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The 7 day tour of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, Hlhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and the Drakensberg Mountain Region is the best of what one would come to Africa to see.
You get to see so many animals in their natural habitat. The birds. The African bush full with trees, flowers and all. The longest mountain range in the Drakensberg Mountains. You'll see the ancient bushman paintings. You also experience a night under the African sky in a Camp Site. The 2 Hour Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise is a cherry on top.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers can send their pick up locations to African Sun Safaris. We can arrange to pick you up wherever you are, any hotel in Durban and surrounding areas.
Itinerary
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1
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
15 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
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.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
5
Day 4 is spent touring Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve until lunch time when we depart for Tala Private Game Reserve.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10
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.
9 hours • Admission ticket included -
11
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.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 1 of the tour starts at 7am with a Durban City Tour, then proceed to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park after lunch
Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Plus Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise At St Lucia Estuary
Isimangaliso Wetlands Park to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Hlhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Full Day Tour
Tala Private Game Reserve to Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg
Drakensberg to Durban
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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