Full Day Drakensberg, Mandela Capture & Howick Falls Tour
Howick
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains, hike through stunning landscapes, visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and museum, explore the Midlands Meander, and marvel at the majestic Howick Falls on this full-day tour.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Howick Falls - We depart from Durban at 7am and head off to Howick Falls. We drive past Pietermaritzburg en route to Howick Falls where we arrive at around 8:30am.

We watch the beautiful falls with water crushing down 95m deep.

Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The waterfall is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means “Place of the Tall One”.

  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site - From Howick Falls we travel a short distance to Nelson Mandela Capture Site where we visit the Museum and the world renowned Nelson Mandela Monument within the Nelson Mandela Capture Site grounds.

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 sculptur

  • Drakensberg Mountains - From the Nelson Mandela Capture Site we continue with our tour driving along the beautiful Midlands Meander area with its beautiful hills and valleys. We arrive in Drakensberg Mountains at 12 mid-day.

In Drakensberg we see the beauty of the mountains, the scenery is one of the best to see. We also go on a hiking to the Stekspruit Falls in Monks Cowl in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Drakensberg, the main mountain range of Southern Africa. The Drakensberg rises to more than 11,400 feet (3,475 metres) and extends roughly northeast to southwest for 700 miles (1,125 km) parallel to the southeastern coast of South Africa. Rock and cave art several thousands of years old has been found in the range. There are many game reserves and parks. In 2000 uKhahlamba/Drakensberg Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What's Included
  • Drakensberg Mountains
  • Water
  • Hiking
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site
  • Hotel, airport and port pick ups and drop offs
  • Howick Falls
Additional Information

This trip is a top pick for many. It offers a chance to view the stunning landscapes of the Drakensberg Mountains. The itinerary includes a hike in the Drakensberg, a visit to the place where Nelson Mandela was captured and a tour through the affiliated museum teeming with valuable insights, not to mention the globally acclaimed Nelson Mandela Sculpture. Participants will also adventure through the picturesque Midlands Meander region. The finale of the trip includes a view of the magnificent 95 metre Howick waterfall.

Location
Howick Falls
Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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