Day by day

Day 1 London to Durban

Fly overnight from London to Durban.

Day 2 Durban

Arrive into Durban and pick up your rental car. Drive the short distance to your Durban hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3 Durban

While the city's cultural milieu offers all sorts of enriching destinations, such as the famed Indian market selling pungent "Durban curry," you're probably here for fun in the sun. Welcome to the Golden Mile, actually six kilometers (four miles) of wide beaches, touristy piers, overpriced restaurants and attractions that range from the Suncoast Casino, with shopping, gambling, and a private beach; to one of the world's largest marine parks, uShaka Marine World, with dolphin shows, 32 tanks, and Africa's highest waterslide. There's no end to the smaller attractions in between, not the least of which is world-class surfing. Grab a "Zulu rickshaw" and enjoy.

Day 4 Durban to Pennington

This morning enjoy some breakfast before driving to the next hotel. When you have arrived check in and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Day 5 - 6 Selborne hotel, spa and golf estate

Decorated in elegant colonial style, the hotel has its own unique character of old-world charm and discreet personalized service. With its landscaped grounds, manicured fairways, coastal forests and ocean views, it is one of southern Africa’s iconic luxury estates. The award winning, PGA-rated 18 hole golf course is a superb masterpiece. The number of golfers that return year after year stands testimony to Selborne’s reputation as one of the country’s premier courses. Relaxing and rejuvenating are “par for the course” in this picture perfect estate that offers guests the complete luxury experience; warm and friendly staff; tempting culinary delights; championship golf course with country club, beach club, historic wedding chapel, and revitalising Spa.

Day 7 Selborne to Pietermaritzburg

Enjoy some breakfast before continuing to your journey to your next hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day settling into your new accommodation for the night. The four star architectural showpiece that is Protea Hotel Hilton, with its imposing Tudor lines is a must-stay for the meandering country charm seeker, as well as being the perfect venue for conferences, weddings and banquets. Originally established in 1936 the elegant and upmarket hotel consisting of 97 rooms now boasts all the modern amenities expected from holiday-makers to businessmen alike, making it the first choice for Pietermaritzburg accommodation. Protea Hotel Hilton has 97 bedrooms, all with old-world charm, a private bathroom with shower and a separate toilet. Every room also has satellite TV, touch telephone, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and a double bed.

Day 8 Drakensburg

After your nights stay, continue your journey to Drakensburg. When you arrive check in and enjoy the afternoon at leisure before having dinner under the stars

Day 9-10 Drifters Drakensburg lodge

The ideal mountain getaway, this lodge is at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level, with lush green summers and snow-covered winters - in the shadows of the mighty Drakensberg mountain range. The ultimate getaway-from-it-all, the Drakensberg Lodge is accessible only by 4 x 4 vehicle or transfer arranged by us. Drakensberg Lodge accommodation is in Canadian styled cabins, with thick log walls - each with its own fireplace. All rooms are twin-bed with their own en-suite bathroom.

Full Board: Accommodation and All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11 Drakensburg to Durban to London

After a relaxing few days drive back to the airport and drop your car off before checking in for  your overnight flight home!

Day 12 London

Arrive back into the UK after a fantastic holiday.