Mountains, Safaris, Battlefields and Beaches

Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Johannesburg. (N)

On arrival, you will be met by our VIP meet and greet service before collecting your premium package category B hire car and driving to the Three Tree Hill Lodge, located in the Drakensberg mountains overlooking the Spioenkop Nature Reserve, where you will spend the next 3 nights. (D)

Enjoy 2 full days of optional excursions. Possibilities include wildlife walks, horse riding, nature hikes, mountain biking, birding and a visit to the nearby village of Hambrook, from where many of the staff at the lodge are recruited and with which the lodge shares a somewhat symbiotic relationship. (B, L, D)

Drive to the fascinating and historic region known as ‘The Battlefields’. It was here, in 1879, that the British fought the native Zulus in the famous battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, among others. These two battlefields are now looked over by guests of the spectacular Fugitives’ Drift Lodge, where you will spend the next 2 nights. (B, D)

Take part in an included guided excursion to the nearby Battlefields, where history will be brought to life by a specialist guide. Learn about the major strategic moves, along with how and where the battles were won and lost. (B, L, D)

Drive to Phinda Private Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most revered safari locations. The reserve is known for its abundance and range of wildlife which not only includes the ‘Big Five’, but also, due to its lush environment, more elusive species such as cheetahs and black rhinos. Spend 3 nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge, which offers elegant luxury and unforgettable experiences in equal measure. (B, L, D)

Choose from a host of included activities, including twice-daily wildlife drives, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), black rhino tracking on foot, and participative conservation experiences. (B, L, D)

Drive to the affluent coastal resort town of Umhlanga and stay 2 nights at The Oyster Box, a well-known luxury property. (B)

Drive the short distance to Durban Airport, where you will drop off your hire car and fly home. (B)