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African Kingdoms, Drakensberg and Sandy BeachesCultural South Africa Kwazulu Natal is a green, mountainous area where you can meet the local Xhosa, Zulu and Basotho tribes, take hikes into the hills and relax at on the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean. All the tours include a chance to experience real South African culture and in our Lesotho Mountain Trail module the trips and accommodation you experience will help the community project that we support. We've selected small, intimate and traditional accommodation characteristic to the area, ranging from mountain lodges to Swazi beehive huts. |
Short cultural South Africa holidays Sandy Beaches and Drakensberg Mountains
After visiting Swaziland and St. Lucia, this module is an action-packed addition to your South Africa holiday. You'll have plenty of time for unforgettable treks through the scenic central and northern parts (Royal Natal) of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. Afterwards you'll drive to Umhlanga, near Durban, where you can spend a day or two relaxing on a sandy beach. Durban is great for transport links, so you can easily catch a flight to Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Cape Town after this module ends to continue your South Africa adventure. |
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Short cultural South Africa holidays Transkei Wild Coast Drive
Instead of flying from Durban down to the Cape, you can opt for this adventurous drive along South Africa's little visited Wild Coast (also known as the Transkei). This stunningly beautiful area is Mandela's birthplace and is still home to people from both the Xhosa and Zulu tribes and is a perfect route to experience cultural South Africa. The Wild Coast is perhaps the last true wilderness in South Africa. Many parts of the coast are spectacularly rugged, with winding roads framed by steep cliffs. Isn't that what travelling is all about? Click here for more details on this trip to the South African Wild Coast. |
Short cultural South Africa holidays to Swaziland Beehive huts and St. Lucia
During thia tour to the beehive huts and St. Lucia, you'll travel by rental car through fascinating Swaziland and enjoy the sights of Mlilwane national park. You'll spend the night in a typical Swazi beehive hut which is sure to be a highlight of your cultural South Africa trip (chalets are also available upon request). Afterwards, you'll travel further to discover the St. Lucia Wetlands National Park. You'll spend the night in the village of St. Lucia, a mecca for backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts. |
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Short cultural South Africa holidays In the footsteps of the Zulus
Click here for more details on this South Africa battlefields tour. |
Short Cultural South Africa holidays - Lesotho trip Lesotho Mountain Trail
During your drive through South Africa, you can also visit the unspoilt, rugged mountain kingdom of Lesotho. You will start your South Africa self drive in Johannesburg and travel down to Port Elizabeth via Lesotho (or vice vesa). Go on mesmerising horseback trail rides or 4X4 trips across high mountain passes past dramatic waterfalls and gorges. We organise this cultural South Africa module in cooperation with the local inhabitants of Lesotho as part of a community project; a portion of our profits go towards supporting the area. Click here for more details of this trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. |
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After a relaxing beach break, top off one of our cultural South Africa holidays by continuing on with modules along the famous Garden Route to Cape Town. You can drive through scenic territory with our Transkei Wild Coast Drive or catch a plane to Port Elizabeth. We enjoyed the region's diversity as well as the mouth-watering cuisine in some of the most memorable, friendly restaurants. Whether you're longing to go on safari at a Big 5 park, spot whales along the rugged coastline or sample excellent wine at some of South Africa's finest vineyards, you can do it all with our Cape Garden Route tours.
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