Africa 2019-21 Brochure

www.somak.co.uk 119 KwaZulu-Natal Experiences All below experiences are from Durban. Durban City Tour – Half Day (morning) Commence the tour with Durban’s beachfront “The Golden Mile”, continue to the bustling African/Indian Markets at Warwick Triangle, the fascinating Phansi Museum (closed weekends, entrance fee payable locally). From culture to nature, visit the peaceful Durban Botanic Gardens. Conclude with Durban City Hall and a visit to an icon of KwaZulu-Natal, the Moses Mabhida Stadium, where you have the option of taking the cable car to the top of the Stadium for a phenomenal view of Durban and its surroundings (at extra cost). From £40 per person Shakaland Tour – Full Day Experience traditional culture and customs at the largest Zulu kraal in all of Zululand. Sample a traditional Zulu beer, visit their huts and witness the skills and artistry of the craftsmen who make spears, shields, beadwork, and pots. The Zulu dancers will thrill with their grace and energy. A fully escorted tour by a registered KwaZulu- Natal guide. From £120 per person, including lunch Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift Tour – Full Day Historians will love it for sure, but if you enjoy a really great story, the Battlefields tour is for you too. KwaZulu-Natal is rich in Anglo-Zulu war history, where two of the most famous, at times heart wrenching, battles fought between the Zulu and British Armies took place. Guests will visit the eerie battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Fully escorted tour by a registered KwaZulu- Natal guide. From £190 per person, including lunch Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Tour - Full Day This magnificent ‘big 5’ game park is not only home to 84 species of game, but it's the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. A day on safari in the magical Hluhluwe- iMfolozi Park doesn't stop at the thrill of searching for the ‘big 5’, the hilly terrain offers spectacular views of the Reserve. Fully escorted tour by a registered KwaZulu-Natal guide. From £170 per person, including lunch. Sani Pass/Lesotho Tour – Full Day For those with a sense of adventure, a 4x4 drive up the highest road pass in Africa will certainly provide you with a hefty dose of adrenalin. For your efforts, you'll be rewarded with its breathtaking scenery. Once you've recovered your breath, you will wind down the Pass very slowly, and make your way gently back to Durban. Note: A passport is required and visa conditions may apply. From £195 per person, including lunch at the highest pub in Africa. Drakensberg World Heritage Tour – Full Day Discover the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountain range as you travel towards the World Heritage Site of Giant's Castle. The local Bushman paintings are not far away, so set off on foot for a leisurely 3km hike to the site of the caves (moderate fitness level required). Return to Durban via the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, a historically significant moment in South African history, commemorated with a world class sculpture. From £170 per person, including lunch. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Shakaland Battlefields