Welcome2Africa

WELCOME 2 AFRICA - SOUTH AFRICA SELF DRIVE TOURS!

HEAVEN ON EARTH
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS - DURBAN TO DURBAN

Welcome to the majestic kingdom of Zululand, where the mountains, bush and beach will enchant you throughout your trip. Located on the eastern coast of South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal offers a diversity of experiences. This tour takes you on a spectacular journey from the vibrant rhythmic African city of Durban, along the warm Indian Ocean with year-round sunshine and some of the country’s best beaches and diving destinations, to the magnificent ranges of the Drakensberg, all of which makes Kwazulu-Natal a definite attraction for any discerning traveller.

Day 1 and 2:
Upon arrival at Durban International Airport you will be met by a Welcome Tourism Services representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle. From the airport, travel in a northerly direction towards Ballito. The magnificent Sugar Coast, as it is known, extracts the essence of ‘East meets West in the Zulu Kingdom’ and presents it for your infinite pleasure in a pristine setting. Schools of dolphins and seven world-class golf courses cannot distract from the sheer magnificence of this Indian Ocean jewel. Situated on the coast of Ballito, Ballito Manor is a magnificent graceful mansion with sweeping ocean and beach views.
Approximate travel time: 1 Hour from Durban International Airport to Ballito Manor
Ballito Manor – bed and breakfast basis

Day 3:
After a sumptuous breakfast, drive further north towards St Lucia Estuary. The stretch of coastline is known as the Dolphin Coast as Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins can be seen year round. Should you wish to deviate from your route to St Lucia, we would suggest the following places of interest:
Crocodile Creek – On the banks of the Tongaat River, tours are conducted and lectures held at this crocodile and reptile park.
Stanger – Shaka, King of the Zulu’s, had an important military outpost here. This is also where he met his death at the hands of assassins. The site is commemorated by a monument in Couper Street, the main entrance to Stanger. Memorabilia from the early days of the sugar cane industry can be seen at the Natal North Coast Museum in Gledhow Mill Street.
Arrive at the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in the late afternoon. St Lucia is the largest of the Zululand wetlands and was also declared a World Heritage Site. This unique region runs parallel to the coastline for more than 80 km from Mapelane in the South to Sodwana Bay in the north. Furthermore, it comprises of five ecosystems, which promise a diversity of fauna and flora.
Approximate travel time: 3 Hours
Makakatana Bay Lodge – full board basis

Day 4:
Indulge in wildlife, wetland and beach splendours. Experience the captivating Wetlands by boat and seek out hippo, crocodile, birds and wildlife or visit the world famous BIG 5 'Hluhluwe-Umfolozi' Game Reserve.
Makakatana will take you to the golden, unpolluted coastal beaches flanked by some of the highest dune forests in the world. Here you can snorkel, swim and take long walks on the undiscovered beaches of Cape Vidal. Enjoy a picnic lunch while the waves cool your feet and soak up the African sun.
Makakatana Bay Lodge – full board basis

Day 5 and 6:
After breakfast drive in a northerly direction to Pongola Game Reserve. Surrounded by the majestic Lebombo Mountains and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, While Elephant Lodge offers every comfort for your sojourn in the African Wilderness. Enjoy game drives, guided walks and elephant tracking.
Approximate travel time – 4.5 Hours from Makakatana Bay Lodge to White Elephant
White Elephant – full board including 2 game activities per day

Day 7 and 8:
After an early morning game drive leave for the Drakensberg Mountains via Dundee and Ladysmith. Drive onto Winterton, the Central Region of the Drakensberg. The word Drakensberg literally means ‘The Mountain of the Dragons in the Afrikaans language, while the Zulu’s call it uKhahlamba, ‘The Wall of Spears’. Situated in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, the Cavern Drakensberg Resort is set in a dramatic landscape, offering visitors breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. The resort offers a wide range of activities including trout fishing, tennis, as well as guided hikes and horse riding.
Approximate travel time: 4.5 Hours from White Elephant to Cavern Drakensberg Resort.
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort – bed and breakfast basis

Day 9:
After a sumptuous breakfast and leaving the Berg behind, travel along the R103 through the Midland Meander where you should take time to explore, browse and indulge. The Midland Meander offers an array of art studios, herb and flower farms, craft, pottery and weaving workshops. On your way to Durban stop at the Howick Waterfalls which plunges roughly 110 metres to the rocks below. One can view the falls from an observation point in Howick. Arrive in Durban late afternoon to hotel or the International Airport.
Approximate travel time: 3.5 Hours from Cavern Drakensberg to Durban or the International Airport.

PRICES ZAR 2005:
Period	Per person sharing	Single supplement
11/01/05-30/04/05	12127	3729
01/05/05-31/08/05	11609	3434
01/09/05-31/10/05	11803	3489

Vehicle: Europcar Group D car 1600cc vehicle with power steering, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, radio and tape.