South Africa · 8 days · 1,100 km · Loop
KwaZulu-Natal — Drakensberg, Battlefields and Zulu coast
KwaZulu-Natal province loop. Durban, Battlefields (Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift), Drakensberg (Cathedral Peak, amphitheatre), Zulu villages, iSimangaliso coast (UNESCO), Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and back. Mix of culture, nature and Anglo-Zulu war heritage.
Highlights
- Durban Golden Mile
- Isandlwana battlefield
- Rorke's Drift
- Drakensberg amphitheatre
- Cathedral Peak
- Zulu Cultural Village
- iSimangaliso (hippos, crocs)
- Cape Vidal
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (rhinos)
- uShaka Marine World
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Durban → Battlefields (Dundee)
Durban → Dundee · 320 km
Overnight: Battlefields Country Lodge
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Day 2
Dundee → Drakensberg (Cathedral Peak)
Dundee → Cathedral Peak · 280 km
Overnight: Mahai Campsite (Royal Natal NP)
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Day 3
Drakensberg amphitheatre
Cathedral Peak · 50 km
Overnight: Mahai Campsite
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Day 4
Drakensberg → Hluhluwe
Cathedral Peak → Hluhluwe · 350 km
Overnight: Hilltop Camp
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Day 5
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Hluhluwe · 80 km
Overnight: Hilltop Camp
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Day 6
Hluhluwe → iSimangaliso
Hluhluwe → St Lucia · 60 km
Overnight: Sugarloaf Campsite
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Day 7
Cape Vidal
St Lucia → Cape Vidal · 60 km
Overnight: Cape Vidal Campsite
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Day 8
Cape Vidal → Durban (drop-off)
Cape Vidal → Durban · 280 km