NEW 2012: From 2012 the Camping Overland Tour also runs in opposite directon from Durban to Port Elizabeth.
THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE 7 DAY CAMPING SAFARI
Lesotho: Malealea - South Africa: Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park - Durban
Day 1/2 Hogsback
We leave Port Elizabeth behind us and travel towards Hogsback. Some of the original Afro-Montane Rainforest can be seen here and many people rent Mountain Bikes and spend an enjoyable day exploring. On our second day in Hogsback your guide will take you on a hike to either Swallow Falls, Bridal Veil Falls or Madonna & Child Falls, the choice is yours. Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Lesotho - Malealea
Today we leave South Africa and enter the landlocked mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho is one of the highest countries in the world, with the entire country being over 1000m above sea level. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trekking Excursion will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. On your return the group will visit the local village and school. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5/6 South Africa - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest and most beautiful. We explore the mountain paths and take in the breathtaking views offered in the Ukhahlamba Drakensburg (Royal Natal) National Park. On our second day we will be going on a guided hike to see some of the san rock paintings.Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking, Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Tugela Falls Hike, Zulu School Project.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast - Durban
It’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s largest port and surfing capital. Upon arrival in Durban your tour ends. This evening maybe sample some local Indian cuisine. OptionalActivities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE 8 DAY ACCOMMODATED SAFARI
South Africa: Royal Natal NP - Guided walk to Bushman paintings - Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho - Pony Trekking (optional) - South Africa: Forest hike in Hogsback - Addo Elephant National Park - Camp Assistant
Day 1/2 Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
After meeting your guides and group we leave behind the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu Natal and travel inland to the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg or Royal Natal National Park, part of the huge, and incredibly scenic, Drakensberg escarpment. The Drakensberg is South Africa’s highest mountain range with peaks at over 3000 metres. Hiking is the most popular activity here and your guides will take you on a lovely hike if you are not already busy with optional activities, such as horse riding, which can be a very satisfying way to explore this mountainous area. Optional Activities: Abseiling, Horse Riding, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast x1, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Day 3/4 Lesotho - Malealea
It’s a visually impressive drive up to the Lesotho border, where the popular pony trekking excursion (optional) requires an early morning start. Before we depart there is an included visit to the local village and primary school. On the overnight trek Lesotho villagers will guide you along remote trails where there are spectacular views. You can also remain at the lodge and relax, or experience a shorter ride. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking, Village market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5/6 South Africa – Hogsback
Leaving the ‘Kingdom in the Skies’ behind we travel south to the picturesque Hogsback Valley that some claim to be an inspiration for JRR Tolkien who spent time here as a child. You can choose to relax, or join our guide in a hike to the Swallow Falls, Bridal Veil Falls or Madonna and Child Falls, or even all 3! Optional Activities: Horse riding, Mountain biking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Addo Elephant National Park
This unique Eastern Cape Park is home to one of the densest concentration of African elephants on earth as well as boasting the ‘Big Seven’(elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern right whale and great white shark) as Addo is a land and marine park. Optional Activities: Night Game Drive with SANP and Horse Riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Port Elizabeth
After a final early morning game drive we bid farewell to the elephants, and head to Port Elizabeth’s airport where your tour sadly comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Facts
Price 2012: EUR 595 Camping ex Durban + EUR 5 (for the Activity Package, that can be booked optionally and covers all highlights mentioned in the itinerary, except for activities marked as optional)
Price 2012: EUR 595 Camping ex Port Elizabeth + EUR 5 (for the Activity Package, that can be booked optionally and covers all highlights mentioned in the itinerary, except for activities marked as optional)
Price 2012: EUR 785 Lodge - both directions + EUR 5 (for the Activity Package, that can be booked optionally and covers all highlights mentioned in the itinerary, except for activities marked as optional)
Price 2012: EUR 865 Lodge small group safari + EUR 25 (for the Activity Package, that can be booked optionally and covers all highlights mentioned in the itinerary, except for activities marked as optional)
Start in Port Elizabeth/South Africa or Durban/South Africa
End in Durban/South Africa or Port Elizabeth/South Africa
Meals B x 5, L x 5, D x 5 Camping safari; B x 7, L x 7, D x 7
Tour in english
Accommodation: Participatory camping in twin share tents or 2 per room/tent
Transport: Overland truck
Important notes: A single supplement is available on this trip @ EUR100 Accommodated safari.
