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Tala Game Reserve & Sani Pass 3-Day Private Adventure
Product code 5495608P28
From
From ZAR 19,550
Dates
Available from Sep 8, 2025
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-10, Adult ages 11-120
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Tala Game Reserve & Sani Pass 3-Day Private Adventure
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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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From
From ZAR 19,550
Tala Game Reserve & Sani Pass 3-Day Private Adventure





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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
This 3-day tour from Durban combines wildlife, natural wonders, history, and mountain adventure for an unforgettable experience. The journey begins with wildlife encounters at Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park, before moving to the scenic beauty of Howick Falls and the history of Mandela Capture Site. The adventure continues into the Drakensberg Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking hikes through dramatic peaks and valleys, before taking on Sani Pass 4x4 tour into Lesotho, with visits to a traditional village and the Highest Pub in Africa. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights: - Game safari at Tala Game Reserve, see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, impalas, kudus, and many more - Visit Natal Lion Park to see lions and elephants - Experience the beauty of Howick Falls - Visit Mandela Capture Site - Hike the stunning Drakensberg Mountains - Take a 4x4 Sani Pass Tour into Lesotho, visiting a Basotho village and the Highest Pub in Africa
Overview
This 3-day tour from Durban combines wildlife, natural wonders, history, and mountain adventure for an unforgettable experience. The journey begins with wildlife encounters at Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park, before moving to the scenic beauty of Howick Falls and the history of Mandela Capture Site. The adventure continues into the Drakensberg Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking hikes through dramatic peaks and valleys, before taking on Sani Pass 4x4 tour into Lesotho, with visits to a traditional village and the Highest Pub in Africa. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights: - Game safari at Tala Game Reserve, see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, impalas, kudus, and many more - Visit Natal Lion Park to see lions and elephants - Experience the beauty of Howick Falls - Visit Mandela Capture Site - Hike the stunning Drakensberg Mountains - Take a 4x4 Sani Pass Tour into Lesotho, visiting a Basotho village and the Highest Pub in Africa
What's Included
Included
Sani Pass Lesotho Tour
Tour guide
Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains
Visit Mandela Capture Site
2 Nights hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast
Breakfast
See lions and elephants in Natal Lion Park
Visit Howick Falls
Game safari in Tala Game Reserve
Not included
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
2 hoursAdmission included
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
The adventure begins at Tala Game Reserve, a beautiful sanctuary home to a variety of wildlife including rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, kudu, hippos, and over 380 bird species. Exploring in a safari vehicle, you’ll enjoy the thrill of spotting animals in their natural environment while soaking up the reserve’s rolling landscapes and acacia-dotted plains. Please note: In the event that Tala Game Reserve is un-available on the day of your tour, the game safari will instead take place at the nearby Gwahumbe Game Reserve, which offers a similar experience and quality of wildlife viewing.
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
From Tala, the journey continues to the Natal Lion Park, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to see majestic lions and elephants. This stop adds to the wildlife adventure with a chance to learn more about these iconic African animals and their role in the ecosystem.
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
1 hourAdmission included
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
In the afternoon, the tour shifts to the Midlands Meander region to visit Howick Falls, a spectacular 95-meter waterfall surrounded by natural beauty and local legends. The viewing platform provides stunning photo opportunities of the cascade plunging into the gorge below.
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
2 hoursAdmission included
Departing 8am, day 1 combines wildlife, nature, and history in Tala Game Reserve, Lion Park, Howick Falls & Drakensberg
The final stop is the powerful and thought-provoking Mandela Capture Site, where a striking sculpture of Nelson Mandela commemorates the place of his arrest in 1962. The site includes a visitor center and museum that tells the story of Mandela’s journey and South Africa’s struggle for freedom. This blend of safari adventure, natural wonders, and cultural history makes for a truly unforgettable day tour.
Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains
4 hoursAdmission included
Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg Mountains offer some of the most spectacular hiking experiences in South Africa, with dramatic peaks, rolling valleys, waterfalls, and ancient rock art sites. Trails range from gentle walks through lush foothills to challenging climbs up rugged escarpments, making it a perfect destination for both casual walkers and serious hikers.
Sani Pass Lesotho tour
8 hoursAdmission included
Sani Pass Lesotho tour
The Sani Pass Lesotho Tour is one of South Africa’s most thrilling adventures, taking you from the foothills of KwaZulu-Natal into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Departing from Underberg in a 4x4 vehicle, you’ll ascend the winding Sani Pass, a dramatic gravel road with steep gradients and hairpin bends that offers breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, rugged cliffs, and sweeping valleys, making it a photographer’s paradise. At the top of the pass, you cross into Lesotho, where you’ll visit a traditional Basotho village to learn about the customs, lifestyle, and culture of the local people. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a meal or drink at the Highest Pub in Africa. The descent back down Sani Pass is just as spectacular, offering different perspectives of the rugged terrain. Combining natural beauty, cultural encounters, and thrilling adventure, the Sani Pass Lesotho Tour is a must-do experience
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
no restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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