This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has two stops: Natal Lion Park, where you can admire a resident pride of lions up close and Tala Private Game Reserve, home to kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, and other big game animals.
There's so much to see in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly the scenic Midlands region, that itinerary planning can be a major headache. Skip the stress but enjoy the privacy of independent travel when you book this full-day tour from Durban. You'll visit the Drakensberg Mountains and see UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art, admire 310-foot (95-meter) Howick Falls; discover South Africa's turbulent 20th-century history at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site; and more.
Experience the beauty of Sani Pass via 4x4 vehicle on a day trip from South Africa into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and back. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Suni Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429-feet above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport) visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock. Afterward, savor incredible views while enjoying lunch (own expense) at Africa's highest pub.
Surf and turf safari tour anyone? Experience Africa's great diversity of wildlife by boat and by truck during this full day round trip tour from Durban. Travel up South Africa's Wild Coast to St. Lucia to spot crocs and hippos then head inland to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to search for Africa's Big 5 by off-road vehicle. Finish with a relaxing dinner overlooking Africa’s oldest park before returning home.
Visit two unforgettable wildlife attractions in one day on this this full-day tour from Durban. In the morning, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and look out for the Big Five— Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. After lunch (own expense) overlooking the park, visit the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary and get a closer look at Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats, and Caracal.
Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 3 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. It is a 05h00 start. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk.
The Big 5 Bucketlist Safari gives you the best chance to see the Big 5 on a day tour within KwaZulu Natal. Enter into a Premier Private Game Reserve and meet your knowledgeable ranger. Listen to a briefing on game drive etiquette before you start your 3 hour morning safari.
Your ranger will track wildlife while keeping tabs on sightings throughout the reserve giving you the best chance to be in the right place at the right time. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course.
Time for lunch. After lunch we’re heading deeper into the reserve. Embark on another 3 hour game drive focusing on different game. At approximately 16h00 we will depart for Durban.
Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.
Recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, the San/Bushman rock paintings in the Kamberg Nature Reserve are of huge significance. Unlock their meaning with an anthropologist on a guided hike to the Game Pass Shelter, considered the Rosetta Stone of San/Bushman art, on this fascinating day trip from Durban. You'll also shop ceramics, visit the spot where Apartheid forces arrested Nelson Mandela, and admire 310-foot (95-meter) Howick Falls.
Learn about Durban’s history and get great city views at the same time with this luxury boat trip on the Durban Point Waterfront Canals. The tour reveals views of top attractions, and interesting facts about Durban and its famous residents—yet without the hassle of being stuck in crowds. Conveniently, the trip is capped at 12 travelers—which means ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.
Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.
Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, the Sani Pass and Lesotho Experience Tour promises a fun-filled day with amazing views of the epic KwaZulu-Natal landscape.
You experience the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal and the majestic Drakensberg mountain range as we make our way to the Sani Pass from Durban. Travel on a 4 x 4 along the beautiful Sani Pass and visit the kingdom of Lesotho. Visit the highest pub in Africa and an African village in Lesotho.
The tour is priced at R2,990-00 per person for 2 people booking.
Tour the coastal city of Durban and explore the Valley of a 1000 Hills on a informative day trip through greater KwaZulu-Natal. Begin with a visit to some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum and the Southern Hemisphere's largest mosque. Stroll among orchids and cycads in the Durban Botanic Gardens and see the country's oldest temple complex in the country. Then go outside the city to experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance.
Enjoy a game drive safari in South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site - iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the park as you explore numerous loop roads in search of Africa's Big 5. Get to see the elephants, rhino, leopard, giraffe, buffalo and many more other animals as well as a large variety of bird and plant species.
Special price of R2990-00 per person for 2 people booking.
Embark on a day of wildlife sightings and Zulu culture with a mini safari tour from Durban. First a trip to the Tala Game Reserve where you will see rhino, giraffe, kudu, buffalo and much more. Also see the hippo and a lot of bird species. From Tala, the Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park awaits. Here, enjoy an expression of the Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance. The Phezulu Cultural Village activities are an optional extra.
• Enjoy a trip out of Durban with a mini safari day tour
• See animals – rhino, zebra, giraffe, kudu, buffalo and many more in the thick of the bush at Tala Game Reserve
• End the tour at Phezulu Safari Park where we can do a game drive, encounter the Zulu culture complete with the Zulu dance - optional extra
(Minimum 2 people booking)
Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.
