Zululand Explorer Safari

Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
Zululand Explorer Safari
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Rates Information
  • Per person sharing
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Safari Information
  • Departure; Daily
  • Duration; 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Lodging; Safari & Beach Lodges
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Days 1 - 2: Thula Thula Game Reserve

  • Departing Durban in your chosen vehicle, head North in the direction of the famed Zululand.
  • En-route take the opportunity to stop off at the Veyane Zulu Cultural Village where the opportunity to learn more about the contemporary way of life of the local Zulu people.
  • Within 2 hours drive from Durban, one arrives at Thula Thula Game Reserve bordering the South section of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.
  • A late afternoon game drive awaits.
  • On day two you have the choice of game drives, bush walks and bush dining as well as a few of the options below.
  • Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
    • Veyane Zulu Cultural Village
    • St Lucia Estuary
    • Hluhluwe's Centenary Centre
    • Traditional Zulu dancing
    • St Lucia boat cruise
  • Accommodation - Thula Thula Game Lodge

Days 3 - 4: Phinda Private Game Reserve

  • After your breakfast, depart for the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Zululand Region Of KwaZulu Natal.
  • Estimated travelling time from Thula Thula to Phinda: ± 3 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
  • Check into Phinda Forest Lodge and should time allow, depart on a late afternoon game drive.
  • Face-to-face with lions and rhino, up close to a whale shark or battling sailfish, that's the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.
  • Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 500 hectares span seven unique habitats.
  • Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
    • Mzinene River canoeing
    • Twice daily game drives
    • Interpretive bush walks
    • Mzinene River boat cruise
    • Deep Sea Fishing (optional)
    • Flight of the Fish Eagle(optional)
    • Scuba safaris(optional)
    • Zulu Cultural Tour (optional)
  • Accommodation - Phinda Forest Lodge

Days 5 - 6: Zululand Coast/ Mabibi

  • After your morning breakfast, depart for the Phinda Game Reserve in the direction of Zululand's famed coastline.
  • Estimated travelling time from Phinda to Mabibi: ± 2 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
  • The secluded Thonga Beach Lodge is situated within the coastal forest just behind the forested dunes that occur along Maputaland's coastline.
  • The warm Indian Ocean lies just beyond the dunes and on one of the most incredible beaches in all of South Africa.
  • With nearly 40 kilometres of unspoilt, pristine coastline, where the waves meet endless stretches of beach, it is possible to walk for hours without meeting another soul or seeing a building.
  • Thonga Beach offers comfortable accommodation that is ideal for people who want to truly relax and unwind on one of the best coastlines anywhere in the world.
  • Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
    • The beach
    • Forest trails
    • Bird watching - coastal forest and grasslands
    • Surf/rock fishing (no tackle provided)
    • Swimming (at own risk as there are no lifeguards)
    • Scuba diving (optional)
    • Excursions to Black Rock (optional)
    • Sangoma visits (optional)
    • Zulu dancing (optional)
    • Horse riding (optional)
  • Accommodation - Thonga Beach Lodge

Day 7: Safari Ends

  • After your activities and breakfast, depart for Durban ± 5 to 6 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).

Add-ons

  • Add a few nights in the Natal Battlefields.
Rates Include
  • Accommodation based on budget
  • Vehicle-based on budget
  • Meals as stated
  • Activities as stated
Rates Exclude
  • Local and International Flights
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Activities not included in above itinerary
  • Fuel costs
  • Car Hire Insurance
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