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One way upgrade (Business Class) - £4585

Highlights: Drakensberg - Nambiti Hills - Isandlwana

Alternate travel dates: 7 Oct 19 - 13 Oct 19

Hotels:
Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge
Isandlwana Lodge
Oyster Box

Itinerary:

Day 1: Collect your car upon arrival in Durban airport and drive to Nambiti Game reserve.

Day 2-3: Nights Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge

3 Nights Stay in Lodge Double - Luxury Suite:

23 km East of Ladysmith in the extraordinarily beautiful and geographically diverse Kwazulu Natal province, lies Nambiti Game Reserve, home to elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino and rich in birdlife and indigenous flora. The Nambiti Game Reserve is a private Big Five bush retreat and game conservancy set on 20 000 acres of Malaria-free bushveld in Kwazulu Natal. Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge is a two and a half hour drive from Durban, three and a half hour drive from Johannesburg and 240km from King Shaka International Airport. There are eight luxury suites and one honeymoon suite at the lodge, each suite with a private viewing deck and an interior featuring a contemporary eclectic mix of local African design. All suites are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, mini-bar and telephones. A haven of sophistication, Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge is perfect for guests seeking both privacy and romance. Ideal for private getaways for the discerning, intimate weddings or small conferences, Nambiti Hills has a unique combination of wide open spaces and discreet intimate places. Lofty glass-enclosed dining and lounge areas provide panoramic views of rolling hills and savannah by day, and thousands of stars in the clear night sky. A wide verandah with its neighbouring bar spills out onto a waterfall that splashes into a rock pool. Indoor wood fires and outdoor boma fires offer warmth, intimacy and another dining option. Discreet enclaves lead off the bedroom suites where guests can enjoy uninterrupted contemplation. Nambiti Hills offers guided walking safaris and game drives. Close to the famous battlefields of the Anglo-boer War and various other historic sites, it is also not far from the Drakensberg; a spectacular mountain range.

Inclusions:
• Brunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner, teas, coffees and snacks
• Two Game Drives per day in open 4x4 vehicles

Exclusions
• Telephone calls and boutique purchases
• Liqueurs, spirits, premium wines and champagnes.
• Transfers to and from the lodge
• Curio shop purchases
• Certain special meal requests
• All personal extras and any items not mentioned under inclusions.

Day 4-6: Isandlwana Lodge
After breakfast you will drive towards the battlefields.

3 Nights Stay in Lodge Double - Standard Room

Isandlwana Lodge is carved into the iNyoni Rock overlooking Mount Isandlwana, the site of the historic Anglo-Zulu War battle which took place on the 22nd of January 1879. Join the Battlefield Tours with renowned historian, Rob Gerrard, author and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, or one of his associates.

Other activities include walking trails, horse riding, birding tours, photographic safaris, and the popular Zulu Village Safari where guests have an opportunity to see how the local people live and learn of their culture and customs. Unwind at the pool, relax in the library and savour delectable food prepared by the chefs. All en-suite rooms face the historic and scenically beautiful Isandlwana plain with a view of the mountain and have private balconies.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Exclusions
• All beverages, premium wines or spirits
• Optional tours
• Laundry
• Telephone calls
• Gratuities
• All other personal extras
• Any items not mentioned under inclusions

Day 7: Oyster Box
Drive back to Durban for your beach stay.

3 Nights The Oyster Box - Double - Classic Room

Standing proud on Umhlanga's beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room Oyster Box, is one of South Africa's best-loved hotels. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine, The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities. Dining venues range from the Ocean Terrace, serving casual and al fresco fare and a curry buffet, to the legendary, fine-dining Grill Room. The Palm Court serves a lavish High Tea daily, with live piano accompaniment. The Oyster and Lighthouse Bars are the hottest spots in town for sundowners. Equipped with six treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy bath, grooming lounge, plunge-pool, gym, infinity pool and tranquillity lounge, The Spa offers the latest in health and wellness treatments. Other facilities include two swimming pools, a private library, luscious tropical gardens and an intimate, 24-seater movie theatre.

Meal: Breakfast

Exclusions
• All other meals.
• Drinks.
• Personal extras not specified.

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