Welcome to our latest tour design here at Endless Summer Tours. We have had an overwhelming demand by our younger travellers for group and budget tours which cover a wide range of locations. So we decided to take every single one of our destinations and throw them into one big adventure trip for our wild at heart guests. We have however made it possible to get on or off the tour at four separate stages, thereby breaking it up into 3 individually named legs. The Endless Coastal Dream (8 night), The Endless Mountain Adventure (8 night) and The Endless Beach & Bush (9 night). So join us for one leg or all 3, it’s up to you!!!

Endless Coastal Dream

Day 1

We transfer you from the airport to Scottburgh on the south coast of Kwa Zulu Natal, a sleepy coastal village that comes alive during the holiday season. Settle in and relax, visit the beach for your first African sunset, followed by a welcome dinner back at the lodge.

Accommodation:

You will be accommodated at Vulamanzi lodge. Situated a hundred meters from the beach, these wooden bungalows are very comfortable and provide the perfect base to start your African adventure.

Meals:

Welcome dinner.

Day 2 & 3

It’s an early rise as we travel south to Coffee Bay on the wild coast. So named because of the lack of infrastructure and modern luxuries, as well as the wild seas and weather. It is unspoilt paradise, with headlands jutting out into the ocean and cliffs falling directly into the sea. Spend sunny days on the beach and hiking to the many fascinating sites in the area.

Accommodation:

The infamous Coffee bay or Bomvu Backpackers, very popular with people travelling around SA. Expect to meet a range of young travellers from all parts of the world, there’s always a party happening at the Bomvu bar.

Meals:

Day 2: Dinner

Day 3: Dinner, lunch & breakfast

Day 4

Travel back north, but still on the Wild Coast, to Port St. Johns. Take a river sunset cruise and hike through pristine forest with magnificent views of the beach and mountains.

Accommodation:

Jungle Monkey Backpackers is your base for tonight, some of the best backpacking accommodation on the planet.

Meals:

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 & 6

Midday we leave for Port Edward, crossing out of the Wild Coast and back into KZN, the kingdom of the Zulu. Here you will settle in at Vuna Valley Venture B & B. Canoe, mountain bike and hike for the next 2 days around the Umtumvuna gorge.

Accommodation:

You will be accommodated at Vuna Valley Ventures, a quaint little B & B set into the hill-side a mere 100 meters from the entrance to the Umtumvuna Gorge reserve and the river.

Meals:

Day 5: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 6: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 7 & 8

We return to the small town of Scottburgh, stopping on the way at the Oribi Gorge. Here you can try the gorge swing if you wish (optional extra) or just enjoy the scenery from a safer vantage point. On day 8 you will spend the day on Scottburgh main beach, while your guide teaches you the ins and out of surfing.

Accommodation:

Vulamanzi Lodge

Meals:

Day 7: Breakfast & dinner

Day 8: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Endless Mountain Adventure

On day 8 we have our new arrivals for the second leg of the tour. They will not participate in the surf lessons, but will have the afternoon to check into the lodge and enjoy a sun downer at the beach. The whole group will then have a welcome/ farewell dinner together that evening.

Day 9

After breakfast we say farewell to those friends who will not be continuing on the adventure and make our way inland towards the Drakensberg Mountain range, a world heritage site. We stop at a town called Onderberg, which literally means ‘under the mountain’, because it is at the start of the mountain range as it stretches in a North Easterly direction across SA.

Accommodation:

Sani Lodge & Backpackers is situated at the foot of the famous Sani Pass, the gateway to the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Sani Lodge is a peaceful country haven, with a laid-back atmosphere, where one can breathe in pure mountain air and enjoy the veranda with a pretty spectacular view.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10

Today we hand you over to the professionals who will transport you in a 4 by 4 vehicle to the top of the range and into the country of Lesotho. Here you will visit a traditional Basotho homestead where you can share some home brewed beer and baked bread with the locals. Before you descend back into South Africa, you’ll have lunch at the top of the pass in the highest pub in Africa (own account).

Accommodation:

Sani Lodge

Meals:

Breakfast & dinner

Day 11 & 12

We now trek deeper into the Mountain range and will spend the next 2 days within the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg National Park. It was given world heritage status because of its unique eco-systems and because it contains the most native drawings of any area in the world. These drawings were made by the San or busmen of Africa, and 30 000 sites have been identified. We’ll hike, discover waterfalls and relax for the next couple of days!

Accommodation:

Stay in thatched bungalows at the inJisuthi Camp, each containing a lounge, bathroom and kitchen area.

Meals:

Day 11: Dinner, lunch & breakfast.

Day 12: Dinner, lunch & breakfast.

Day 13 & 14

Today it’s on to Zingela, probably the most amazing place on the planet. You’ll be transferred in 4 by 4 over a small mountain range and into the Tugela River Valley. Say goodbye to civilization as you descend into the valley which is a wilderness area. Meaning all the animals and wildlife found there is naturally occurring. No fences keep them there, they have moved to this area to escape the presence of man! Activities include abseiling, game walk and rafting (seasonal).

