Discover Kwa Zulu Natal

14 days—Head off the beaten track in South Africa

$4798-7539 USD

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Safari summary

South Africa's Kwa Zulu Natal region contains two World Heritage Sites, the fascinating Zulu Battlefields and beautiful coastline as well as some lesser known game reserves for safaris. The area is rich in culture, history and scenery, making an ideal destination to explore.
This is a sample self drive itinerary, which we can amend to suit different durations, routes and to reflect specific interests

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks	Hluhluwe Umfolozi

Fine details

Safari highlights

Beaches

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

All drinks
International flights
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Drakensburg Mountains

The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of, an area of breathtaking mountain scenery. The area is a hikers’ paradise offering routes that range from a few hours to several days. This itinerary uses a lodge that is situated in a truly romantic setting surrounded by mountains, creating a magical atmosphere.

Drakensburg Mountains

Take a scenic drive in an open game viewer to explore the magnificent view from on top of the mountain, while horse rides are available for the more energetic. In the locality, explore the Rock Art at Kamberg, or superb hiking can be done on the Reserve..

Zulu Battlefields

This morning you have an early start for a drive to the Battlefields area. In January 1879, 139 British soldiers successfully defended a small mission station against 4,000 Zulu warriors. This defeat, however, was only after the Zulus had virtually wiped out the British forces at Isandlwana. We highly recommend taking a half or full day tour with a local guide to learn more about this unique piece of Zulu history.

Zulu Battlefields

A number of lodges in this area have other activity options, including hikes, mountain biking and horse riding.

St Lucia

Today you drive on to St Lucia. The village of St Lucia is uniquely situated in a World Heritage Site, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and diversity in eco systems. There are a number of activity options including a marine mammal experience, deep sea fishing, night game drives, a local village tour, horse riding or golf. There is also an opportunity to join a sunset river cruise to see the local hippo and crocodile population.

St Lucia

Spend the day exploring the iSimangaliso Wetlands, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

On Safari

Hluhluwe Umfolozi

Today you continue your drive to a private Game Reserve. The reserve is well known for sightings of the Big 5, cheetahs, hyena and wild dogs among others. Activities are morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers. Depending on your accommodation, you might also partake in guided bush walks, and night walks at full moon.

On Safari

Hluhluwe Umfolozi

Spend your days on game drives and enjoying bush walks.

On Safari

Hluhluwe Umfolozi

Spend your days on game drives and enjoying bush walks.

Northern Kwa Zulu

You have the option of extending your trip to stay at a lovely beach lodge in northern KZN with activities that can include snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, quad biking, stargazing and walks. Diving is can also be conducted within a Reserve and World Heritage Site along unspoiled reefs and guests have the luxury of knowing that they alone have access to the sites along this stretch of the coastline.