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10 Days - Johannesburg, Lesotho, Drakensberg & Durban
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10 Days – Johannesburg, Lesotho, Drakensberg & Durban

This Lesotho Drakensberg tour is one of the most diverse and rewarding
overland journeys in Southern Africa, covering 10 days from Johannesburg
through the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and the dramatic Drakensberg
before ending in Durban. Our Lesotho Drakensberg tour includes white
water rafting in Clarens, pony trekking in Lesotho, the Sani Pass route
and the Nelson Mandela capture site, with all transport, accommodation
and bilingual guides included throughout.

Lesotho Drakensberg Tour – Johannesburg and the Drakensberg

Johannesburg is South Africa’s cultural and financial hub. We begin with
a guided city tour taking in Nelson Mandela’s house, the Apartheid Museum
and Soweto. From Johannesburg we travel east through the stunning
Drakensberg mountain range, stretching over 200km and offering some of
the best hiking terrain in South Africa. We also visit the Nelson Mandela
capture site, where he was arrested on 5 August 1962.

Lesotho – The Mountain Kingdom

We cross into Lesotho for an unforgettable journey along the Sani Pass,
climbing 2874 metres above sea level to enjoy lunch at the highest pub in
Africa, the Sani Mountain Lodge. Experience pony trekking through the
Basotho highlands and take in the breathtaking views of this extraordinary
landlocked mountain kingdom.

Durban – City by the Sea

We end this Lesotho Drakensberg tour in Durban, exploring the famous
Golden Mile beachfront, Moses Mabhida Stadium and the Temple of
Understanding by bicycle. Durban is one of South Africa’s most vibrant
and culturally rich cities, combining Zulu heritage with Indian influences
and a spectacular Indian Ocean coastline.

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Important Information:

duration

Duration:
10 Days, 9 Nights

included

Includes:
Transfer OR Tambo – Hotel Joburg, Pretoria city tour, Johannesburg city tour, 7 days transport from Johannesburg to Drakensberg, White Water Rafting in Clarens, Pony Trekking (1 hour) in Lesotho, Sani Pass route in Lesotho, Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Visit the Temple of Understanding in Durban, 1 morning safari in 4×4, 9 nights (from cheap to luxury hotels), 9 breakfasts

excluded

Excludes:
Optional activities, Lunch/dinner/drinks, Tips, Local/International flights, Personal items, Vaccines/Malaria medicine, Visas

Optional Activities:

  • Nelson Mandela House
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Voortrekker Monument
  • Union Building

NOTE

  • Minimun 10 people
  • We can customize the itinerary to your liking including  the accommodations and activities that best suit the group.

Days 1-3

Day 1

Welcome to Johannesburg & Pretoria City Tour

Johannesburg, “Jozi” for short, is the city best known as the financial hub and cultural metropolis of South Africa. On our first day in the country, we visit Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa.

Day 2

Johannesburg City Tour

Today, we explore the cultural metropolis of South Africa in Johannesburg - visit Nelson Mandela’s house, walk through the eerie history of the Apartheid Museum and visit Soweto, the most densely populated township in the country.

Day 3

Clarens

We depart Johannesburg and drive through the country to get to Clarens, a small yet exciting village situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the ``Jewel of the Eastern Free State``.

Days 4-6

Day 4

Clarens

Experience some adrenaline in Clarens today with a white water rafting trip. Experience the best white water river rafting in the country on the Ash River with 9 rapids, scenic vegetation and outstanding birdlife.

Day 5

Lesotho

As we leave Clarens behind us, we look forward on the scenic road ahead to Lesotho, a high-altitude landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa. The dramatic mountain scenery provides us with the backdrop of our activities for the next two days.

Day 6

Lesotho

Ponies are considered to be one of the main forms of public transport in Lesotho! Experience a one-hour pony trek through the mountains of Lesotho. Use the rest of your afternoon for optional activities, such as mountain biking, hiking and more.

Days 7-10

Day 7

Travel day to Drakensberg

We travel back into South Africa and visit a stunning range of mountains stretching over 200 km called the Drakensberg. Accessible plateaus and numerous passes and slopes in the area make for some of the best hiking in the country.

Day 8

Sani Pass

Today, we take one more day trip into Lesotho to visit the eastern part of the country, which is home to the Sani Pass, which is host to breathtaking views. While driving the Sani Pass, we climb a grand total of 2874 metres above sea level and enjoy lunch at the highest pub in Africa, the Sani Mountain Lodge.

Day 9

Durban

We end our trip in Durban and explore via bicycle the beachfront and historical attractions, such as Moses Mabhida Stadium, which hosted 7 FIFA World Cup matches during the 2010 World Cup or the Temple of Understanding, home to both decadent architecture and a delicious vegetarian Indian restaurant.

Day 10

Thanks for traveling with us!

Today marks the departure day after a great journey through Lesotho and South Africa. Thank you for choosing ATES Africa!

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