South Africa Safaris and Tours

Welcome to the majestic kingdom of Zululand, where the mountains, bush and beach will enchant you throughout your trip. Located on the eastern coast of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal offers a diversity of experiences. This tour takes you on a spectacular journey from the vibrant rhythmic African city of Durban, along the warm Indian Ocean with year-round sunshine and some of the country's best beaches and diving destinations, to the magnificent ranges of the Drakensberg, all of which makes KwaZulu-Natal a definite attraction for any discerning traveller.

Day 1 and 2

Upon arrival at Durban International Airport you will be met by a representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the vehicle rental counter to collect your vehicle. From the airport, travel in a northerly direction towards Ballito. The magnificent Sugar Coast, as it is known, extracts the essence of 'East meets West in the Zulu Kingdom' and presents it for your infinite pleasure in a pristine setting. Schools of dolphins and seven world-class golf courses cannot distract from the sheer magnificence of this Indian Ocean jewel. Hotel Izulu is situated on a hillside with panoramic views of the views of the lush sub tropical dunes and shimmering Indian Ocean.

Approximate travel time:

1 Hour from Durban International Airport to Hotel Izulu

Hotel Izulu - bed and breakfast basis

Day 3

After a sumptuous breakfast and check out make your way past Stanger, Empangeni, Mtubatuba before arriving at Thanda Private Game Reserve. This lodge offers opportunities to experience the 'Big Five' and a variety of additional activities on the coast.

Approximate travel time:

3 Hours from Hotel Izulu to Thanda Private Game Lodge

Thanda Private Game Reserve, Main Lodge - full board basis including two game activities

Day 4 and 5

The focus point of Thanda Private Game Reserve is to fully embrace the Zulu culture by including elements of it throughout all aspects of the lodge. From the décor to the cuisine, guests will truly learn to appreciate the rich and still very much alive traditions of the Zulu people. Vula Zulu, a traditional 'kraal' is the setting for guests to have the privilege of watching fifty to one hundred Impis trained by an associate of a Zulu prince, performing age-old dancing rites, as was done prior to and after battle.

A guided tour to a nearby Zulu tribal village will offer guests an insight into the daily life of the community. Visit local historical sites and battlegrounds, or witness young children's enthusiasm and ambition during a visit to a local school. Our rangers will embrace the close connections and traditions between nature and the Zulu people, and in the library at the main lodge, you can read about the many fascinating aspects of the Zulu nation, from culture and history to myths and legends. Even the Zulu songs will stay with you long after your visit to Thanda. In this way, Thanda contributes to the sustainment of the Zulu culture, through job creation as well as maintaining an ongoing interest in the Zulu heritage, and offering guests a unique opportunity to experience all aspects of this incredibly interesting culture, not found at any other lodge.

Thanda Private Game Reserve, Main Lodge - full board basis including two game activities

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Day 6

After breakfast drive in a northerly direction to Sodwana Bay along the Indian Ocean one of the most popular family holiday destinations, Sodwana Bay offers a variety of accommodation, fresh produce as well as local craft work which is sold at numerous roadside markets. Sodwana Bay is a diving hotspot and is famous for its marine life. Continue to Ndumo and into the Coastal Forest Reserve at Manzengwenya. Your car will be parked at the Warden'

Approximate travel time:

2.5 Hours from Thanda Private Game Reserve to Rocktail Bay Lodge

Rocktail Bay Lodge - full board basis including two activities

Day 7 and 8

Situated within the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve and adjoining the Maputaland Marine Reserve is the secluded Rocktail Bay Lodge. Few parts of the South African coastline are as unspoilt and secluded as the area in the vicinity of Rocktail Bay. This is not 'Big Game' country, although the area possesses its own 'Big Five': Leatherback Turtle, Palmnut Vulture, Butanes Skink, Lion Fish and Zululand Cycad.

Two interesting antelope occur - common Reedbuck in marshes and grasslands and Red Duiker in forest patches. Hippo are found in freshwater lakes. Whales and dolphins are sometimes seen offshore. Birding is good and a number of typical coastal species occur - Green Twinspot, Green Coucal, Grey Waxbill, Purplecrested and Livingstone's Louries, Natal Robin and jewellike emerald Cuckoo in forests, Pinkthroated Longclaw and Rufonsbellied Heron in marshy areas. Various waders frequent the shoreline.

Rocktail Bay Lodge - full board basis including two activities

Day 9

After a sumptuous breakfast and leaving the Indian ocean and marine life behind make your way to Durban International Airport .

Approximate travel time:

4 Hours from Rocktail Bay Lodge to Durban International Airport

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