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Drakensberg in a day
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Tekweni Ecotours
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South Africa
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**Option one**
Arriving in Underberg we will stop to arrange the drop off for the guests going to Lesotho for the day. Departing from this point we will then head on to the hiking area. The hike is an average walk with a reasonable degree of fitness and does allow for slow walkers to keep a good pace. At the hike we will visit one of many historical Bushmen painting sites to view the artwork of these early day hunter-gatherers. The guides will show and illustrate how the paintings refer to hunting methods, family life and ritual tradition that could have occurred centuries ago. Lunch will be served on the top of the mountain and normally consists of sandwiches and fruit. Guests are advised to have a reasonable supply of water and don’t forget your costume as the crystal clear waters offer some great swimming opportunities.
Leaving the awesome waterfalls and views of the hiking area we head on to a working farm in the area where we will enjoy a one to two hour horse ride. The horse ride is to get the senses into overdrive as you enjoy the chance to spot antelope on the mountainside or maybe a small Duiker {antelope} in the forest. Majestic views are all around and the pace is good enough for many photographic opportunities.
At the end of the ride enjoy farmer hospitality with tea or coffee just before you move on back to Durban. Departing at approximately 5:00pm from Underberg after collecting guests that were on the Lesotho tour you will arrive back in Durban at 8:00pm.
**Option two**
Arriving in Underberg, a small town in the Southern Drakensberg Mountains we stop off to meet up with our guide for the day. It is also at this point that we will move into a 4 by 4 vehicle capable of getting up the Sani Pass.
Sani Pass is the gateway from Kwa Zulu Natal into Basutoland and it is important for guests doing this option to have their passports for border control. Entering into Basuto territory we will visit one of the local villages to have a brief but well detailed understanding of Basuto culture. Meet the locals and if we are lucky taste some of the bread that the people make.
Leaving the village we head back to the highest pub in Africa for Lunch and a well-deserved ice-cold beer. Once lunch is finished we will start the descent from Lesotho back into South Africa arriving back in Underberg at approximately 4:30 pm.
The Tekweni Ecotours van will collect guests from the designated collection point between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm at which point we will then return to Durban at approximately 8:00 pm.
Included: Services of Tekweni guideDaytrip on 4 by 4 to LesothoHorseridingHiking fees
Not Included: Cameras are acceptable but the guide may request certain scenes not be photographed. Please respect this.During the tour you are exposed to traditional Basuto culture and we recommend you to ask as many questions as you wish as this is a two way cultural
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| Fitness Required: Low |
| You should bring: | | Good walking shoesBinoculars and camera with lots of filmSwimming costume and towelSweater as the evening air is chillyPassportMoney for any personal items such as drinks, curios etc |
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| Days: 1 |
| Departs :
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