Discovering the Drakensberg and Lesotho
A trip to the Drakensberg Mountains and Lesotho is a unique experience that combines spectacular scenery, authentic culture and adventure. It's a chance to disconnect, immerse yourself in powerful nature, discover an unspoilt culture and experience an authentic adventure.
All year round
14 days - 2850€/pp from 5 to 7 people (plane not included)
Drakensberg means "Dragon Mountain": a mountain range that surrounds Lesotho, made up of sheer cliffs, plateaus, green valleys and majestic waterfalls.
In Lesotho, nicknamed the "kingdom in the sky", the landscape is even more isolated and wild, with plateaus at altitudes of over 3,000 m.
An extraordinary program
Day 1 Durban
Situated on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, this will be the starting point for our journey.
Days 2, 3 and 4 Castle Garden in the Drakensberg mountains
Short or long hikes to suit all tastes. Swimming in crystal-clear pools. Discover rock paintings and local flora and fauna.
Day 5 we arrive in the Kingdom of Lesotho
A day's drive to cross the border and discover the magnificent scenery of the highlands. Overnight at Mont Moroosi
Days 6 and 7 en route to Tsatsane
With a local guide, we set off to discover the magnificent 3,000-year-old San paintings, a Unesco World Heritage site.
Day 8 back to Mount Moroosi
A small village on the banks of the Orange River, we'll be staying in typical Lesotho huts.
Days 9 and 10 Carnarvone Estate
Accommodation in the Carnarvone Estate private reserve. We set off with a Khosa guide in search of the very rare mountain zebras, white-tailed wildebeest and other antelopes that populate this wild, mountainous territory. Our host Zoliswa and the village women will introduce us to Khosa songs.
Day 11 Addo Elephant Park
We leave the Drakensberg for Addo National Park. We spend the night on a farm on the edge of the park.
Day 12 and 13: Visit Addo Elephant Park
Created in 1931 to protect the last 11 surviving African elephants in the region. Today, the park boasts over 600 elephants, and has expanded considerably to become South Africa's third-largest national park. The "Big Five" are present here: elephant, lion, buffalo, black rhino and leopard. We can add another 250 bird species.
Day 14 Departure from Port Elizabeth
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