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| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | All In One Tours |
(6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS – ALL IN ONE)
The 3x Bs – Bush, Berg and Beach
2N/3D Hluhluwe–Umfolozi
KwaZulu-Natal – North Coast
Day 1: Arrival in Hluhluwe & African Sunset Experience
All Meals – Own Cost
Depart from Durban International Airport and arrive at Hluhluwe–Umfolozi just before lunch. Enjoy lunch at the lodge. Thereafter, depart for whichever activity you have chosen from the list below, or enjoy a late afternoon sundowner at the lodge while viewing the magnificent African sunset. Activities are subject to flight arrival times.
(Please read the additional activities below. These need to be booked in advance and are at an additional cost.)
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Big Five Safari & St Lucia River Cruise
Breakfast Included
After breakfast at 08h00, depart for a game drive in the Umfolozi National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for a boat cruise on the St Lucia River, viewing hippos, birdlife and crocodiles.
Overnight at the lodge.
Possible Activities
Birding
Cheetah Encounter
Cultural Tours – own cost
Deep-Sea Fishing – own cost
Elephant Interaction
False Bay Park
Frogging Tours – own cost
Golfing – own cost
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi
Ilala Weavers
Kayaking – own cost
Kosi Bay Trip
Mkuze Game Drive
Muzi Pan
Ndumo Game Drive
Night Drive
Rhino Tracking
Scenic Flights – own cost
St Lucia Boat Cruise
Tembe Reserve
Zulu Croc
We offer comfortable accommodation in 12 spacious air-conditioned rooms, all nestled in an unspoilt natural sand forest. High ceilings and air-conditioning ensure a comfortable stay for all our guests.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are fitted with a fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Enjoy the tranquil sand forest views from your private veranda.
The family rooms have an interleading door, making these units perfect for families. Children can sleep close by while you still enjoy your privacy.
Location
Umkhumbi Lodge is superbly located close to Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with easy access to the wildlife areas of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi and Mkhuze National Parks, the endless sandy beaches of Sodwana and Kosi Bay, and one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites, iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
There is the opportunity to spot the Big Five, abundant birdlife, and on the beaches, Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles.
The nearest airports are King Shaka International Airport (Durban) and Richards Bay Airport.
Overnight: Umkhumbi Lodge.
Onsite Facilities
Splash pool
Laundry service
WiFi internet at the office
Safe for locking away valuables
Private restaurant and bar for guests
Walking trails
Travel Information
Shuttle service to and from any location
Visa and MasterCard facilities
Additional Notes
Lodge rates include meals on a DB&B basis.
We suggest bringing your binoculars and walking shoes.
Day 3: Scenic Drive to the Southern Drakensberg
Breakfast Included
Depart after breakfast at 08h00 for the Southern Drakensberg, arriving late afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Underberg at a hotel/lodge.
Lesotho Overland Tour: 1 Night / 2 Days – Lesotho Hotel
Day 4: Sani Pass Adventure & Lesotho Highlands Exploration
Breakfast Included
Departure at 12h00 from Sani Pass Hotel. Travel via Sani Pass with a stop at the Good Hope Trading Store, established in 1917 by John White-Smith.
Ascend the legendary Sani Pass with its hairpin bends offering spectacular views of the Sani Valley and the Drakensberg Escarpment within the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site.
Along the way, view the proteas and the 12 Apostles rock formations. Your guide will take care of the border formalities.
At the summit (2,874m), stop for lunch at Sani Top Chalet, the Highest Pub in Africa. Continue over Black Mountain Pass (3,280m), following the Senqu River.
Nearby lies the highest mountain in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana (3,482m), meaning “the little mountain which is nice.”
Along the route, see Basotho shepherds and visit No. 10 Riverside Art & Craft Village, where locals display traditional items and share their culture, including Basotho dance and a Sangoma experience.
Proceed to Mokhotlong Town.
Overnight: Oxbow Lodge.
Day 5: Cultural Discoveries & Return to the Coast
Breakfast Included
After breakfast, visit St James Mission. Thereafter, retrace the scenic route with a refreshment stop at Sani Stone Lodge.
Your guide will handle border formalities before descending Sani Pass and arriving in Underberg at approximately 13h00 for lunch.
After lunch at Himeville Arms, travel through the picturesque towns of Donnybrook and Ixopo, passing through rural countryside.
Overnight: Aliwal Shoal Dive Resort.
Day 6: Ocean Adventure & Double Dive Experience
Breakfast Included
Depart after breakfast at 08h00 and transfer to the beach for a morning dive session. Return to the Dive Resort for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a second dive session exploring the rich marine life of Aliwal Shoal.
Overnight: Dive Resort.
Day 7: Departure & Airport Transfer
Breakfast Included
After breakfast at 08h00, depart for the airport.
Included:
All accommodation and meals as indicated
Airport transfers x 2
Transport in a 4x4 vehicle
Driver/guide fees
Mineral water
Excluded:
Personal expenses and insurance
Beverages and alcohol
Entry fees
Tips for the guide
General Information
Guests will be travelling through rural and unspoilt African terrain. Therefore, it is important to travel with a flexible and tolerant mindset.
Accommodation, bathroom facilities and meals may be basic, simple and rustic in certain areas.
Most lunch stops are packed lunches or picnic-style meals. Toilet facilities en route are limited.
We reserve the right to alter routes or itineraries should circumstances such as weather, road conditions or unforeseen obstacles require it.
Some accommodations use generators for electricity and switch them off at 22h00.
Please bring soft bags only — no large suitcases.
1N/2D Umkomaas
KwaZulu-Natal – South Coast
Overview
The Dive Resort is located in the quaint diving village of Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Aliwal Shoal is a rocky reef, the remains of an ancient fossilised dune approximately 5 km offshore.
The reef hosts many hard and soft corals and an estimated 1,200 species of tropical and subtropical fish.
Aliwal Shoal was named after the near-sinking of the three-masted vessel “Aliwal,” captained by James Anderson in 1849.
Two wrecks near the reef are prime dive sites:
The Norwegian bulk carrier “Produce,” which sank in 1974
The “Nebo,” which sank in 1884
A fantastic variety of sharks can be seen, including White Tip Reef Sharks, Oceanic Blacktips, Dusky Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Zambezi (Bull) Sharks, Hammerheads, and occasional Great White sightings.
Umkomaas is located 48 km south of central Durban and was established in 1861 when a harbour was built to export sugar.
Daily Diving Requirements
Certification card
Logbook (proof of at least one logged dive within the last year)
Marine Protected Area Permit
Dive equipment (unless renting)
Swimsuit (unless renting), towel and sunscreen
Money for drinks, sundries and tips
Children
Children are welcome at the Dive Resort. Divers younger than 15 years of age are welcome at no extra cost.
The property is security-fenced with secure parking and staff on-site 24/7.
End of Tour
The cost is based on a minimum of two people at a per-person rate.
Valid passports are essential.
Please advise your nationality, as Lesotho has visa restrictions for certain countries.
This is true, unspoilt Africa – at its best!
