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Province: KwaZulu Natal
Safaris Type: Self Catering
NTSHONDWE/CHARTERS CREEK/UMLALAZI
SELF CATERING 3 DAY WHISTLE STOP TOUR
JOBURG TO DBN
DAY ONE
NTSHONDWE CAMP
ITHALA GAME RESERVE
As you decend the Ngotshe Mountains from Louwsburg, Ithala stretches out in front of you in a series of blue hills and green plains. Game viewing in this reserve is excellent and as you make your way to Ntshondwe Camp you will see many species along the way.
Friendly staff show you to your comfortable self catering chalet in this award winning camp.
A late afternoon game drive along the Ngulubeni loop will take you to a wonderful view point over looking the Pongola River valley. On the way back take a walk to the Mhulumbela viewsite where you can sit and watch the sunset and use your binoculars to spot game in the steep valley and on the surrounding slopes.
DAY TWO
CHARTERS CREEK
An early morning drive around the Ngubu loop will reveal a great many animals from elephants and rhino, buffalo and giraffe.
Back at camp have breakfast, pack and be on your way by 10h00. Head for the N2 via Louwsburg and Magudu and the Rooirand road which takes you some magnificent country and some wonderful views as you drop down to the Pongolapoort dam. Head south on the N2 and then turn left approximately 33kms after you pass Hluhluwe Village.
Book into Charters Creek and relax by the pool with its wonderful views out over Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage Site. Nyala and red duiker abound in the forests around the camp and hippos, crocs and many birds can be seen on the lake.
DAY THREE
UMLALAZI CAMP
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the pool deck and then pack and make your way back to the N2.
Head south until you see the turning to your left to the Mtunzini off ramp. Opposite the Spar supermarket turn right to the reserve. Your comfortable log cabin behind the dunes provides a welcome spot to relax over lunch. Walk through to the beach and spend the afternoon swimming and fishing.
DAY FOUR
TO DURBAN
Head out in the morning after breakfast and a swim and as you travel along make a vow to visit these beautiful areas again soon.
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