Escape the city and embark on a journey into the rolling hillsides of South Africa's Natal Midlands. You'll venture into the Tala Game Reserve, where you'll have a chance to explore the privately-owned eco estate known for its wildlife and birds. It's the perfect way to enjoy spectacular scenery and African wildlife in a close-top safari vehicle.
Whether you’re arriving in or leaving Durban, make the journey to or from the airport stress-free by prebooking a reliable local driver online, in advance, in the currency of your choice. For arrival transfers, your driver will track your flight ensuring they’re ready when you are, and greet you with a name board. For departure transfers, your chauffeur will arrive at your address ahead of the booking time.
An ‘Inyanga’ or ‘Sangoma’ is a traditional healer or shaman belonging to Africa’s Zulu tribe. On this tour, enjoy the rare opportunity to receive a personal consultation with a real Inyanga and experience the time-honored methods including plant and herbal medicines, prayer, and bone throwing, to connect with your ancestors and heal your ailments.
Luxury Minivan Transfer from Durban to Underberg.
World Heritage Site
Highest Pass in South Africa
Spectacular Views
Kingdom of Lesotho
Living Basotho Village
Highest Pub in Africa
4×4 Experience
The Nelson Mandela Capture Site gives the full history of this world-renowned statesman. Add to this, the Drakensberg is the largest and highest mountain range in Southern Africa. Part of the mountain range stretches into Lesotho. The mountain range is undeniably breathtaking and inspiring to millions who visit it. Enjoy the breathtaking views of its valleys. There are opportunities for wonderful photos and memories. Our tour is planned to give you the best possible experience in this great area.
Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.
Cruise the Durban Point waterfront on an African gondola. One of South Africa’s most dynamic property development and investment projects, the waterfront is home to A-list residents, upscale shops and boutiques, and scenic views. Look for marine life in the canal and the many bridges along the route, which make for great photos.
This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has two stops: Howick Falls which is a waterfall in the KwaZulu-Natal province. It falls roughly 310 feet from the river into a pool before the river continues on. Our final stop is at Nelson Mandela Capture Site where we visit a museum and a stirring monument of Nelson Mandela.
• Natal Midlands
• Howick Falls
• Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum where Nelson Mandela was arrested and went on to spend 27 years in prison
(Minimum 2 people booking)
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values.
Lake St Lucia is the highlight of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is renowned for its large numbers of crocodiles, hippos, pelicans, and flamingos.
Our boat cruise set sail across the vast lake for a wildlife-watching excursion and you get to admire the views from the water. Listen to the on-board commentary from the park rangers and keep your camera ready as you get the chance to admire the wild animals in their natural habitat.
The game drive gives you the opportunity to see elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, giraffes, buffaloes, kudus, and many more animals. There is also a huge range of bird species.
This is a memorable tour comprising a game drive and a boat cruise in one of the most beautiful places on earth all within the same day.
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"Brilliant tour. Well explained and the animals were so close. The guide was so professional and was very approachable. We enjoyed our tour immensely and we were left back to our hotel as planned. Really made our holiday. Thanks"..."
"Brilliant tour. Well explained and the animals were so close. The guide was so professional and was very approachable. We enjoyed our tour immensely and we were left back to our hotel as planned. Really made our holiday. Thanks"
Sani Pass & Lesotho 4x4 Experience Day Tour from Durban
"Benson the guide was a great driver. Long but beautiful drive and amazing views along the way. Views obscured by cloud on the SA side but thats nobody’s fault and is still an epic ride up the pass and still views on the Lesotho side."..."
"Benson the guide was a great driver. Long but beautiful drive and amazing views along the way. Views obscured by cloud on the SA side but thats nobody’s fault and is still an epic ride up the pass and still views on the Lesotho side."
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Safari Day Tour from Durban
"My 1st ever safari and I got to say it was an amazing experience! Zamani was the best guide to get and couldn’t ask for anyone better! He called to the animals and knew the facts about them, also stopped and seen a praying mantis 😂 he got some eagle eyes! I will definitely come back for more, thank you Zamani for showing and teaching me the natural life in Africa 😎💯"..."
