After arriving into Durban, collect your car and drive into the green hills of the Natal Midlands. Your first night at Fordoun Spa & Boutique gives you space to unwind after the flight, with wide countryside views and a quiet rural setting.
From here, continue towards the Drakensberg, staying at Three Tree Hill Lodge overlooking Spionkop Reserve. Days here are spent outdoors, with mountain backdrops, game filled valleys and optional walks nearby. It’s a peaceful setting where you can take in the landscape properly.
The journey then moves into one of South Africa’s most historic regions, near Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Staying at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge places you close to the key sites of the Anglo Zulu War, with guided tours that explain the events clearly and in detail. Between tours, there’s time for walks on the reserve and relaxed evenings looking out across the open plains.
The final stretch brings you back to the coast for three nights at Sala Beach House in Ballito. After time on guided tours and game drives, this is your chance to slow the pace. Walk the beach in the morning, spend the afternoon by the pool and head out for relaxed dinners by the sea. It’s a comfortable way to finish the journey before flying home via Johannesburg.
Return flights from Dublin to Durban with Air France via Dubai and return flights from Johannesburg to Dublin with Air France via Dubai, domestic flight from Durban to Johannesburg, 10 days car hire in KwaZulu Natal, accommodation throughout (boutique hotel, mountain lodge, heritage lodge, safari lodge and coastal guesthouse), daily breakfasts, full board stays at Three Tree Hill Lodge, Fugitives’ Drift Lodge and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, guided battlefield tour at Rorke’s Drift and game drives at Rhino Ridge. Based on 2 passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 31 August 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting (27 February 2026). Offers are subject to change.
Price from €5,000 per person
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