Guided Trekking in the Drakensberg & Zululand

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"Iswandlwana Lodge is outstanding. We particularly loved the battlefield tours." Mrs G Black

A journey into the heart of South Africa in some of the best walking environments in the world.

See the spectacular cliffs, gorges and valleys of the Drakensberg mountains, the Zulu homelands and the history of the battlefields of the Anglo Zulu wars, the wildlife and coastal reserves in Maputaland and the Elephant Coast.

Based on guest feedback, this holiday won our Best Worldwide holiday 2011 award, sharing 1st place with South Africa: Cape and Garden Route.

Holiday highlights:

• Walking in the mighty Drakensberg mountains, know to Zulus as the ‘Barrier of Spears’
• Explore both the northern and central Drakensberg, including walks to Tugela Gorge and the Contour Path
• Stay 3 nights at the excellent Cathedral Peak Hotel, set high in the mountains with a great variety of walks
• Visit the battlefields of Isandlwana & Rorke’s Drift with a specialist guide to bring the story of the battles to life
• Spot elephants, hippo, crocodile and bird life on a cruise on Lake Jozini and a guided bush walk
• Visit a Zulu village
• Stay in a collection of luxurious country lodges in spectacular locations
• Enjoy excellent South African cuisine and hospitality

Price includes

• 10 nights’ accommodation in en-suite rooms
• Full Board from lunch on day 2 to breakfast on departure
• A full programme of guided walks led by a local tour director, local guides and an HF Holidays' leader
• All sightseeing and entrance fees
• Travel by air-conditioned coach/minivan