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St Lucia iSimangaliso & Emdoneni Wild Cat Day Tour

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The tour departs from Durban, heading north along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a riverboat for a 2-hour guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserve's history and its incredible wildlife. After lunch, you will continue with your safari before leaving the park on route to Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary. During the guided tour to the cat project, visitors can get up close and personal with some of South Africa's endangered cat species; caracal, serval, cheetah and the African wildcat. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular! After the tour we start the two hours journey back to Durban for drop off. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and is considered South Africa's third largest park with 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA, an estimated 1000 crocodiles as well as a wealth of plant, bird and animal life. The park was proclaimed a world heritage site because of the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and natural beauty occurring in a relatively small area. Animals occurring in the park include lion, African elephant, leopard, black and southern white rhino, buffalo and in the ocean, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles including the leatherback and loggerhead turtle. Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour of South Africa's endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats and caracal (lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban, St. Lucia

Duration12 hours

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Isandlwana Rorkes Drift Battlefields Day Tour

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This tour takes you into the Northern part of KwaZulu Natal where you will visit the famous battle sites of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and Fugitives Drift. Anglo Zulu Wars took place at these sites on 22 January 1979. There you will see the graves of some of those who fought in the war. You will also see two of the most famous battles between the Zulu Impi's and British armies. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery in KwaZulu Natal. The tour includes transport, tour guide, all entry fees and it excludes food and drinks. We will pick you up at 6:30am from Durban, and drop you off after we complete the tour.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Isandlwana, Durban

Duration14 hours

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Tour

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Experience and learn more about the wildlife of South Africa on this day trip to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and the Emdoneni Cat Project. The tour departs from Durban heading north up the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will arrive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi gate 2.5 hours after departing from Durban. Your experienced guide will take you on safari and show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and the Big 5. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over 98 000 hectares of the beautiful African landscape. This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterized by hilly topography. The list of animals in the park is long and varied. Your guide will stop for lunch at Hilltop Camp (lunch at your own expense) giving you time to refuel and relax. The restaurant is situated at the top of the hill and gives visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the camp and surrounding areas. After lunch, you will continue with your safari before leaving the park for Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary. At Emdoneni Cat Project, you will have a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are four species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African wildcat, caracal, cheetah and serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular! After the tour, we start the two-hour journey back to Durban and will drop you off.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration13 hours

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Half-Day Durban City Tour

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Join us on this half-day trip and embark on a scenic, guided tour of Durban and eThekwini municipality and learn about the diverse culture and history of this place during a visit to its various landmarks. We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in or around Durban (in case your accommodation falls within ten kilometres radius from Durban city centre) and take you to the Victoria Street Market, where you will get the chance to shop for African accessories, clothing and souvenirs. Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of Inyanga (Doctors) Lane. The marketplace is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment. Moses Mabhida Stadium is next on the itienrary. This landmark has become a defining feature of the Durban skyline. It has a high-rise platform on top of its arch which is accessible by an elevator called the Sky Car for an additional fee (not included in the tour price). Your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the stadium and explain its history, use and significance. You will be given time to go to the sky platform if you want to. Next, visit uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk, located along the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo Parade. uShaka is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experience, a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment that offers guests a world of entertainment, fun, shopping and dining. The tour includes a stop at Durban's beautiful botanical garden, the oldest such garden in Africa, established in 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you extra time to explore the area on your own. Head for the KwaMuhle Museum now. This museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the centre of Durban’s harsh system of labour control. It has now been transformed into an apartheid museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents. It also houses a very interesting HIV/Aids exhibition that educates the public on the situation of the disease in South Africa. The other landmarks you will see during this tour are city hall, Durban Harbour and the Shiva statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple. We will drive you back to your accommodation after the tour is over.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration4 hours

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi & Isimangaliso St Lucia Tour

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The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a riverboat for a 2-hour guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and is considered South Africa's third largest park with 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA, an estimated 1000 crocodiles as well as a wealth of plant, bird and animal life. The park was proclaimed a world heritage site because of the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and natural beauty occurring in a relatively small area. Animals occurring in the park include lion, African elephant, leopard, black and southern white rhino, buffalo and in the ocean, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles including the leatherback and loggerhead turtle. After the boat tour, you will travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Your experienced guide will show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and big 5. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve is set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 roam the flourishing savannah. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and varied. Today, the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is world-renowned for its White Rhino conservation and its Centenary Capture Centre is setting exceptional standards for animal capture and sustainable utilization in Africa. Your guide will stop at Hilltop Camp restaurant giving you time to refuel and relax. The restaurant is situated at the top of the hill and gives visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the camp and surrounding areas. Afterwards, you will continue with your safari before leaving the park for Durban.

Sightseeing ToursWildlife

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban, Hluhluwe

Duration12 hours

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Zulu Oracle & Herbalist Experience Tour

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Enjoy a uniquely Zulu experience with a visit to a traditional Zulu oracle, diviner and herbalist. An inyanga or a sangoma is a traditional medicine practitioner or shaman of the Zulu people in South Africa. They can communicate with your ancestors, work with plant-based medicines and use the power of prayer for healing. While most practice all three forms, you will find others that work solely with one or any combination of these methods. Their training varies depending on family lineage and land location. However, what they all have in common is a calling to serve their families, their communities and the Earth. The inyanga/sangoma stay in the picturesque area of Molweni. There you will have the opportunity to consult with a local inyanga/sangoma in a traditional Zulu experience. The consultation lasts about 45 minutes with the use of traditional methods like bone-throwing to connect with ancestors and convey the information he receives.

