Cape Town, Battlefields and Safari Adventure
An itinerary for the culture vulture and those with an interest in South African history. Indulge your passion by having guided tours of the fascinating Zululand battle sites of the Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer wars. This is sandwiched between a city break in Cape Town to start and a Big 5 safari tagged on at the end. You will independently explore the 3 areas in your own hire vehicle.
In Cape Town you will stay at the boutique hotel The Clarendon Fresnaye which is ideally situated to explore this beautiful city and its many sights including Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront. It’s then off to the province of KwaZulu Natal and to the Battlefields Region. You will stay at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge on a 5000-acre Natural Heritage Site which overlooks both the Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift battle sites. Here you will gain a deep and tangible insight into these historic battles (and others) with the animated and highly informed guides. There’s also abundant game and birdlife and superb food and wine to enjoy. Conclude your adventure with a Big 5 Safari at Namibiti Hills Game Reserve enjoying day and night game drives, bushwalks and spa treatments.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cape Town International
- 4 nights - The Clarendon Fresnaye, Cape Town
- 3 nights - Fugitives Drift Lodge, KwaZulu Natal
- 3 nights - Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal
- Ends - Transfer to Durban King Shaka for your international flight home
At a glance
- South Africa
- 10 Nights
- City
- Safari
- Scenic
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Guide Price
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Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- International flights as detailed
- Meals and accommodation as detailed
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities
- National Park Fees
- Group C Hire Car (Toyota Corolla or similar) + GPS
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities mentioned
- Petrol
- Additional Driver’s Fee
- Beverages
- Additional activities or options on offer
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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Birdwatching
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Night Drive
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Whale Watching
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Cultural Experience
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City Sights
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Wellness/Spa
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Wine Tour
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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Zebra
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White Rhino
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Spotted Hyena
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Southern Giraffe
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Lion
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Leopard
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Kudu
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Hippo
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Elephant
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Cheetah
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Cape Fur Seal
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Buffalo
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Black Rhino
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Baboon
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African Penguin
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Southern Right Whale
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