AFTERNOON:
Arrivals! We will personally be picking you up at King Shaka International Airport. One hour transfer time and you will be at your first lodge. On day 1 we will be staying at the intimate game reserve Tala. You will be welcomed with sandwiches and afternoon tea or coffee. Once settled, you will be taken through a safety briefing and run through your next 8 days.

Explore the area surrounding the camp and unwind from your journey. As you absorb the peace of the African bush, you might even have your first game sightings such as giraffe or zebra. Enjoy your first sundowner of the holiday whilst you look out across the landscape before sitting down to a scrumptious dinner, accompanied by hand-picked quality South African wines.

Settle down in your accommodation for the next 2 nights.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Airport pick up & transfer
• Orientation
• Sunset & sound of nature
• Complimentary dinner

DESTINATION:

Tala Game Reserve

MORNING:
Wake up on your first glorious African morning to hot tea or coffee. Then it’s go time! Mark will be pumped to do your first training session in the game reserve. That’s right you get to train in the presence of bucks and other wildlife. After we all get nice a sweaty, sit down for a well-earned breakfast. After breakfast, we will head out into the wild and go looking for animals. At Tala you can find, buck, rhino, zebra, giraffe, hippos, many bird species, and antelope. With Mark’s knowledge, you should be able to get really safely close to the wildlife.

AFTERNOON:
After your thrilling game drive is complete we will then we will return back to the lodge for some downtime where you can find a shady spot for a siesta and relax by the pool. Later we will regroup for an evening game drive for a sundowner. After we will come back for a lovely dinner where you will raise your glasses to a glorious African sunset.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wake up in nature
• 45 min full body fitness
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Morning self-game drive
• Personal downtime
• Sunset game drive
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Tala Game Reserve

MORNING:
Jumping out of bed, eager for the day’s adventures, we will be kicking off the day with another training session in the Tala game reserve. After we get our heart rates up we will refuel with a delicious breakfast and head off to our next destination. You will have all your adrenaline junky needs met this afternoon. Along our route from Tala to Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge we will be making a stop at Karkloff Canopy Tour to zipline through the spectacular valley of the mistbelt podacarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve.

AFTERNOON:
Once your feet are back on solid ground we will be hitting the road up to the Drakensburg mountains. This scenic drive to the Drakensburg is not only stunning but true Africa. You will see the local townships and vast landscapes. We will then settle into our new home which is on the border of South Africa and Lesotho at 7,500 feet above sea level, this lodge is the highest in the Northern Drakensberg. We will finish our day with a beautiful dinner in the mountains. We will be at this lodge for two nights.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wake up in nature
• 45 min full body fitness
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Karkloof Canopy Tour
• Scenic drive to Drakensburg Mountain range
• Sunset in the mountains
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Drakensburg

MORNING:
Wake to the dawn chorus and a steaming cup of coffee, and enjoy a mountain lodge breakfast. You will be amazed at the pure quietness of the mountains. We will not be training this morning because we are going to be doing a hike to the source of the Tugela river that runs through South Africa. This hike is something past comprehension and you will be challenged physically and your mental stimuli will be next level. This hike will fuel your soul and fill your adrenaline from the chain ladders to the steep cliffs. We can’t wait for you to experience the sights and if we’re lucky we may even come across a troop of baboons.

AFTERNOON:
Filled with fresh air and sore legs we will come back to base to have some down time to relax, explore the surrounding area and sit in nature before we regroup for dinner at the lodge with shared company and tasty South African beer and wine under the stars. Fun times.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wake up in the mountains
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Hike to the source of the Tugela river
• Downtime
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Drakensburg

MORNING:
Wake up to a peaceful and slow morning in the mountains. In your own time, we will be regrouping at the lodge for breakfast and coffee. We will not be training this day to give our legs a chance to rest after yesterday’s hike. Today will be driving from the mountains of central South Africa to the coastline of Eastern South Africa to spend a chill day by the beach.

AFTERNOON:
Our destination will be Umdloti where you can explore the town, enjoy the many fabulous restaurants, and there are tidal pools to safely swim in. We will be spending one night here on the coast and have a group dinner that overlooks the ocean.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Mountain wake-up call
• Body recovery day
• Complimentary breakfast
• Scenic drive to the Indian ocean
• Downtime on the beach
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Umdloti

MORNING:
Wake up to a stunning sunrise over the Indian ocean. We will be kicking off the day with a training session outside. After training, there will be time for you to chill on the beach or cool down in one of the many tidal pools.

AFTERNOON:
By mid-day, we will be making our way to the quaint town of St.Lucia. Cape St. Lucia is a world heritage wildlife sanctuary with the largest population of hippos in South Africa. Along our drive, you will cross the Tegula river (yes, the same river you hiked to the start of a couple of days before). This is where the Tegula meets the ocean. Once we arrive in St. Lucia we will first settle into our final lodge where we will be staying for the next 3 nights. From there we will find a place to watch the sunset and enjoy a group dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants in the town.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wake up to sunrise over the ocean
• 45 min training session
• Complimentary breakfast
• Beach time
• Drive to St. Lucia
• Sunset over lake St. Lucia
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Cape St. Lucia

MORNING:
The early bird catches the worm! This is the only early start of the retreat but will be well worth it. You will be heading out on a guided game drive with a tracker to Hluhluwe National Park. The Hluhluwe game park is home to the big five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and the African water buffalo). Learn about South Africa’s wildlife and enjoy the brilliant encounters you will have. You will be supplied with a complimentary breakfast in the park while surrounded by the wilderness.

AFTERNOON:
Upon your arrival from your game drive, take the late afternoon to explore the town and or relax by the pool, it is up to you! And of course, we will finish our day with dinner and sunset over the river.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sunrise start
• Expert-guided game drive to Hluhluwe Game Park (home of the big 5)
• Complimentary breakfast
• Downtime
• Sunset over the river
• Complimentary dinner

DESTINATION:
Cape St. Lucia

MORNING:
Start your day with an outdoor training session by the pool and if we’re lucky the vervet monkeys might even come to join us! Now that you’re feeling good and alive we will have breakfast and then head out on a self-game drive adventure to Cape Vital. Cape Vital park is known as the home of leopard and endangered iSimangaliso monkey. More opportunities for brilliant animal encounters.

AFTERNOON:
Enjoy some downtime on the beach at Cape Vital or under the trees. Small buck and monkeys will be all around you and can be very entertaining! After exploring Cape Vital we will be heading to Cape St. Lucia for a sunset riverboat cruise to see the hippos up close and personal. From there we will go out for our final dinner and relish in the past week’s adventures.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 45 min fitness training by the pool
• Complimentary breakfast
• Cape Vital self-game drive
• Chill on the beach in Cape Vital
• Sunset riverboat cruise to see hippos tour
• Complimentary Dinner

DESTINATION:
Cape St. Lucia + Cape Vital

MORNING:
After bidding a sad farewell to your adventure group. Indulge in one final sunrise in Africa and a delicious complimentary breakfast, before the transfer service whisks you away to the Airport filled with a kiss of Africa and once-in-a-lifetime memories.

DESTINATION:
King Shaka Airport