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Zulu Active Adventure
15 days ex Durban
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Experience traditional Mabandala hospitality, Cycle in the rugged foothills of the Drakensberg, Learn the secrets of traditional healing,
See South Africa's most stunning scenery and get active while you're at it. Ride into the remote Mehloding and Mabandala Mountains for a taste of traditional culture and history, hike into the heart of Zululand for a glimpse of Zulu culture and then it's time for that all-African experience - safari! Take a game drive in the celebrated Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and wander the watery wilderness of Lake St Lucia and Kosi Bay - your hardworking muscles will be well-rewarded with memories of a lifetime.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Simple hotels (5 nts), homestays (4 nts), participation camping (5 nts)
Transportation: Minibus, 4WD, boat, bike, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Active
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Durban | Check out glitzy Durban. | | Day 2 | Mabandala Mountain Biking | Hop in the saddle and make for a rural village to enjoy a warm welcome and traditional hospitality. Spend a night in a local family's home. | | Day 3 | Mabandala Community | Be immersed in the culture of the Mabandala people, learn the secrets of herbal medicine from the village healer and maybe even take on the regional stick-fighting champion. | | Day 4 | Mehloding Mountain Biking | Cycle towards the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains, an imposing line of ragged peaks. | | Day 5 | Mehloding Hiking | Flex muscles on a full day of hiking, pausing to soak up views of the surrounding valleys and inspect bushman rock art. | | Days 6-7 | Sani Top | Scale Nthaba Nthenyana, the tallest peak south of Mt Kilimanjaro, if the weather is fine. Then perhaps kick back with a beer in Africa's highest pub. | | Days 8-9 | Zululand | Enjoy hospitality at an authentic homestay in the heart of Zululand and gain a respectful insight into one of Africa's oldest and most misunderstood customs - spiritual healing. | | Days 10-11 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve | Game drives and guided walks in the Hluhluwe are a chance to see wild animals so look out for buffaloes, lions and leopards. | | Days 12-13 | St Lucia Wetland Park | Take the chance to take to a canoe and glide across waters where the ancient coelacanth has been found in this gem of a park. | | Day 14 | Kosi Bay | Travel by boat to where the Kosi Lakes meet the sea and spend the day lazing about on the beach. | | Day 15 | Durban | Return to fun-packed Durban. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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