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3 Day Tala Game Reserve Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass

By Cape Touring
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 6,713 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This 3-day tour from Durban combines wildlife, natural wonders, history, and mountain adventure for an unforgettable experience. The journey begins with wildlife encounters at Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park, before moving to the scenic beauty of Howick Falls and the history of the Mandela Capture Site. The adventure continues into the Drakensberg Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking hikes through dramatic peaks and valleys, before taking on the thrilling Sani Pass 4x4 tour into Lesotho, with visits to a traditional village and the Highest Pub in Africa. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure.

Highlights:

  • Explore Tala Game Reserve with giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and more.
  • Visit Natal Lion Park to see lions and elephants
  • Experience the beauty of Howick Falls
  • Discover history at Mandela Capture Site
  • Hike the stunning Drakensberg Mountains
  • Take a 4x4 Sani Pass Tour into Lesotho, visiting a Basotho village and the Highest Pub in Africa.

Activity location

  • Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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3 Day Tala Game Reserve Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 6,713.43 x 1 AdultRM 6,713.43
Total
Price is RM 6,713.43

What's included, what's not

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    Sani Pass Lesotho Tour
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    2 Nights hotel accommodation bed and breakfast
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    Game safari at Tala Game Reserve
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    Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains
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    Visit Mandela Capture Site
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    Tour Guide
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    See lions and elephants in Natal Lion Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Howick Falls
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no restrictions

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 depart Durban 8am - wildlife, nature, and history, in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Capture Site
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Cedar Garden or similar in Underberg, Drakensberg
Tala Private Game Reserve
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure begins at Tala Game Reserve, a beautiful sanctuary home to a variety of wildlife including rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, kudu, hippos, and over 380 bird species. Exploring in a safari vehicle, you’ll enjoy the thrill of spotting animals in their natural environment while soaking up the reserve’s rolling landscapes and acacia-dotted plains.
Natal Lion Park
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
From Tala, the journey continues to the Natal Lion Park, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to see majestic lions and elephants. This stop adds to the wildlife adventure with a chance to learn more about these iconic African animals and their role in the ecosystem.
Howick Falls
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, the tour shifts to the Midlands Meander region to visit Howick Falls, a spectacular 95-meter waterfall surrounded by natural beauty and local legends. The viewing platform provides stunning photo opportunities of the cascade plunging into the gorge below.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The next stop is the powerful and thought-provoking Mandela Capture Site, where a striking sculpture of Nelson Mandela commemorates the place of his arrest in 1962. The site includes a visitor center and museum that tells the story of Mandela’s journey and South Africa’s struggle for freedom.
Day 2: Visit Drakensberg Mountains for hiking
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Cedar Garden or similar in Underberg, Drakensberg
Drakensberg Mountains
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The Drakensberg Mountains offer some of the most spectacular hiking experiences in South Africa, with dramatic peaks, rolling valleys, waterfalls, and hills and valleys. Trails range from gentle walks through lush foothills to challenging climbs up rugged escarpments, making it a perfect destination for both casual walkers and serious hikers.
Day 3: Go on the Sani Pass Lesotho Tour
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Sani Pass
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
The Sani Pass Lesotho Tour is one of South Africa’s most thrilling adventures, taking you from the foothills of KwaZulu-Natal into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Departing from Underberg in a 4x4 vehicle, you’ll ascend the winding Sani Pass, a dramatic gravel road with steep gradients and hairpin bends that offers breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, rugged cliffs, and sweeping valleys, making it a photographer’s paradise. At the top of the pass, you cross into Lesotho, where you’ll visit a traditional Basotho village to learn about the customs, lifestyle, and culture of the local people. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a meal or drink at the Highest Pub in Africa. The descent back down Sani Pass is just as spectacular, offering different perspectives of the rugged terrain. Combining natural beauty, cultural encounters, and thrilling adventure, the Sani Pass Lesotho Tour is a must-do experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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