South Africa & Lesotho Horseback Adventure
Duration
4 Nights 5 Days
R
18585
Package starting from (Per Person)
Join us for a ride on the wild side with this once in a lifetime, off-road, off-grid, cross-border, horseback adventure in the Southern Drakensberg
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Highlights
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Midlands Meander Touring
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Southern Drakensberg Mountain Range
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Horseback Mountain Experience
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Bushman Rock Art
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Local Culture
Description
Fly into King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal where you will be collected by your driver/ guide and transferred to your lodge nestled between the Drakensberg Mountains and Mzimkulu river. Over the next two days, climb the breathtaking Bushman’s Nek Mountain pass on hor...
Day 1: South Africa
Khotso Lodge
- Collected from King Shaka International Airport.
- Travel to the Underberg through the scenic Midlands Meander.
- Visit Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site.
- Stop for lunch at the local favourite ‘Piggly Wiggly’ (own account).
- Visit the renowned Ardmore Ceramics studio.
- Continue to your lodge and check in.
- Meet your guides and enjoy dinner.
- Overnight at Khotso Lodge.
Khotso is your basecamp in the mountains overlooking the jagged peaks of the Southern Drakensberg and onto the Underberg valley below. Simple accommodation surrounded by the most breathtaking landscape.
Day 2: Lesotho
Thamatu Lodge
- 07:30 – Complimentary cooked breakfast at Khotso Lodge.
- 08:00–08:30 – Final checks, loading up of saddlebags, passports, and equipment.
- 08:30 – Depart Khotso by vehicle to Bushman’s Nek pass (±45 mins).
- 09:30–10:00 – Clear border, saddle up, and begin the trek.
- Horse trail into the National Park and over the Bushman’s Nek mountain pass.
- Sandwich lunch served en route.
- 6-hour ride to Thamatu Lodge depending on rider experience.
- 16:00–17:00 – Arrive, unpack, enjoy tea and biscuits.
- Opportunity to explore the village before a hearty dinner.
- Overnight at Thamatu Lodge.
An authentic, purpose-built lodge in the serene village of Thamatu. It’s a rustic, basic, brilliant place, yet spacious with multiple dorm-style rondawels (huts) with incredibly comfortable, clean and warm bedding as well as a central lounge/kitchen building with an open fire-place.
Day 3: Lesotho
Thamatu Lodge
- 07:00 – Cooked breakfast with tea and coffee.
- 08:30 – Start your second day's ride (4–5 hours).
- Explore the rivers and open plains, discover Bushman rock art.
- Venture deep into canyons and experience true wilderness riding.
- Meet friendly locals and unwind with tea and coffee on return.
- Evening meal served with wine, beer, or sherry.
- Enjoy stargazing on the Lesotho plateau.
- Overnight at Thamatu Lodge.
An authentic, purpose-built lodge in the serene village of Thamatu. It’s a rustic, basic, brilliant place, yet spacious with multiple dorm-style rondawels (huts) with incredibly comfortable, clean and warm bedding as well as a central lounge/kitchen building with an open fire-place.
Day 4: South Africa
Khotso Lodge
- 06:30 – Breakfast and final packing at Thamatu Lodge.
- Begin the return journey via a different route.
- Stop at a waterfall for a swim or cliff jump (20m high – conditions permitting).
- 15:00–16:00 – Arrive at Bushman’s Nek border post.
- Meet Khotso team for horse and gear collection.
- 16:00 – Drive back to Khotso Lodge.
- 17:00 – Arrive and unwind with a hot shower.
- 19:30 – Final meal, debrief, celebratory drinks and story sharing.
- Overnight at Khotso Lodge.
An authentic, purpose-built lodge in the serene village of Thamatu. It’s a rustic, basic, brilliant place, yet spacious with multiple dorm-style rondawels (huts) with incredibly comfortable, clean and warm bedding as well as a central lounge/kitchen building with an open fire-place.
Day 5: South Africa
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- Breakfast at Khotso Lodge.
- Check out and transfer to King Shaka International Airport for your flight home.
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Additional Tour Info
2 nights Khotso Lodge – Breakfast and dinners
2 Nights Thamatu Lodge - All meals (one drink of your choice - wine, beer, soft drink, etc.- per person with your dinner)
Airport transfers
Howick Falls, Mandela Capture Site, Piggly Wiggly, Ardmore Ceramics
Horseback Mountain Experience
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