7 Days Safari - Isimangaliso, Hluhluwe & Drakensberg from Durban

Day 1 · Day 1 of the tour starts at 7am with a Durban City Tour, then proceed to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park after lunch

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   Durban

   6 hours

   Commence the tour by becoming familiar with Durban City in this City Tour.

   1. Moses Mabhida Stadium - The Moses Mabhida Stadium has changed the look and feel of Durban attracting local and international visitors. Its design, innovative aesthetics, and surroundings make it a winning stadium.

   2. Local beaches and the Durban Promenade

   3. Victoria Market - The Victoria Street Market has a variety of African traditional jewelry, clothing, art and décor for sale. They also have a large variety of Indian spices. The Victoria Street Market is another of Durban’s local Indian markets mixing Indian and African goods and cultures.

   4. Durban Botanical Gardens - Enjoy a guided tour in the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in Africa. Established in 1849. A botanic garden may delight the eye and the aesthetic senses, satisfy idle curiosity and excite wonder.

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   iSimangaliso Wetland Park

   15 hours Admission included

   After the Durban City Tour, break for lunch before proceeding to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. This is a 3 hour drive along the North Coast. Our first night is spent at Isimangaliso Wetlands Park at Monzi Safari Lodge. Monzi Safari Lodge offers some superb accommodation and the setting is just beautiful.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 2 · Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Plus Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise At St Lucia Estuary

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   iSimangaliso Wetland Park

   12 hours Admission included

   Day 2 is spent on a full tour of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Isimangaliso Wetland is one of the most beautiful places on earth, no wonder it was proclaimed as a World Heritage Site in 1999. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centerpiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. Elephants, giraffes and leopards inhabit the grasslands and forests of the nearby Western Shores and Charters Creek areas.

   After breakfast we embark on a game drive at St Lucia Game Reserve. Here we get to see many different types of animals in their natural habitat. Animals at the game reserve include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, rhinoceros, zebras, kudus and many more.

   In late afternoon, embark on a 2 hour Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise in the vast Lake St. Lucia. This is an unforgettable experience not to be missed.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 3 · Isimangaliso Wetlands Park to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve

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   Hluhluwe Game Reserve

   one day

   Day 3 is the first of our 2 day tour of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. It is also home to the famous Big 5 and many more animals, birds and plant species.

   On arrival at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, we check into the Hilltop Ezenvelo Camp Resort which is situated inside the Game Reserve. After check – in we immediately go for a game drive.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 4 · Hlhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Full Day Tour

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   Hluhluwe Game Reserve

   8 hours

   Day 4 is spent touring Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve until lunch time when we depart for Tala Private Game Reserve.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 5 · Tala Private Game Reserve to Drakensberg Mountains

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   Tala Private Game Reserve

   4 hours Admission included

   After breakfast go for a game drive in Tala Private Game Reserve in a 4 x 4 game drive open vehicle. Tala Game Reserve spans some 3,000 hectares, encompassing a mix of acacia thornveld, open grassland and a sensitive wetland, which attracts more than 380 bird species, and plenty of big game, including rhinoceros, kudu, hippo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland and plenty more. Being Malaria-free, with no large predators makes Tala a top-notch choice for families, and holidaymakers seeking a no-frills authentic bush break with the freedom to explore on your terms. After the game drive we depart from Tala Private Game Reserve and head off to Howick Falls.

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   Howick Falls

   30 min

   Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The waterfall is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River.

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   Nelson Mandela Capture Site

   2 hours Admission included

   From Howick Falls we proceed to Nelson Mandela Capture Site which is on a short distance away from Howick Falls. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside of Howick, KZN Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a museum and a world renowned sculpture.

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   Drakensberg Mountains

   3 hours

   From Howick Falls we proceed to Drakensberg Mountains. We drive through the Midlands Meander area. The Midlands Meander is a region in beautiful KwaZulu Natal that stretches from just beyond Mooi River in the north, Hilton in the south, Karkloof in the east and the foothills of the Drakensberg in the west. Here we encounter beautiful hills and valleys.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 6 · Drakensberg

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   Drakensberg Mountains

   9 hours Admission included

   Day 6 is a full day tour of the Drakensberg Mountains. After breakfast we embark on a hiking tour as we head to the Mountains. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal. We enjoy the bush at the mountains where we encounter many different types of plants, flowers, insects, and a variety of other wildlife. At the mountains we also visit some old bushmen paintings.

Overnight at a hotel/lodge/guesthouse 3 or 4 star as rated by government or private accommodation booking agencies

Day 7 · Drakensberg to Durban

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   Drakensberg Mountains

   10 hours Admission included

   In the morning, after breakfast we continue with our tour of the Drakensberg. We depart and head back to Durban for drop off at hotels, airport and port arriving late in the afternoon at around 6pm to conclude our memorable tour.