Phinda/ Hluhluwe Game Reserve2 nights self drive package from Durban.
The far north coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal is rich with ecological gems,
water lagoons, sand forests and thick vegetation and is paradise to
a variety of animals. The untouched eco-tourism areas within KwaZulu-Natal
are world known. The Hluhluwe-Unfolozi Park, the Greater St Lucia
Wetlands Park which is a World Heritage Site, and the Drakensberg
are a great place if you are looking for somewhere to relax and move
in with nature.
Day 01 : Depart Durban in your rented car (private transfers
can also be organized if you do not want to self-drive.) drive via
the north coast of Kwa Zulu Natal to the lodge of your choice. Variety
of accommodation consist from very comfortable to luxury.
Day 02 : Full day spent at lodge and on game activities.
Day 03 : Return to Durban.
This tour can be extended with extra nights at the game lodge and
can also be done with private transfers if you do not wish to self
drive. Additional nights can be added if you wish to visit the Greater
St Lucia Wetlands or the Drakensberg, South Africa's most extensive
mountain range.
Bush & battlefields Kwa Zulu - Natal
Relive the most dramatic Anglo- Zulu battles of Rorke's drift and
Isandlwana at Fugitives Drift Lodge or Babanango Valley Lodge to explore
this historical region.
Day 01 : Depart Cape Town / Johannesburg
on board your direct flight to Sun City, here you will overnight
at either The Palace, The Cascades,The Main Hotel or the Cabanas accommodation.
Day 02 : The Sun City complex is a man-made fantasy paradise
set in a valley of the Pilanesberg mountains.
The Lost City - the ancient looking "ruins" resemble jungle
-encroached dwellings from a time gone by. The Palace - is a sight
to behold with it's scale and wealth of intricate detail. The Valley
of the Waves soak and splash in the artifical wave pools and water
rides. Sun City Golf Course - hosts the annual Million Dollar contest.
Many activities are offered here from water skiing to para-gliding,
those seeking rest can simply choose to laze next to one of the large
poolside venues sipping cocktails. For those still wanting a game
experience game drives can be arranged in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
bordering the Sun City complex.
Day 03 : Return to Sun City airport for your flight to either
Cape Town or Johannesburg.
Additional nights can be added to extend your stay and if you wish
to transfer back to Johannesburg via a private road transfer and stop
off en route at the Elephant Sanctuary or the Wildlife Cheetah research
center.
AFRICAN RAIL JOURNEYS
Possibly the most refined and soothing way to enjoy the Kaleidoscope
landscape of South Africa is by rail. Train
enthusiasts may choose from a number of scenic routes and on board
they will be pampered and treated to every
imaginable comfort. Rail cuisine has been elevated to new heights
and the gastronomic fare is reason in itself to
make the trip.
Rovos Rail, a steam train restored to its former glory, and The Blue
Train, a state-of-the-art and recently refurbished institution of
modern train travel, grace the rail routes of South Africa.