Departure Dates 2012 - Camping safari from Port Elizabeth to Durban
Departing Port Elizabeth: 24-Mar-12 Arriving Durban: 31-Mar-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 07-Apr-12 Arriving Durban: 14-Apr-12 G = with german translator and english speaking guide
Departing Port Elizabeth: 21-Apr-12 Arriving Durban: 28-Apr-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 05-May-12 Arriving Durban: 12-May-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 19-May-12 Arriving Durban: 26-May-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 02-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 09-Jun-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 16-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 23-Jun-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 30-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 07-Jul-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 14-Jul-12 Arriving Durban: 21-Jul-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 28-Jul-12 Arriving Durban: 04-Aug-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 11-Aug-12 Arriving Durban: 18-Aug-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 25-Aug-12 Arriving Durban: 01-Sep-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 08-Sep-12 Arriving Durban: 15-Sep-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 22-Sep-12 Arriving Durban: 29-Sep-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 06-Oct-12 Arriving Durban: 13-Oct-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 20-Oct-12 Arriving Durban: 27-Oct-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 03-Nov-12 Arriving Durban: 10-Nov-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 17-Nov-12 Arriving Durban: 24-Nov-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 01-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 08-Dec-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 15-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 22-Dec-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 29-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 05-Jan-13
Departure Dates 2012 - Accommodated safari from Port Elizabeth to Durban
Departing Port Elizabeth: 24-Mar-12 Arriving Durban: 31-Mar-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 07-Apr-12 Arriving Durban: 14-Apr-12 G = with german translator and english speaking guide
Departing Port Elizabeth: 21-Apr-12 Arriving Durban: 28-Apr-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 05-May-12 Arriving Durban: 12-May-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 19-May-12 Arriving Durban: 26-May-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 02-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 09-Jun-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 16-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 23-Jun-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 30-Jun-12 Arriving Durban: 07-Jul-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 14-Jul-12 Arriving Durban: 21-Jul-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 28-Jul-12 Arriving Durban: 04-Aug-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 11-Aug-12 Arriving Durban: 18-Aug-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 25-Aug-12 Arriving Durban: 01-Sep-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 08-Sep-12 Arriving Durban: 15-Sep-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 22-Sep-12 Arriving Durban: 29-Sep-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 06-Oct-12 Arriving Durban: 13-Oct-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 20-Oct-12 Arriving Durban: 27-Oct-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 03-Nov-12 Arriving Durban: 10-Nov-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 17-Nov-12 Arriving Durban: 24-Nov-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 01-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 08-Dec-12
Departing Port Elizabeth: 15-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 22-Dec-12 G
Departing Port Elizabeth: 29-Dec-12 Arriving Durban: 05-Jan-13
NEW 2012: Departure Dates - Camping safari from Durban to Port Elizabeth
Departing Durban: 19-Mar-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 26-Mar-12 G
Departing Durban: 2-Apr-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 9-Apr-12 SG = small group safari with a max. of 12 people
Departing Durban: 16-Apr-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 23-Apr-12
Departing Durban: 30-Apr-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 7-May-12 G SG
Departing Durban: 14-May-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 21-May-12
Departing Durban: 28-May-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 4-Jun-12 SG
Departing Durban: 11-Jun-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 18-Jun-12 G
Departing Durban: 25-Jun-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 2-Jul-12 SG
Departing Durban: 9-Jul-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 16-Jul-12 SP
Departing Durban: 23-Jul-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 30-Jul-12 G SG
Departing Durban: 6-Aug-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 13-Aug-12
Departing Durban: 20-Aug-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 27-Aug-12 SG
Departing Durban: 3-Sep-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 10-Sep-12 G
Departing Durban: 17-Sep-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 24-Sep-12 SG
Departing Durban: 1-Oct-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 8-Oct-12
Departing Durban: 15-Oct-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 22-Oct-12 G SG
Departing Durban: 29-Oct-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 5-Nov-12
Departing Durban: 12-Nov-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 19-Nov-12 SG
Departing Durban: 26-Nov-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 3-Dec-12 G
Departing Durban: 10-Dec-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 17-Dec-12
Departing Durban: 24-Dec-12 Arriving Port Elizabeth: 31-Dec-12
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