Three nights in the Drakensberg, with walks and rock art, then three at Hluhluwe for the rhinos, from Durban.
This route pairs the cool, dramatic mountains of the Drakensberg with the warm, rhino-filled bush of Zululand. In the Drakensberg you walk to waterfalls and ancient San rock paintings beneath Cathedral Peak. In Hluhluwe-iMfolozi you track white and black rhino.
It is a contrast trip, with both places malaria-free or low-risk, and the whole route is within a few hours of Durban.
South Africa
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Meet your driver at Durban airport and drive inland to the Drakensberg and Cathedral Peak Hotel, beneath the peak, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight
Cathedral Peak Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A mountain hotel beneath Cathedral Peak, with hiking, horse riding and rock art nearby.
Walk with a mountain guide through the foothills to a cave of San rock paintings and a mountain stream, with a picnic lunch and views of the escarpment.
Overnight
Cathedral Peak Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A mountain hotel beneath Cathedral Peak, with hiking, horse riding and rock art nearby.
Take a longer hike to a waterfall or a viewpoint of your choice, with the guide choosing the route to suit the weather and your fitness.
Overnight
Cathedral Peak Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A mountain hotel beneath Cathedral Peak, with hiking, horse riding and rock art nearby.
Drive east to Hluhluwe and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, on a ridge above the bush, arriving in time for a sundowner.
Overnight
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge on a ridge above Hluhluwe, with big views and game drives into the park.
Spend the day on game drives in the park, looking for white and black rhino, elephant, lion and buffalo.
Overnight
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge on a ridge above Hluhluwe, with big views and game drives into the park.
Take an early game drive and a guided walk in the wilderness area, with a quiet afternoon at the lodge.
Overnight
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge on a ridge above Hluhluwe, with big views and game drives into the park.
After breakfast drive back to Durban, arriving in the afternoon, in time for onward flights.
Cathedral Peak Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A mountain hotel beneath Cathedral Peak, with hiking, horse riding and rock art nearby.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge on a ridge above Hluhluwe, with big views and game drives into the park.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Apr to Oct) | US$5,250 | US$4,450 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | Get quote |
| Low season (Nov to Mar) | US$4,600 | US$3,900 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. Mountain weather changes quickly, and the guide may change the walks for safety.
Best time for this trip Mar to Oct
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat, good sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle, but bring your own if you are a keen birder or photographer.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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