Accommodation:

Zingela River Lodge, you will not be staying in a chalet, rondavel or tent. Each en-suite design is unique and has been built in unity with its immediate environment. River stone, reed and canvas have been used as building materials. The units are each uniquely built into the rock face to create an experience like no other!

Meals:

Day 13: Dinner, lunch & breakfast.

Day 14: Dinner, lunch & breakfast.

Day 15

After breakfast we say good bye to the Zingela crew and make our way back down to Durban. Here you will get to see

Some of the city sights, before we take you for a night out on the town.

Accommodation:

Your accommodation will be a typical city B & B style establishment, subject to availability.

Meals:

Breakfast

Day 16

Today is the end of the second and start of the final leg of the tour, so we say goodbye to some guests and welcome others. Guests not leaving or arriving will have a choice of activities to do during the day. They can visit Ushaka Marine world, spend the day on the beach or at the Gateway Shopping centre.

Accommodation:

Durban B & B

Meals:

Breakfast & welcome dinner

Day 17, 18 & 19

Today we head north up into Zululand, an area steeped with history and wildlife. On your first afternoon you will get to enjoy the Big Cat experience at the Cheetah Breeding Centre. Day 18 you enter the Umfolozi Big 5 Reserve, where you will spend the entire day on safari. Day 19 you will enter the St. Lucia Wetland Park, the second World Heritage site of the tour. This protected area is not only a land reserve, but the coastline and the waters 1.5 km out to sea are also a protected marine reserve. Here you can enjoy a sun filled day on the beach, snorkelling and hiking as well as a boat trip on the estuary to see hippo and crocodile.

Accommodation:

Bonamanzi Game Reserve is a 4 000 hectares, South African private game reserve, safari lodge and natural heritage site, which is also one of the largest private wildlife and birding parks in Zululand. You’ll be staying at the ‘Lalapanzi’ bush camp within the reserve, the name meaning, ‘rest here’. The camp is set up under a forest of indigenous trees, around a watering hole, with antelope and other small animals strolling by. We guarantee you’ll find it quite easy to ‘rest here’!

Meals:

Day 17 -19: Dinner, lunch & breakfast

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Day 20 & 21

Today we travel across the border into the third country you will visit, Mozambique. Make your way to Ponta do Oura point, translated to ‘point of gold’. White sandy beaches and crystal blue waters await you as you travel into another world. No set activities for this afternoon; explore the coast line in the form of a beach walk or simply soak up the sun. The next day we take a whale and dolphin watching boat trip thereafter if you have your diving qualification we can organise a dive for you or choose between the many activities on offer (own account). Horse riding, quad biking and surfing just to name a few or visit the local market for a cultural experience.

Accommodation:

The Whaler beach camp is perfectly situated just meters from the beach. Rustic reed huts give you the real island feel.

Meals:

Day 20 – 21: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 22, 23 & 24

We have quite a long travelling day today, as we need to leave Mozambique and drive to the Kruger National Park, via the country of Swaziland. We arrive at the entrance to Kruger at around 1pm and drive through the park to your camp on the banks of the Sabie River. You will then spend the next few days exploring SA’s premier game park. On night 23 you will also be taken out by the Park Rangers on a night drive, giving you a chance to experience some of the nocturnal animals within the reserve.

Accommodation:

You will be accommodated at Lower-Sabie rest camp on the banks of the Sabie River, one of the few perennial rivers to flow through the Kruger National Park. Visitors cannot but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo Mountains beyond. In this rest camp the plenitude of nature is very evident, eloquently symbolised by the mighty sycamore fig, which provides generously for the livelihood of many birds and insects.

Meals:

Day 22: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 23 & 24: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Day 25

We wake early and make our way towards the exit gate, about a 2 and half hour drive depending on what we see. We then exit the park and make our way to JHB where the tour will end.

ALL TOURS INCLUDE:

- Qualified tour guide

- Air-conditioned transport carrier, maximum 8 people

- Accommodation

ALL TOURS DO NOT INCLUDE:

- Selected beverages

- Gratuities

- Activities listed as ‘optional’

- Meals not specified

COASTAL TOUR INCLUDES:

- 8 Dinners

- 6 Breakfasts

- 4 Lunches

- 3 Guided hikes

- River Cruise

- Canoe paddle up gorge

- Mountain bike ride

- Gorge tour

- Surf lesson

MOUNTAIN TOUR INCLUDES:

- 7 Dinners

- 7 Breakfasts

- 5 Lunches

- 2 Guided hikes

- Viewing of bushmen paintings

- 4 by 4 trip up Sani Pass and Lesotho tour

- Game walk

- Abseil

- Rafting (seasonal)

- Durban City tour

BEACH & BUSH TOUR INCLUDES:

- 9 Dinners

- 9 Breakfast

- 7 Lunches

- Big Cat experience

- Safari in Umfolozi Game Reserve

- Snorkelling, game drive and estuary boat cruise in St. Lucia

- 5 Game drives within the world famous Kruger National Park

- Night game drive with the park rangers