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.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International 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
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South Africa
10 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
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Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
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Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Big 5 Safari
Birdwatching
Night Drive
Whale Watching
Cultural Experience
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
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ICONIC WILDLIFE
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Zebra
White Rhino
Spotted Hyena
Southern Giraffe
Lion
Leopard
Kudu
Hippo
Elephant
Cheetah
Cape Fur Seal
Buffalo
Black Rhino
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South Africa
10 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Big 5 Safari
Birdwatching
Night Drive
Whale Watching
Cultural Experience
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
