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Sightseeing Tours &
Wildlife Safaris from Durban
Durban is perfectly located to be central to all the attractions in KwaZulu Natal, from Big 5 Game Reserves to the Drakensberg Mountains, St Lucia Wetlands to South Coast and the Battlefields region.
Please click on the tour of your choice for a description:
| 2 Day Zululand Wildlife | 2 Day Wildlife & NIght Drive | 3 Day Wildlife & Zulu Culture |
| 2 Day Sani Pass/Midlands | 2 Day Sani Pass / Giants Castle | 3 Day Game Reserves |
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Covering wildlife and a World Heritage Site
Alternative tour (see next
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ZAR 4295.00pp sharing |
2 Day Zululand Wildlife
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Day 1 |
Travel up the scenic north
coast to reach Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, home of over 90 species of mammals
including the Big 5. Enjoy a day of game viewing, with lunch at Hilltop,
or in a beautiful Picnic site within the reserve, weather permitting.
Travel to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at Private Game Lodge |
| Day 2 |
Enjoy a morning of game
viewing, with an option of an early morning game drive. After lunch,
we embark on a boat ride, either in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, OR at St Lucia
Estuary, a world heritage site. There is a good chance of sighting
crocodiles, hippos, and an amazing array of birdlife on display. Return to
Durban in the early evening. Lunch End of Tour |
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Covering wildlife and a World Heritage Site |
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Day 1 |
Travel up the scenic north
coast to reach Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, home of over 90 species of mammals
including the Big 5. Enjoy a day of game viewing, with lunch at Hilltop,
or in a beautiful Picnic site within the reserve, weather permitting.
Check into Hilltop Camp, and after an early dinner, embark on a 3 hour
night time game drive in the park. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast Hilltop Camp |
| Day 2 |
Enjoy a morning of game
viewing, with an option of an early morning game drive. Head for St
Lucia for lunch, after which you will embark on a boat ride on the St
Lucia Estuary, situated in a world heritage site. There is a good
chance of sighting crocodiles, hippos, and an amazing array of birdlife on
display. Return to Durban in the early evening. Lunch End of Tour |
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Covering wildlife, St Lucia and Zulu Culture |
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Day 1 |
Travel up the scenic north coast to reach Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, home of over
90 species of mammals including the Big 5. We spend the majority of
game viewing time in the Umfolozi Reserve, in the lesser travelled roads
of the park with a picnic lunch (weather permitting). In the late
afternoon, we either leave the park and head for our private game lodge
(Option A),
or check into Hilltop Camp for an early dinner and an evening game drive
in the reserve.
(Option B) Lunch - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at Private Game Lodge (Option A) Lunch - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast Hilltop Camp (Option B - subject to availability) |
| Day 2 |
An
early morning game drive will be offered for the early birds before
breakfast. Spend the day in game drives in the Hluhluwe Reserve.
In the late afternoon, we make our way out of the park, and arrive at a
private game lodge in the area. Lunch - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at Private Game Lodge |
| Day 3 |
After breakfast, we head for
Dumuzulu, a traditional Zulu cultural village for a demonstration of
tribal life, and Zulu dances. Lunch will be at St Lucia, before an
afternoon boat ride on the St Lucia Estuary. We return to Durban in
the early evening (+/- 19h00). Lunch End of Tour |
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Midlands Meander and Sani Pass |
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Day 1 |
Leaving Durban at 07h30, we
travel to the majestic Drakensberg mountain range with a stop at Howick
Falls en route. We take the Midlands Meander route, and there are
many craft shops as well as a leather tannery, cheese factory and other
places of interest en route. On arrival at our upmarket guest house,
you are free to indulge in walks, golf (very reasonably, but by prior
arrangement), horseriding (optional) and various free activities. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at Private Guest House in Himeville |
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Day 2 |
After a hearty breakfast, you
will be collected in a 4x4 for the breathtaking trip up the Sani Pass.
We travel through the South African Border Post into Lesotho halfway up
the Pass. Once at the top of the pass, an insight into the
life of the Basotho people will be gained before arriving at the Sani Top
Chalet, the highest pub in Africa. After lunch, the trip down the
pass is even more spectacular than on the way up. Once at Himeville,
enjoy a short tea/coffee break before we make our way back to Durban.
PASSPORTS ARE ESSENTIAL for entry into Lesotho. Lunch End of Tour |
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Sani Pass and Giants Castle |
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Day 1 |
We travel to the Central
Drakensberg region, where we enjoy a hike through spectacular
scenery during the afternoon, and visit the Bushman paintings. You
will be dazzled by the spectacular rock formations that the Bushmen
settled in. After lunch, we travel to the Southern Drakensberg and check
into a resort for dinner and overnight. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at private Guest House in Himeville. |
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Day 2 |
On the second day, after a
leisurely breakfast, you will be collected by a 4x4 for the trip up the
Sani Pass into Lesotho, and have lunch at the highest pub in Africa.
