Kwazulu Natal - year round unescorted holiday
Beach • Mountains • Battlefields of Rorkes drift & Isandlwana • Amazing Golf

This superb itinerary is especially designed as a year round option and concentrates on the tropical region of Natal. Your holiday begins with a few days at one of the finest golf resorts in South Africa, you then travel to the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. We have added a hint of history and culture before you return to enjoy a stay at a wonderful beach hotel where the sound of the warm Indian Ocean can easily be heard and is only a few steps away. Throughout your travels we have handpicked some of the finest golf courses for you to play.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart on South African Airways overnight flight to Johannesburg.

Day 2: Arrive Johannesburg and take a connecting flight of one hour to Durban. Pick up a hire car and make your way to Pennington south of Durban, under an hours drive. You will be spending four nights at Selborne Golf and Spa Resort. Selborne's' discreet but attentive staff will create “Home from Home” in Africa, pampering you with friendly personal service. Enjoy a wide variety of excellent food in the fine dining restaurant or for lighter snacks, meals are served on the terrace. In addition to the wonderful golfing and excellent birding, there are floodlit tennis courts and a super pool. If you prefer take the free shuttle to the private beach club just a few sandy steps from the refreshing Indian Ocean. 4 nights at Selborne Golf and Spa Resort including breakfast.

Day 3, 4 & 5 We have included two rounds of golf at Selborne and Umdoni, both courses are rated amongst the top 20 in South Africa. One free day at leisure.

Day 6: Today you will head towards the Drakensberg Mountains to spend two nights on a DB&B basis at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, a place of legendary culinary delight. With a passion for cooking, Richard Poynton has created an experience never to be forgotten. Each room has a veranda with wonderful views of the mountains. 2 nights at Cleopatras including dinner & breakfast.

Day 7: Golf at nearby Boschhoek, a privately owned course set in this marvellous corner of the Natal Midlands.

Day 8: After breakfast drive through magnificent scenery, dotted with Zulu villages to Cathedral Peak, where you will be spending three nights, including dinner and breakfast. The unsurpassable natural beauty that surrounds the resort is awe inspiring while the wide ranges of facilities available are at your disposal. 3 nights at Cathedral Peak Hotel including dinner & breakfast.

Day 9 & 10: A day at leisure and a round of golf at Champagne Castle Golf Course; set in a beautiful valley beneath the majestic Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak mountains. Designed by Hugh Baiocchi, this course provides an exciting challenge.

Day 11: After breakfast depart for Babanango Valley Lodge where you spend three nights on a full board basis. Run by John and Meryn Turner, this charming lodge with pool and beautiful views was converted from John’s parents’ farmhouse and is situated close to the Anglo Zulu battlefields. 3 nights at Babanango Valley Lodge including dinner & breakfast.

Day 12 & 13: A day to relax and enjoy your surrounding and a full day guided tour of the Anglo-Zulu war, Isandlwana; scene of the bloodiest defeat of the British army during the Zulu war and also to Rorke’s Drift where your guide will recount the story of the famous battles which took place there.

Day 14: This morning you will be making your way to the coast and heading south to The Lodge at Prince's Grant on Kwa Zulu Natal's Dolphin Coast. Situated forty-five minutes north of Durban on an unspoilt stretch of coastline, the small hotel with 15 lovely rooms overlooks one of South Africa's top golf courses or the Indian Ocean. A secluded beach and private lagoon further compliment the golf resort along with squash, tennis and swimming. 4 nights at Prince’s Grant Lodge including breakfast.

Day 15, 16 & 17: The following three days include a day at leisure, golf at Princes Grant and Zimbali, the first Tom Weiskopf designed course in Southern Africa; a coastal classic with superb fairways and lush Natal vegetation.

Day 18: Most of the day is at leisure. Make your way to Durban Airport, drop off your hire car and fly to Johannesburg, connecting with your onward flight to Heathrow.

Day 19: Arrive London Heathrow early morning.

This tour is suitable for a couple or group of friends and can be self-drive or guided. Do give Glynis or Julia a call to discuss your particular requirements.
Price from £ 1825.00 per person sharing, excluding airport taxes.
Cost is based on low season and is subject to availability.
£ 484.00 single supplement.
Quotations on request for upgrades on flights and accommodation.