakensberg
Stone Crown Mountain Lodge
From $210 per person · night
Drakensberg & Zulu Coast
From $3,150 per person
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Mountains, battlefields, rhino country and the Indian Ocean. KwaZulu-Natal in one trip: cool mountain air, compelling history, a Big Five safari and warm Indian Ocean beaches.
- Duration ·
- 10 days
- Comfort ·
- Comfort
- From, per person ·
- $3,150
- Best time ·
- Apr–Oct
The journey
About this itinerary.
KwaZulu-Natal in one trip: cool mountain air, compelling history, a Big Five safari and warm Indian Ocean beaches.
Where you’ll travel: Drakensberg, Durban & KZN
Overview
- Guided Drakensberg hikes and San rock art
- Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift with a storyteller-guide
- Rhino tracking in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
- Hippos and crocs in iSimangaliso
Ideal for hikers, history buffs, repeat visitors. Every itinerary is tailor-made, so dates, pace and stays can all change.
Itinerary
Day 1
Durban arrival
Fly into King Shaka International; transfer to the Drakensberg foothills.
Accommodation: Stone Crown Mountain Lodge · Meals: Dinner
Days 2–3
Drakensberg
Guided hikes, rock art and a spa afternoon.
Accommodation: Stone Crown Mountain Lodge · Meals: Half board
Day 4
Battlefields
Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift with an expert guide.
Accommodation: Battlefields lodge · Meals: Half board
Days 5–6
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Big Five game drives in the park that saved the white rhino.
Accommodation: Zululand safari lodge · Meals: All meals
Days 7–8
iSimangaliso
Estuary boat cruise, beach time and (Nov–Mar) turtle tours.
Accommodation: St Lucia lodge · Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Durban
Curry trail and beachfront, final night in Umhlanga.
Accommodation: Umhlanga hotel · Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Depart
Transfer to the airport.
The complete package
Everything included.
Stay
- 9 nights' accommodation
- Meals as listed
Experiences
- Guided activities
- Park fees
- 24/7 support while you travel
Travel
- Private transfers
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Direct local rates
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on your dates, availability and the stays you choose.
Per person sharing
From $3,150
For two travellers
From $6,300
Per person per night
From $350
International flights excluded. Peak season (December to January, and July to October on safari) and upgrades increase the price; quieter months reduce it.
Route
- Drakensberg
- →Durban & KZN
Stays
Where you'll stay.
Speak to a South Africa specialist
Make this trip your own .
Tell us when, who's coming and what you're hoping for. One named specialist looks after the rest.