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A two‑day private tour from Durban that pairs wildlife viewing at Tala Game Reserve with the hairpin climbs of Sani Pass in the Drakensberg. Expect guided 4x4 drives, cultural stops and high‑altitude panoramas.
A two‑day private tour from Durban that pairs wildlife viewing at Tala Game Reserve with the hairpin climbs of Sani Pass in the Drakensberg. Expect guided 4x4 drives, cultural stops and high‑altitude panoramas.
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Operated by African Tournet Safaris · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
You leave Durban before dawn and watch the city peel away as sugarcane and rolling farmland replace apartment blocks. By mid-morning the land opens into Tala Private Game Reserve, a 3,000‑hectare patch of bush where a patient 4x4 guide points out giraffe browsing acacia, zebra on the skyline and the occasional rhino sign. The vehicle hums; the bush has a rhythm that speeds and slows with each sighting.
easy.
2 days.
Suitable for most fitness levels; largely vehicle‑based with short walks and some uneven ground
Yes — the Sani Pass crossing goes into Lesotho and you must carry a valid passport; check visa requirements for your nationality in advance.
Expect roughly 3–4 hours of driving from Durban to the Underberg area depending on traffic and stops en route; the full tour returns the same day on day two.
No — sightings depend on animal movements and season; guides maximize encounter chances but wildlife is never guaranteed.
The route is rugged with steep switchbacks, but travel is in purpose‑built 4x4 vehicles; those with motion sensitivity or medical concerns should consult the operator beforehand.
The Nelson Mandela Capture Site near Howick marks the location of Mandela’s 1962 arrest and includes an interpretive centre and sculptural memorial.
Tala and surrounding reserves participate in habitat protection and anti‑poaching measures; visitors should follow guides’ instructions to minimize disturbance to wildlife.
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