Howick

Tours

Depart from Durban at 6am and head off to Drakensberg. Pass through Pietermaritzber and Howick. Arrive in Drakensberg and go for a foot hike. Depart from Drakensberg at around 12:00 noon to head back to Durban. The Drakensberg Mountains are a majestic and rugged mountain range in South Africa that stretch for over 1,000 kilometers along the eastern border with Lesotho. The highest peak stands at 3,482 meters (11,423 feet) above sea level. The Drakensberg offers breathtaking landscapes, including towering peaks, deep valleys, and stunning waterfalls. The region is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including baboons, elands, and zebras. Visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and fly-fishing, among other activities. The Drakensberg Mountains are a natural wonder that offer visitors an unforgettable experience of South Africa's stunning beauty, rich culture, and exciting outdoor adventures.

Start your tour at Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. Move on to the Mandela Capture Site, where Nelson Mandela was captured and sent into his incarceration. Head to Howick Falls, otherwise known as the place of the tall one. The waterfall is a 95 meter cascade into a broiling restless pool that the locals believe to be the place of the spirits of ancestor. To end the tour, visit the Valley of a Thousand Hills to experience and be mesmerized by the Zulu Culture and Zulu dancing at Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Venture into traditional Zulu beehive–shaped thatched huts and learn about various artefacts, beliefs and rituals. Finish your tour with a visit to the Reptile Park where a qualified park guide will intrigue you with interesting facts about the resident crocodiles and snakes.

Depart from Durban and travel to the Natal Midlands. Stop at Howick Falls, a 95-meter waterfall that plunges into the Umgeni River below. The area is rich in natural beauty and local legends, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Proceed to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. A tour of the Nelson Mandela Capture Site offers a poignant journey into South Africa’s history, marking the spot where Mandela was arrested in 1962 before his 27 years of imprisonment. Located near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, the site features an impressive outdoor sculpture of Mandela's face, made from 50 steel columns that align to form his profile as you approach. The on-site museum tells the story of Mandela’s life, his fight for freedom, and the significance of his arrest in the larger struggle against apartheid. Head to the Drakensberg mountains for a hike. Hiking in the Drakensberg offers an unforgettable journey through South Africa’s most dramatic mountain range. With towering peaks, lush valleys, and cascading waterfalls, the Drakensberg presents a hiker's paradise. Trails range from easy walks through wildflower-filled meadows to challenging routes that lead to breathtaking viewpoints. Along the way, encounter diverse wildlife, and stunning panoramic views, all while being immersed in the rugged beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After hiking, take a lunch break, own expense, before commencing with journey back to Durban arriving at around 6 PM.

The tour departs from Durban at 7am and head off to the small town of Howick to visit its waterfall. Howick Falls is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The local Zulu people named it the “Home of the Tall” referring to its height. Next to the falls lies a quaint old section of Howick which has a selection of historical museums and antique stores to visit. Next is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Statue and Apartheid Museum. The Capture Site boasts a large sculpture of Nelson Mandela made up of multiple steel columns which stand between 6 and 9 meters tall. The approach to the site leads one down a path towards the sculpture where, at 35 meters away, a portrait of Nelson Mandela, looking west, comes into focus. The museum is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s life and his struggle against Apartheid government. From Nelson Mandela Capture Site we visit Phezulu Safari Park to experience a 4x4 Game Drive. We get to see a large number of animals including the giraffes, zebras, kudus, impalas, and many more.

Depart from Durban at 7.30am and head off to Howick Falls, then to Mandela Capture Site. Finally we go to the Drakensberg where we also do some hiking. Drakensberg Mountains A full-day tour of the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa offers a stunning adventure with breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and outdoor activities. The Drakensberg, also known as the Dragon Mountains, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic cliffs, lush valleys, and diverse flora and fauna. You will go hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains. Nelson Mandela Capture Site The site features an exhibition center that provides information about Mandela's life, the history of apartheid, and the struggle for freedom in South Africa. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site is an important historical and cultural landmark, attracting visitors interested in learning more about South Africa's journey to democracy and Mandela's role in that process. The capture site is marked by a sculpture known as "Release," which was unveiled on August 5, 2012, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Mandela's capture. The sculpture is a representation of Mandela's face, created by artist Marco Cianfanelli. The unique aspect of the sculpture is that it appears as a collection of vertical bars from a distance, but as you approach, the features of Mandela's face become visible. Howick Falls Howick Falls is a waterfall located in the town of Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The falls are situated on the Umgeni River and are approximately 95 meters (311 feet) in height. Howick Falls is a popular natural attraction and is known for its scenic beauty. The falls are surrounded by lush greenery and provide a picturesque setting. The area around Howick Falls also has cultural and historical significance.

We depart from Durban at 7.30am and head off to Howick Falls. From Howick Falls we proceed Nelson Mandela Capture Site where we spend an hour or 2. Thereafter we take our final leg of the tour to the Drakensberg where we will also do some hiking into the Mountains. We return back to Durban in late afternoon arriving at around 6pm. Howick Falls are simply breathtaking, and the deafening rush of water from the viewing deck is incredibly relaxing and mystifying at the same time. At 95m, they're the same height as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and date back to when Kwazulu Natal was first inhabited by man. Several arts and crafts stalls can be found on the viewing platform and along Morling Road which leads down to the falls. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture. The Drakensberg Mountain Region has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Depart from Durban at 7:30am and head to Howick Falls an hour away from Durban. Howick Falls are simply breathtaking, and the deafening rush of water from the viewing deck is incredibly relaxing and mystifying at the same time. At 95m, they're the same height as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and date back to when Kwazulu Natal was first inhabited by man. Several arts and crafts stalls can be found on the viewing platform and along Morling Road which leads down to the falls. From Howick Falls proceed to Mandela Capture Site also situated in Howick. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture. From Mandela Capture Site we then proceed to the Drakensberg Mountains, a further 2 hours away from Howick. The Drakensberg offers breathtaking landscapes, including towering peaks, deep valleys, and stunning waterfalls. The region is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including baboons, elands, and zebras. Visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and fly-fishing, among other activities. The Drakensberg Mountains are a natural wonder that offer visitors an unforgettable experience of South Africa's stunning beauty, rich culture, and exciting outdoor adventures. We go hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains. We depart from Drakensberg in the afternoon to head back to Durban, arriving at around 6.30pm

Depart from Durban at 7.30am and head off to Howick Falls. From Howick falls we go a short distance to Nelson Mandela Capture Site, also in Howick. Thereafter we go to the Drakensberg Mountains where we also do hiking into the mountains. We return back to Durban in late afternoon at around 6.30pm. Howick Falls are simply breathtaking, and the deafening rush of water from the viewing deck is incredibly relaxing and mystifying at the same time. At 95m, they're the same height as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and date back to when Kwazulu Natal was first inhabited by man. Several arts and crafts stalls can be found on the viewing platform and along Morling Road which leads down to the falls. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture. We tour the museuam as well as the monument with great opportunities for photographs. The Drakensberg Mountains, the largest mountain range in South Africa is a truly magical place. It’s no wonder that J.R.R. Tolkien saw this landscape as inspiration for the part of Middle Earth called the Misty Mountains. The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is home to 35 000 examples of San rock paintings and a huge diversity of protected plant and animal species. While there are many mountains in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal's 200km long uKhahlamba-Drakensberg escarpment is by far the most impressive. With peaks that exceed 3000m, the Berg – as locals like to call it – forms the backbone of the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation and Development Area between the Kingdom of Lesotho and South Africa. We hike into the Drakensberg Mountains.