This 2 day tour offers an insight to some of KwaZulu Natal's top attractions. From culture to the 'Big 5' game park - Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. See the wild animals roam on the banks of the estuary and from a game vehicle. Visit local towns along the way and interact with the local communities before heading back to Durban.
*Minimum 2 travellers required for guaranteed departure.
Day 1. Durban – St Lucia, Zulu Nyala Game Reserve Highlights. St Lucia River Cruise, South Africa.
Departing Durban, we drive through sugar cane fields and the town of KwaDukuza ‘place of the lost person’ - due to the labyrinth of traditional huts in the area. We traverse large eucalyptus plantations en-route to St Lucia - the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (proclaimed a World Heritage site in 1999). We join a boat cruise on the estuary to view a variety of bird species, hippo pods and crocodiles lazing on warm sandy banks. After our cruise, we continue to the Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve, where we settle in and get the first glimpse of the wildlife. In the afternoon, we board an open 4x4 safari vehicle for a game drive.Day 2. Zulu Nyala Game Reserve – Durban Highlights. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa.
After breakfast, we set off to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal’s premier game reserve, home to the ‘Big 5’ and many other wildlife species. We spend the morning safari game driving in our vehicle through one of South Africa’s oldest and well-run reserves (famous for saving the rhino from extinction). After our regarded game drive, we retrace our steps through towering Eucalyptus forests, Sugar Cane Fields, to one of Africa’s largest commercial ports, Durban – where we end our tour.City Lodge is 4 km from the beach, 18 km from King Shaka International Airport and is adjacent to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping's sprawling upscale mall, cinemas, mini-golf and waterpark. Rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers. All rooms feature conservative decor, TVs, radios and desks. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the bar/restaurant. There's also a fitness room, an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical trees, and a sundeck.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
City Lodge is 4 km from the beach, 18 km from King Shaka International Airport and is adjacent to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping's sprawling upscale mall, cinemas, mini-golf and waterpark. Rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers. All rooms feature conservative decor, TVs, radios and desks. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the bar/restaurant. There's also a fitness room, an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical trees, and a sundeck.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Tour style:
Signature Tours & Safaris
This Signature safari tour is operated by a locally based (African) ground handler. We believe that working with a local operator in this way assists the community to benefit in a sustainable way from tourism. At the same time it provides our clients with the extensive local knowledge and enthusiasm of the local staff and guides employed to ensure your safari is as enjoyable as it is memorable.
Accommodation:
Pick up from your hotel in Duban
Drop off to your hotel in Durban
On tour - accommodation is in twin shared accommodation with en-suite facilities. Many are situated in comfortable and picturesque locations.
Transport:
Minibus/ 3 seater sedan
Meals
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Twin/ Double share accommodation with en-suite facilities