Scenic Drakensberg & Battlefields Experience

Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg where you'll collect your rental car and drive to Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse. Situated in the Drakensberg Mountains, this charming country house will be your home for the next two nights.

Go hiking through the incredible Drakensberg, swimming in the mountain rivers and see the prolific birdlife. Enjoy horseback rides and nature walks along the scenic mountain trails.

Venture further out to explore the Highmoor Dam and the Kamberg Nature Reserve and head out on the endless scenic trails of this impressive mountain range.

Back at the Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse you can enjoy excellent fishing as the Little Mooi River - brimming with brown trout - runs through the property. Relax with a book in one of the garden hammocks or even take a cooking class. In the evenings you can delight in the farmhouse's excellent cuisine.

This morning you will make your way to Fordoun Spa, Hotel & Restaurant in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. These authentic, charming farm buildings are stylishly decorated to offer you a luxurious 2-night stay.

Go on long, relaxing walks through the expansive grounds or visit the herb garden and resident herbalist, Dr Elliot Ndlovu, who will teach you about spiritual and medicinal healing.

Get active with a range of activities like horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, mountain-biking and fly fishing, all the while drinking in this pristine landscape.

Return to the hotel for a relaxing spa treatment or massage and sit down in the evenings to a delicious dinner and warm, friendly service.

Today you will travel to Fugitives' Drift Guest House, located in the historically rich Natal Battlefields. View a range of art, artefacts and contemporary memorabilia relating to the famous Zulu War as you stroll through the country house's museum - an interesting and enlightening experience.

Stroll down to the Buffalo River for a spot of fishing, or head out on a horse-back game viewing excursion, looking out for the zebra, giraffe and antelope that roam the plains.

There is a lot to learn about South Africa's fascinating past in your immediate surrounds; pay a visit to the memorial of the Prince Imperial or the Talana Museum. Go on a guided historic tour where you will learn more about the battles between the Zulus and the British as they were fought at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.

Make one last stop at the Rorke's Drift Arts & Crafts Centre where you can buy a unique souvenir which will remind you of your trip.

Say goodbye to your rural retreat and drive back to OR Tambo International Airport to drop off your car and catch your connecting flight home.