Country
Duration
7 days
Style
Highlights
Northern Drakensberg
Nambiti Game Reserve
South Africa – 7-day Classic Drakensberg & Safari Adventure – Private self-drive
From $1,675
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Itinerary
Northern Drakensberg, South Africa
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Montusi Mountain Lodge
Day 1 - 4
Montusi Mountain Lodge is a family owned and run establishment in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. With expansive views of the spectacular Amphitheatre Mountain, the lodge is perfectly situated on the large conservation estate to maximise Space, Comfort and Peace. Guests enjoy the quiet serenity of the mountains while exploring their natural environment on foot, mountain bike or horse. The hiking and running trails, horse-riding stables and tennis court offer great adventures for the active, while the comfy outdoor couches and indigenous gardens offer more sedentary folk astounding views and excellent bird-watching. The large swimming pool invites hot hikers and dozy sun-bathers for a bracing dip in the sunshine.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Driving time: ~4 hours
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Car pick-up
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Self Drive from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Montusi Mountain Lodge
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Check-in to Montusi Mountain Lodge
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
Activities that can be done/organised from Montusi Mountain Lodge are:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding
- Fishing
- Scenic 4x4 Drives
- Golf
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Day at leisure to explore the Northern Drakensberg
Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa
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Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Day 4 - 7
Nambiti Plains is an exclusive, intimate 5* Lodge in the heart of the malaria free Nambiti Game Reserve. Offering a private bush experience where Africa meets unpretentious luxury in an earthy environment. The reserve consists of 22 000 acres of pristine nature – including an abundance of natural water and beautiful waterfalls making it a unique sanctuary. Game viewing include amongst others the Big 5 and Cheetah as well as several rare bird species such as the Crowned Cranes and Secretary Birds. Rooms imitate the wide-open space of the plains in front of the lodge and the décor tie into the natural environment. Each room is spacious, stylish and uncluttered, with the highlight the private decks with views stretching over the plains and waterholes! The Lodge boasts big stone fireplaces for winter and a tucked away swimming pool for summer months where you will frequently see the elephant herd coming to drink. Not being fenced in offer you the opportunity to walk side by side with wildlife such as nyalas or zebra – a true bush experience. ONLY 3 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM DURBAN AND 4 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM JOHANNESBURG
Day 4
Day Notes:
Driving time: ~3 hours
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Check-out from Montusi Mountain Lodge
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Check-in to Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
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Self Drive from Montusi Mountain Lodge to Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
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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 Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
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Self Drive from Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge to King Shaka International Airport [DUR]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Northern Drakensberg
Nambiti Game Reserve
Accommodations
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
January - April 2025
- Per person sharing: ZAR 29,000
- Single traveller: ZAR 40,450
- Solo traveller: ZAR 43,950
- Per child sharing, age 8 - 12 years: ZAR 18,800
- Per child sharing, age 13 - 19 years: ZAR 26,600
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