Enjoy the amazing scenery, before returning to Durban at approximately
19h00. PASSPORTS ARE ESSENTIAL for entry into Lesotho. Lunch included End of Tour |
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With 2 famous Reserves, Hluhluwe Umfolozi and
Mkuze |
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Accommodation -Hilltop Camp, Ithala and Giants Castle are all within KwaZulu-Natal game parks, and offer superb accommodation which can be classed as 3 or 4 star. We utilise 2 bed or 4 bed chalets on our tours which all have en-suite bathrooms. -Isandlwana Lodge is a luxury lodge. -In Himeville, we utilise Guest houses with that lovely country feel. All rooms are en-suite. Please Note This itinerary is offered subject to availability. Should any items not be available, you will be consulted before the booking is confirmed. |
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Day 1 |
Travelling up the North Coast, we reach Mkuzi
Game Reserve, one of the most beautiful game reserves in Africa. It is
home to many species of animal, with the exception of lion. Enjoy a game
drive en-route to a tranquil rest site, for a full picnic lunch. We then
take you on a wonderful walk through the fig forest. Many small game and
bird species may be encountered. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at private lodge or hotel in Mkuze |
| Day 2 |
After a peaceful night's sleep
and a full breakfast, you will be taken into Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Reserve for a tranquil day of game viewing. This is the oldest Reserve in
Africa, responsible for saving the white and black rhino from extinction.
It houses over 90 species of mammal, including the Big 5, and over 380
species of birds. A boat ride on the Hluhluwe River can be
requested. Lunch included - Dinner / Bed / Breakfast at Hilltop Camp (Option B) OR Private Game Lodge (Option A) |
| Day 3 |
Taking a picnic lunch into the
Umfolozi Reserve, we spend the day in game drives around the Sontuli loop
and all of the other prime game sites in the Umfolozi area. Return
to Durban at +/- 19h00. Lunch End of Tour |
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* A comprehensive tour covering
the best sites and attactions in KZN at a very affordable rate. |
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Day 1 |
Depart
Durban for St Lucia, and a boat ride on the Estuary. The St Lucia
Estuary is made up of 5 different and separate eco-systems, and is
therefore unique. There are very frequent sightings of hippos and
crocodiles, as well as riverine and marine bird species. There are
also breeding pairs of African fish eagle on the estuary, and sightings
are regular. Lunch will be enjoyed in St Lucia, before entering the
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Park, famous as a Big 5 reserve, and for saving the
rhino from almost certain extinction. Enjoy a game drive en route to Hilltop Camp, famous for its gracious and charming accommodation, in one of the higher parts of the park with expansive views. Check in at the reception. After time to freshen up, an early dinner will be enjoyed before embarking on a night drive in the park. A night drive often gives very good sightings of game not seen during the day, and one can sometimes see bushbaby, cerval, civet cats, and other interesting animals. Encounters with rhino and elephant are quite regular. Lion, leopard and hyena are also occasionally seen on night drives, and will make the experience unforgettable. Return to your en-suite private chalet for a good nights sleep. Includes : Lunch & Dinner |
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Day 2 |
An
early game drive will be offered before breakfast. This is often one
of the best times of the day to view game. The day will be spent in
game drives, with time to rest and relax at your chalet during the hottest
part of the day (when the animals are in hiding). We will,
however, be flexible if there are indications of exciting game to be seen
and will do all in our power to get you to the right sites.
Another night drive is offered and the night will again be spent at
Hilltop Camp. Includes : Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 3 |
Another
opportunity for an early morning game drive before breakfast. After
breakfast, we leave for Ithala game park. This park is completely
different to Hluhluwe Umfolozi, and is known as the jewel of KwaZulu-Natal's
parks. The scenery is stunning, and although the park has no lion,
there are many other species of game which are frequently seen which make
it a very worthwhile reserve, e.g. black-backed jackal, wild dog, black
rhino, etc. The accommodation is wonderful, and you will again
have a private chalet. Enjoy game drives
through the remainder of the day, with time to relax and freshen up before
an early dinner. After dinner, enjoy a night drive which will again
afford you spectacular sightings. Includes : Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 4 |
The morning will be spent in game drives. After
lunch, leave for Isandlwana Lodge for an overnight stay. This is a
wonderful lodge, designed to look as if it grew out of the rock
formations, set high up against the Nyoni Rock
overlooking the Isandlwana mountain and battle plains.
The area is steeped in history. Includes : Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 5 |
After breakfast, the tour of the Anglo-Zulu Battlefields
begins. Isandlwana was the site of one of the most dramatic and
gripping events in the history of the Zulu kingdom. A column of
British red-coats, under General Chelmsford was utterly defeated by King
Cetshwayo's Zulu army. That same day, part of the Zulu army was
repulsed after ten hours of heroic struggle around a barricaded border
post at Rorke's Drift by just a handful of the red-coats and the event is
etched into history in a story of courage, self-sacrifice and tragedy.
You will gain immense insights into these events with your tour-guide, and
tread the same ground. Leave for Giants Castle, arriving in the
early evening. Includes : Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 6 |
Enjoy a lazy lie-in before breakfast. We then will take a walk up to
the Bushman Cave paintings (this walk takes about half an hour, and is a
pleasant walk although it meanders slowly uphill. The last 5 minutes
is steep, but it is worth it for the views of the surrounding countryside
and the paintings. After a leisurely lunch, we leave for Himeville
and overnight at a Country Cottage or Guest House. Includes : Breakfast & Dinner |
| Day 7 |
Enjoy a lie-in before breakfast. After breakfast, you will be
collected in a 4 x 4 for a trip up the spectacular Sani Pass into Lesotho.
(PASSPORTS are ESSENTIAL!) Lunch will be at the Sani Top Chalet, one
of the highest pubs in Africa. You will get a glimpse of the stark
living conditions of the Basotho people and a chance to meet them if you
desire. The trip down the Sani Pass affords different viewpoints and
is also breathtaking. Animals that may be seen are eland (the
largest antelope in Africa) and baboons; the rare bearded vulture is also
an inhabitant of theis area. We return to Durban in the late
afternoon. Includes : Breakfast & Lunch END OF TOUR |
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