I’m on my way to Isandlawna and was thinking about how, some 140-odd years later, people are still asking how it was that the mighty British army of the time was defeated by the Zulus at the Battle of Isandlwana. The British army was the most powerful army in the world, with artillery, cannons, highly […]
Drakensberg Mountain Hikes
Enjoy an experience of a life-time on this one to three days hiking adventure, exploring the beautiful Drakensberg Mountains with Nick Greville, our THETA accredited adventure hiker. Nick is a very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide with a long history of hiking in the UNESCO World Heritage site Drakensberg mountain range. On this tour Nick […]
Zulu Historical Sites
This tailor designed tour includes fascinating places related to King Shaka that are off the beaten track and seldom visited by tourists. These sites are at the heart of the history of the Zulu nation and the province of KZNatal. The itinerary of this personalized tour is planned by mutual discussion and costs no more […]
Accommodation
Over the years I have established relationships with excellent accommodation providers who warmly welcome my guests from around the world. The emphasis is on comfort, privacy, security and delicious meals in scenic surroundings.
St Lucia Wetlands Tour
Tour: St Lucia Wetlands Tour, a pristine World Heritage site.Options: One day trip or stay overnight and visit Hluhluwe Game Reserve the next day. Duration: This is a full day tour, starting early. I will pick you up at your accommodation in Durban and surrounds and drop you off safely at home at the end […]
3 Day KwaZulu-Natal Tour
November 06, 2013 Hi Don We currently in the Stellenbosch region and enjoying the wines and scenery but we are still talking about the tour we did with you. Thanks for making it such a unique experience. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and your descriptions and use of the music will live in our memories for […]
Talk and Tour
Over the weekend I gave a talk on the Battle of Spioenkop to the Johannesburg MG Club who had met at the Nest in the Drakensberg for a weekend away. The talk was very well received and the plan for the following day was for some of the group to drive to Spioenkop. This is […]
Prince Imperial Tour
What a wonderful trip we had with Don to visit the historic site where the Prince Imperial lost his life. Don is full of very interesting information which he shared as we traveled through this vast sparsely populated area in his air-conditioned, very comfortable vehicle! History of the Prince Imperial Don really brought history to […]
Drakensberg Bushman Paintings
The Drakensberg Bushman Paintings Tour is a full-day tour, leaving Durban at 8.30 am and returning at approximately 5 pm. An average level of fitness is required as the tour involves a leisurely walk in the mountains to reach the Caves. The undulating Drakensberg Mountain range is beautiful; a favorite holiday destination for tourists and locals. The Drakensberg […]
Shakaland Tour
The Shakaland Tour is a one day tour to the original set for the movie “Shaka Zulu”, now converted into a Zulu Cultural Village. Driving north along the subtropical coast we cross the Tugela River, the traditional boundary into Zululand. After a brief stop in Eshowe we head on to Shakaland for a Zulu cultural […]