Spiritual or religious tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration4 hours

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Oribi Gorge and Eland Reserve Tour

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Join us on this tour to the breath-taking Lake Eland, situated at KwaZulu Natal's Oribi Gorge. It is as famous for its scenery as it is for its wilderness. If you’re in KwaZulu-Natal and you are only craving for adventure and beautiful scenery, this is the place to be. Our first stop is the Leopard's Rock which is set on a rocky incline with sweeping views over the majestic Mzimkhulu River Gorge. Afterward, visit the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve which is a wonderfully scenic area that offers excellent hiking opportunities and serves as every photographer's paradise. High sandstone cliffs dominate this 24 km long gorge that was carved out by the Umzimkulwana River. Leopards, baboons, antelope and birds, including five species of kingfisher and seven species of eagles, inhabit the reserve. Take on the Wild Swing which is one of the most popular big swings in South Africa and the highest in the world. Take a heart-stopping leap from the top of a waterfall and swinging more than 100 meters to the gorge below. Take a walk on the suspension bridge which is a spectacular opportunity to be suspended between heaven and Earth, as you hover 100m above the Gorge floor, enjoying views of Lehr’s Waterfall, Baboon’s Castle and Wild Swing. The presence of professional instructors make sure the highest safety standards are adhered to. The tour includes all safety equipment including full-body harnesses. The activities are nor included in the tour and are done at your own expenses. T

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration10 hours

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Drakensberg Kamberg & Mandela Capture Site Tour

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The tour starts at 06:30 am when we pick you up from Durban to take you to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Mahatma Ghandi statue. After passing Pietermaritzburg you can choose between two places that we visit. The first option is visiting Giant's Castle Nature Reserve which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which you will embark on a 40 minute walk to the main caves which has exhibits of San Rock Art. The second option includes the Bushman Pock paintings found in Kamberg, situated on the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. This optional tour is more strenuous than the Giant's Castle as you will embark on a 90 minute walk to the site and a 90 minute walk back. The tour ends with a drive through the Midlands Meander where you will be able to enjoy and purchase a variety of products grown or manufactured by local farmers, a stop at the Mandela Capture Site Monument and finally ending at the Howick Falls before returning back to Durban.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration8 hours

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Shakaland And History Of Zulu Culture Tour

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KING SHAKA MEMORIAL- SHAKALAND- DLINZA FOREST This popular tour is dedicated to the culture and customs of Zulu people. We start the tour from your accomodation in Durban and move to our first stop which is King Shaka Memorial which is about an hours drive from Durban. Here we show you a short presentation about the history of King Shaka Zulu . Our next stop is the main attraction which is Shakaland which was built for the movie "Shaka Zulu". It demonstrates the lifestyle replica of Shaka’s Royal Homestead which now serves as a living museum. The two hour guided tour is an educational insight into Zulu Culture before colonization and modernization. Here you get an opportunity to taste authentic Zulu beer and participate in a show of spectacular Zulu dancing. We take an easy walk to the Dlinza Forest Reserve which has high raised board walks winding their way through this beautiful reserve. Small duiker and a wide variety of bird life is what you can expect. After the tour we drive you back to Durban and drop you off to your accommodations.

Local culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration10 hours

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Drakensberg Giant Castle & Mandela Capture Site Tour

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The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. We head towards the Giants Castle Reserve in Drakensburg Mountain range. Conveniently built high on the front of the Drakensberg, Giant's Castle camp is surrounded by beautiful landscape, deep valleys and grassy highlands which presents tourists with spectacular unforgettable views. Giant’s Castle Reserve has a set of sandstone caves which have been turned into an outdoor museum. The San Rock Art depicts life of the San and Khoekhoe people who lived in South Africa for 1000s of years before Bantu and European migration. Both considered ‘hunters and gatherers’, the San were more nomadic that the Khoekhoe, who started to herd cattle when introduced by the bantu people who migrated from central Africa. The San and the Khoekhoe used rock art to communicate their story between clans and people. Giants Castle’s caves is one of the best maintained Cave Rock Sites in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. The site has been developed for tourism and offers guided tours on the hour from 9am – 3pm daily. Only 30 minutes from the camp the leisurely trail offers guests an original cultural experience and a spectacular landscape adventure. The local guide will elaborate and display the history and culture behind some of the best-preserved artwork by the San people. Next stop will be the small town of Howick to visit its waterfall. KwaNogqaza or Howick Falls is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The local Zulu people named it the “Home of the Tall” referring to its height. Next to the falls lies a quaint old section of Howick which has a selection of historical museums and antique stores to visit. Next is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Statue and Apartheid Museum. The Capture Site boasts a large sculpture of Nelson Mandela made up of multiply steel columns which stand between 6 and 9 metres tall. Tourists at the Capture Site are required to stand 35 meters away from the large Nelson Mandela bust for it to come into clear focus. Facing west the impressive sculpture creates a uniquely beautiful landscape for the local Howick community. The museum is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s life and his struggle against Apartheid government.

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Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban, Drakensberg

Duration11 hours

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St Lucia iSimangaliso & Emdoneni Wild Cat Day Tour

Isandlwana Rorkes Drift Battlefields Day Tour

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Tour

Half-Day Durban City Tour

Hluhluwe Imfolozi & Isimangaliso St Lucia Tour

Zulu Oracle & Herbalist Experience Tour

Oribi Gorge and Eland Reserve Tour

Drakensberg Kamberg & Mandela Capture Site Tour

Shakaland And History Of Zulu Culture Tour

Drakensberg Giant Castle & Mandela Capture Site Tour

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