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Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
South Africa – 7-day Low-key Drakensberg & Safari Adventure
From $1,085
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Itinerary
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve, South Africa
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Cathedral Peak Hotel
Day 1 - 4
Nestled in a tranquil and secluded valley in the heart of the magnificent Drakensberg World heritage Site is 4-star Cathedral Peak Hotel. For 80 years, the van der Riet family has warmly welcomed every traveller with unrivalled hospitality, luxurious accommodation and exceptional service.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Driving time: ~4 1/2 hours
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Car pick-up
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Self Drive from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Cathedral Peak Hotel
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Check-in to Cathedral Peak Hotel
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
Activities that can be done/organised from Cathedral Peak Hotel are:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Mini Golf
- Pony riding
- Golf - at additional cost
- Horse riding - at additional cost
- Fishing - at additional cost
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Day at leisure to explore the Northern Drakensberg
Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa
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The Springbok Lodge Nambiti
Day 4 - 7
Our Lodge is situated in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve in KZN, a private conservancy offering 22 000 acres of malaria-free bushveld. The Reserve is home to the Big 5, incl Cheetah, Hippo and over 30 species of plains game. Nature lovers will enjoy the area's biodiversity, Thornveld and majestic Acacia trees complementing grasslands which mirror the plains of Central Africa. The perennial rivers, beautiful waterfall and cascades on the Sundays River makes for a unique sanctuary, attracting several rare bird species and an enviable array of raptors and vultures.
Day 4
Day Notes:
Driving time: ~2 hours
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Check-out from Cathedral Peak Hotel
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Check-in to The Springbok Lodge Nambiti
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Self Drive from Cathedral Peak Hotel to The Springbok Lodge Nambiti
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 5 - 6
Day Notes:
Wake up before dawn for the morning game drive, starting at sunrise. Savour a hot coffee and an early-morning snack before boarding the safari vehicle and departing the lodge in search of animals. Spend 3 hours traversing the bush and looking out for wildlife before they retreat to the shelter of a tree in the heat of the day.
After returning to the lodge for a delectable hot breakfast, you’ll have time to relax and unwind, surrounded by serene African wilderness. Lounge at the pool, delve into a captivating book, have a blissful nap, or simply soak up the sights, sounds and scents of nature.
Afternoon tea is served before your next game drive, departing around 3:30 - 4:30 pm, depending on the time of year. Dinner is served before you settle in for the night to the symphony of the wild.
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Shared morning and afternoon game drive
Day 7
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from The Springbok Lodge Nambiti
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Self Drive from The Springbok Lodge Nambiti to King Shaka International Airport [DUR]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
Accommodations
Cathedral Peak Hotel
The Springbok Lodge Nambiti
13 January - 20 March 2025 - 3RD NIGHT HALF PRICE SPECIAL AT SPRINGBOK
- Price per person based on 2 people sharing: ZAR 18,780
- Single Traveller: NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- Solo Traveller: ZAR 22,150
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 10,750
- Supplement per person for a Superior Room at Cathedral Peak: ZAR 600
3 April - 8 August; 9 August - 31 October 2025 - 3RD NIGHT HALF PRICE SPECIAL AT SPRINGBOK*
- Price per person based on 2 people sharing: ZAR 19,650
- Single Traveller: NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- Solo Traveller: ZAR 23,000
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 11,200
- Supplement per person for a Superior Room at Cathedral Peak: ZAR 600
21 March - 2 April 2025
- Price per person based on 2 people sharing: ZAR 21,450
- Single Traveller: ZAR 22,450
- Solo Traveller: ZAR 25,770
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 15,150
- Supplement per person for a Superior Room at Cathedral Peak: ZAR 600
1 November - 10 December 2025 - 3RD NIGHT HALF PRICE SPECIAL AT SPRINGBOK
- Price per person based on 2 people sharing: ZAR 20,250
- Single Traveller: NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- Solo Traveller: ZAR 23,650
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 11,500
- Supplement per person for a Superior Room at Cathedral Peak: ZAR 700
11 December 2025 - 2 January 2026
- Price per person based on 2 people sharing: ZAR 23,100
- Single Traveller: ZAR 31,650
- Solo Traveller: ZAR 35,000
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 12,900
- Supplement per person for a Superior Room at Cathedral Peak: ZAR 700
* High season supplement for stays from the 14 - 17 June, 9 -11 August and 20 - 24 September at Cathedral Peak & Springbok Lodge
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