"My 1st ever safari and I got to say it was an amazing experience! Zamani was the best guide to get and couldn’t ask for anyone better! He called to the animals and knew the facts about them, also stopped and seen a praying mantis 😂 he got some eagle eyes! I will definitely come back for more, thank you Zamani for showing and teaching me the natural life in Africa 😎💯"
Hluhluwe Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
"This is a very exiting tour. My guide, Vusi Gumede, was very knowledgable and was able to provide information about the different animals but also about the culture. The cat project is also very interesting. I can highly recommended!"..."
"This is a very exiting tour. My guide, Vusi Gumede, was very knowledgable and was able to provide information about the different animals but also about the culture. The cat project is also very interesting. I can highly recommended!"
Durban: Big 5 Luxury Safari at an Award Winning Game Reserve — Zeiss Binoculars
"Amazing day started with the incredible Thabo Mokgape who met us at the hotel and drove the several hours to the reserve. We had great conversations about the flora and fauna, history, politics, life in general and some good laughs. Our guide then took over as we spent the morning an early afternoon driving around the reserve. Sadly I forgot his name, but he was a gentleman and so knowledgeable about the animals and plants. We learned so much. Favourite plants were the yellow fever tree and queen fig tree. Saw lots of animals up close including giraffes, water buffalo, wildebeests, rhino, impala, kudu, ostrich, warthogs, zebra, vultures, birds- to name a few. Also amazing butterflies. Unfortunately for us, the elephants were in an inaccessible part of the reserve and the lion’s & leopards were hiding. But we saw LOADS more animals and loved the entire time in the reserve. Beyond the animals the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. I fell in love with South Africa. And then, the wonderful Thabo drove us home- and again the good conversations continued. Would love to continue those conversations someday…amazing human being. Just an awesome bucket list kind of day."..."
"Amazing day started with the incredible Thabo Mokgape who met us at the hotel and drove the several hours to the reserve. We had great conversations about the flora and fauna, history, politics, life in general and some good laughs. Our guide then took over as we spent the morning an early afternoon driving around the reserve. Sadly I forgot his name, but he was a gentleman and so knowledgeable about the animals and plants. We learned so much. Favourite plants were the yellow fever tree and queen fig tree. Saw lots of animals up close including giraffes, water buffalo, wildebeests, rhino, impala, kudu, ostrich, warthogs, zebra, vultures, birds- to name a few. Also amazing butterflies. Unfortunately for us, the elephants were in an inaccessible part of the reserve and the lion’s & leopards were hiding. But we saw LOADS more animals and loved the entire time in the reserve. Beyond the animals the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. I fell in love with South Africa. And then, the wonderful Thabo drove us home- and again the good conversations continued. Would love to continue those conversations someday…amazing human being. Just an awesome bucket list kind of day."
"Whole tour i would say, many thanks to Alan thr tour guide who did the whole tour perfectly. Already gave deep insoghts with quite a good spirit and humor"..."
"Whole tour i would say, many thanks to Alan thr tour guide who did the whole tour perfectly. Already gave deep insoghts with quite a good spirit and humor"
Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban
"I have long been interested in the History of this area and this trip exceeded my expectations. It was made all the more memorable by our excellent guide-Nay Nay-Apologies to him for any misspelling. He could not have been more helpful and accommodating-A day I will remember for years to come"..."
"I have long been interested in the History of this area and this trip exceeded my expectations. It was made all the more memorable by our excellent guide-Nay Nay-Apologies to him for any misspelling. He could not have been more helpful and accommodating-A day I will remember for years to come"
Full-Day Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefield Tour from Durban
"The tour was excellent with a very knowledgable guide who brought the whole experience to life. The tour however was very long in excess of twelve hours and this has to be considered. However for those interested in the history of the Zulu wars the trip is well worth it."..."
"The tour was excellent with a very knowledgable guide who brought the whole experience to life. The tour however was very long in excess of twelve hours and this has to be considered. However for those interested in the history of the Zulu wars the trip is well worth it."
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
"When the driver of the Gondola boat was buying ice cream for us, the Gondola boat moved with us and he couldn’t get back in. It was the funniest thing for us"..."
"When the driver of the Gondola boat was buying ice cream for us, the Gondola boat moved with us and he couldn’t get back in. It was the funniest thing for us"