4-Day Drakensberg - Guided Self-Drive Budget Tour

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Pretoria, meet your guide and drive in convoy to Lekgalameetse

We drive mostly on tarred roads to the start of the Orrie Baragwanath Pass on the Western side of Lekgalameetse. This is the start of the challenging 4x4 trail up the Drakensberg. It will take us to the top of the most northern tip of the Drakensberg Mountain. The trail hugs the mountain and you will climb 500 m over a distance of 7 km (330 m in the first 4 km).

Your log cabin for the duration of the tour is far into the bush at the foot of the Drakensberg. The Makutsi River flows past the cabins. It is a self-catering cabin and you must make sure you take all your proviand with you as there are no shops close by. Your cabin is well equipped with linen, and cutlery.

Please note: Refer to our company profile for a summary of the benefits of driving your own vehicle. A quotation for the rental of your vehicle will be provided separately.

Main Destination:

Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Makutsi Main Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Makutsi Safari Springs

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Explore Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

After breakfast, we explore the Northern section of Lekgalameetse. The main entrance gate is also the start of the Orrie Baragwanath Pass up the eastern side of the Drakensberg. It will take us to the top of the Drakensberg Mountain and you will climb 600 m over a distance of 12 km. It will take us to breathtaking views and we will visit sites of historical significance (e.g. the Pioneer Graves) and learn about the history of the area.

You will be amazed to learn that the names of a famous soccer team and a hospital have their origins in these mountains. The trails are not difficult and sometimes it will not even be necessary to engage low range. We will visit the highest point accessible by vehicle. This point is 1 520 m above sea level.

You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle.

Main Destination:

Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Makutsi Main Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Makutsi Safari Springs

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Explore more of the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

After breakfast, we will explore more of Lekgalameetse. We follow more 4x4 trails and visit the ruins of Orrie Baragwanath's house. This old house was built by Italian prisoners of war. Prepare yourself for beautiful scenery. We take a group photo on top of the mountain at the Orrie Baragwanath Pass signpost.

You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle.

Main Destination:

Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Makutsi Main Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Makutsi Safari Springs

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Lekgalameetse to your next destination

As our time together draws to a close, we say goodbye to our new friends and head back home. You will continue your journey to your next destination on your own, whenever you feel ready to leave. We hope that you will cherish the unforgettable memories you have made during your time with us and that you will have plenty of beautiful photos to share with your loved ones and friends.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.