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Drakensberg Mountains, Howick Falls & Mandela Capture from Durban

By African Tour Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $456 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the stunning landscapes and rich history of KwaZulu-Natal on this full-day tour from Durban. Marvel at Howick Falls, where a 95-meter waterfall creates a spectacular sight. Visit the Mandela Capture Site, a key historical landmark that chronicles the struggle for freedom in South Africa. Explore the awe-inspiring Drakensberg Mountains with a tailored hiking experience that showcases breathtaking vistas, unique flora, and endemic wildlife. This tour perfectly blends cultural insight and outdoor adventure, making it ideal for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

  • Full-day tour from Durban, exploring Howick Falls and Mandela Capture Site
  • Enjoy a hike in the UNESCO-listed Drakensberg Mountains
  • Experience the local culture and history of South Africa
  • Visit Mandela Capture Site and Howick Falls
  • Suitable for all levels of hikers, with tailored trails available

Activity location

  • Howick Falls
    • Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street
    • Howick, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Howick Falls
    • Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street
    • Howick, South Africa

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Drakensberg Mountains, Howick Falls & Mandela Capture from Durban

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
CA $455.66 x 1 AdultCA $455.66
Total
Price is CA $455.66

What's included, what's not

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    Tour guide
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    Encounter some wildlife
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    see different type birds
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    Visit Mandela Capture Site
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    Visit Howick Falls
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    See unique trees and plants
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    Hiking in the Drakensberg
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no health restrictions

Activity itinerary

Howick Falls

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your day begins with an early morning departure from Durban. As you leave the coastal city behind, the landscape changes from rolling hills and sugarcane fields to the scenic Midlands region, known for its greenery, farmlands, and charming countryside. The first stop is at Howick Falls, a spectacular waterfall plunging 95 metres into a deep pool below. Known locally as “KwaNogqaza” (the place of the tall one), Howick Falls is steeped in local legend and provides a dramatic setting for photographs and storytelling. You’ll have time to enjoy the views, browse local curios, and appreciate the beauty of this natural wonder.

Nelson Mandela Capture Site

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The journey continues to the nearby Mandela Capture Site, one of South Africa’s most important heritage landmarks. It was here, on 5 August 1962, that Nelson Mandela was arrested before spending 27 years in prison. Today, the site hosts an award-winning visitor centre and an iconic sculpture made of steel columns that, when viewed from a specific angle, reveals Mandela’s portrait. Walking through the museum and memorial is a moving experience that provides insight into South Africa’s history and the sacrifices made during the struggle against apartheid.

Drakensberg Mountains

  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
The tour proceeds deeper inland towards the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive itself is breathtaking, with sweeping vistas and towering peaks appearing as you approach the mountain range. On arrival at the trailhead, you will go on a hiking experience tailored to your pace and ability. Whether you follow gentle pathways along valleys and streams or tackle slightly more challenging routes that climb to viewpoints, the Drakensberg offers scenery that will leave you in awe. After hiking, you can take lunch break, own expense, before commencing the journey back to Durban, arriving at around 6pm.

Location

Activity location

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    Howick Falls
    • Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street
    • Howick, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Howick Falls
    • Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street
    • Howick, South Africa

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