Zulu Active Adventure

15 days ex Durban

Experience traditional Mabandala hospitality, Cycle in the rugged foothills of the Drakensberg, Learn the secrets of traditional healing,

See South Africa's most stunning scenery and get active while you're at it. Ride into the remote Mehloding and Mabandala Mountains for a taste of traditional culture and history, hike into the heart of Zululand for a glimpse of Zulu culture and then it's time for that all-African experience - safari! Take a game drive in the celebrated Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and wander the watery wilderness of Lake St Lucia and Kosi Bay - your hardworking muscles will be well-rewarded with memories of a lifetime.

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Simple hotels (5 nts), homestays (4 nts), participation camping (5 nts)
Transportation: Minibus, 4WD, boat, bike, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Active
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.

Call (941) 779-2050 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6604482

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

15 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Durban	Check out glitzy Durban.
Day 2	Mabandala Mountain Biking	Hop in the saddle and make for a rural village to enjoy a warm welcome and traditional hospitality. Spend a night in a local family's home.
Day 3	Mabandala Community	Be immersed in the culture of the Mabandala people, learn the secrets of herbal medicine from the village healer and maybe even take on the regional stick-fighting champion.
Day 4	Mehloding Mountain Biking	Cycle towards the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains, an imposing line of ragged peaks.
Day 5	Mehloding Hiking	Flex muscles on a full day of hiking, pausing to soak up views of the surrounding valleys and inspect bushman rock art.
Days 6-7	Sani Top	Scale Nthaba Nthenyana, the tallest peak south of Mt Kilimanjaro, if the weather is fine. Then perhaps kick back with a beer in Africa's highest pub.
Days 8-9	Zululand	Enjoy hospitality at an authentic homestay in the heart of Zululand and gain a respectful insight into one of Africa's oldest and most misunderstood customs - spiritual healing.
Days 10-11	Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve	Game drives and guided walks in the Hluhluwe are a chance to see wild animals so look out for buffaloes, lions and leopards.
Days 12-13	St Lucia Wetland Park	Take the chance to take to a canoe and glide across waters where the ancient coelacanth has been found in this gem of a park.
Day 14	Kosi Bay	Travel by boat to where the Kosi Lakes meet the sea and spend the day lazing about on the beach.
Day 15	Durban	Return to fun-packed Durban.

Dates/Pricing

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Date	Price / Description	Quote
November 07, 2008	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA201107; Local payment of ZAR R2250
December 05, 2008	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA201205; Local payment of ZAR R2250
January 09, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200109; Local payment of ZAR R2250
February 06, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200206; Local payment of ZAR R2250
March 06, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200306; Local payment of ZAR R2250
April 17, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200417; Local payment of ZAR R2250
May 08, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200508; Local payment of ZAR R2250
June 12, 2009	$2,050.00* (USD) / Tour Code: UXA200612; Local payment of ZAR R2250

Disclaimer

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