2-Day Drakensberg Adventure: Tala Game Reserve & Natal Lion Park Exploration From Durban
Embark on a thrilling 2-day adventure in the Drakensberg Mountains. Explore Tala Game Reserve, Natal Lion Park, Howick Falls, and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Hike in the stunning Monks Cowl on day 2.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Depart from Durban at 7am and head off to Tala Game Reserve

Tala Private Game Reserve - Tala Game Reserve spans some 3,000 hectares, encompassing a mix of acacia thornveld, open grassland and a sensitive wetland, which attracts more than 380 bird species, and plenty of big game, including the rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe and wildebeest and many more.

At Tala we go on a 4x4 Game Drive moving to different points within the game reserve in search of animals.

Natal Lion Park - From Tala Game Reserve we proceed to Natal Lion Park, a small but beautiful game park where we see elephants and lions. There is also a big bird species and lots of indigenous trees.

Howick Falls - From Natal Lion Park we proceed to Howick Falls, a 95 m spectacular water fall.

Nelson Mandela Capture Site - FromHowick Falls we travel a short distance to Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Here we visit the Museum and the world renowned Nelson Mandela sculpture. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick,
Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison.
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The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture.

Drakensberg Region - From Nelson Mandela Capture Site we travel to the Drakensberg Mountains for the night.

After breakfast we proceed to the Monks Cowl Camp where we begin our hiking into the Drakensberg

Durban - After doing the hiking we head back to Durban arriving at around 6pm to conclude this 2 day tour.

What's Included
  • Drakensberg Mountains
  • Hiking
  • 4x4 Game Drive
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site
  • Elephants, lions, rhino, giraffe, zebra, and many more
  • Breakfast
  • Natal Lion Park
  • Tala Game Reserve
Additional Information

This is one of the most popular tours. It takes you to the fovourite Tala Game Reserve where we do a 4x4 Game Drive. From Tala we go to see lions and elephants at the Natal Lion Park. On the same day we proceed to Howick Falls and Nelson Mandela Capture Site ending the day in the Drakensberg Mountains. On day 2 the major activity is hiking in the Drakensberg in the beautiful Monks Cowl.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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