Top Durban Day Trips - page 3

Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 3 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. It is a 05h00 start. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk. The Big 5 Bucketlist Safari gives you the best chance to see the Big 5 on a day tour within KwaZulu Natal. Enter into a Premier Private Game Reserve and meet your knowledgeable ranger. Listen to a briefing on game drive etiquette before you start your 3 hour morning safari. Your ranger will track wildlife while keeping tabs on sightings throughout the reserve giving you the best chance to be in the right place at the right time. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course. Time for lunch. After lunch we’re heading deeper into the reserve. Embark on another 3 hour game drive focusing on different game. At approximately 16h00 we will depart for Durban.

Rising to more than 11,000 feet (3,000 meters), the Drakensburg offers wild views, fascinating flora and fauna, and high-elevation villages to explore. On this tour, you’ll sit back and enjoy the ride to Underberg, where you’ll then hop in a 4x4 to traverse the mountain, dine at a high-elevation pub, and more.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Visit two unforgettable wildlife attractions in one day on this full-day tour from Durban. In the morning, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and look out for the Big Five— Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. After lunch (own expense) overlooking the park, visit the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary and get a closer look at Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats, and Caracal. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a hassle-free experience.

A winding dirt road up to the “roof of Africa,” the Sani Pass may not be well-known to Westerners, but that’s a good thing. On this tour, you’ll take a 4x4 up the hairpin switchbacks, riding into Lesotho to meet local villagers living at 9,000 feet. You'll also stop at the highest pub in Africa, all the while taking in the epic scenery.

Experience the thrill of an unforgettable safari in the heart of Zululand with our exclusive Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park tour. Embark on a thrilling 3-4 hour open vehicle game drive through South Africa’s oldest and largest reserve, home to Africa’s iconic Big 5—Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. This legendary park, established in 1895, offers sprawling landscapes, lush savannahs, and a rich diversity of wildlife and birdlife that make it one of the most exciting safari destinations in KwaZulu-Natal. Feel the adrenaline as you search for wildlife in a private, open-air vehicle, and witness a sanctuary renowned for its white rhino conservation efforts. This is your chance to connect with Africa’s majestic animals, explore breathtaking scenery, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the adventure of a lifetime—book now for an exclusive safari experience you’ll never forget!

Townships are part and parcel of life for many around South Africa and Durban has one of the oldest townships of all, the KwaMashu township. What makes this tour so unique is you will have an opportunity to learn about what makes a township and how modern South Africa is dealing with townships today. While visiting the township, you will get to visit the Phoenix Settlement established by Mahatma Gandhi during his time in South Africa, as well as visit the Ohlanga Institute where Nelson Mandela cast the first free and fair election vote in South Africa. Time permitting, you will also have an opportunity to visit the 1860 Museum that records and celebrates the arrival of the Indians in 1860 and learn about how they changed life in Durban for the better!

Journey into the heart of KwaZulu and explore the historic battlefields where the Anglo-Zulu War unfolded. This immersive full-day tour takes you to museums, memorials, and fields dedicated to these significant battles, providing deep insights into the region's rich history. Explore the historic battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal on this immersive full-day tour. Visit significant sites of the Anglo-Zulu War, including museums, memorials, and fields dedicated to these pivotal battles. Gain deep insights into the region's rich history with detailed commentary from your experienced guide.

Discover KwaZulu-Natal’s rich history and culture on this full-day Durban tour. Visit Pietermaritzburg’s city highlights, including the Mahatma Gandhi statue, and learn about his role in South Africa’s freedom. See the striking Nelson Mandela sculpture at Howick’s Capture Site and explore the Apartheid Museum. Then, enjoy the Valley of 1000 Hills, where you’ll experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park, watching dance performances and interacting with reptiles. After a day filled with history and culture, we’ll return to Durban, approximately 30 minutes away, for drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal to a city called St Lucia. There we will visit Igwalagwala Trail our guide will inform you of the trails history and its incredible bird species. Offering some of the best birding possibilities in South Africa, St Lucia and its environs are home to the Igwalagwala Trail and are part of the Zululand Birding Route. The Igwalagwala Trail in St Lucia, South Africa, has to rank among the top birding treks in the world due to the quantity of high-quality species per unit area, according to published author and naturalist Ian Sinclair. St Lucia has over 500 bird species, so whether you want to see water birds, sea birds, forest birds, or birds of prey, our knowledgeable local culture guide will give you the very best chance to find the birds you want.

Sbrm Tours is a Tour Operating Company based in Durban KwaZulu Natal and South Africa. We have operations throughout South Africa and our neighbouring countries. Our drivers and guides are well equipped / trained and Proffessional. Our services accommodate any tourist or group of people whether you are here for a holiday or business or pleasure let us take care of you and introduce you to the secrets behind the Zulu Kingdom Hluhluwe Game Reserve is the home of the Big 5 animals, meaning that we do have big 5 animals but it's not a zoo, animals will be wherever in the park doing what ever they want no one feed them, it's all about the survival of the fittest. It all depends on the right time at the right place and a bit of luck. No one knows where animals are, even the rangers will not know where animals are but you will see something so we all go fishing for wildlife in the wild. NB : Basically everything is wild here nothing tamed

This tour is suitable for groups, solo travelers, families and couples. You get to experience real African bush and wildlife at its natural habitat here. A huge favorite tour for many people as traveling is also not too much especially for those with limited time from cruise ships, etc. A combination of Tala Game Reserve and Natal Park makes you see so much wildlife including some of the big 5 - lion, elephant and rhino within a fairly short time. You will absolutely love the bush settings at these 2 reserves. Wonderful birds and trees, a real African setting. 1. See giraffes, zebras, rhinoceros, hippos, impalas, antelope and many more in Tala Game Reserve 2. See elephants in Natal Park

Embark on an unforgettable journey exploring South Africa’s hidden gems. From Durban, visit the stunning Drakensberg Mountains and walk in the footsteps of the San people at Kamberg Nature Reserve, marveling at 4,000-year-old cave paintings. Next, see the spectacular Howick Falls, the “Home of the Tall,” and stroll through its charming town with historic streets and antique shops. The day culminates at the iconic Nelson Mandela Capture Site, featuring a striking steel sculpture and a museum celebrating his fight against apartheid. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich history, making it an unforgettable experience in KwaZulu-Natal.

Spend a whole day exploring the epic beauty of the Drakensberg mountains on a tour that takes in as much of the World Heritage Site as possible. Visit the Bushman cave paintings and look upon art that was created 2000 years ago by natives to South Africa. Enjoy endless views of the hills and valleys as you travel, then head back to Durban to see the Nelson Mandela Capture Site sculpture and monument.

This tour includes 3 nature reserves, Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve, Durban Botanical Gardens and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve which are 3 gems with different types of bird life and picturesque views, if you are a bird watcher and you are around Durban this is the tour for you.

You will arrive at the Manyoni Private Game Reserve and experience diverse wildlife in Open Vehicle game drive and after that you will visit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve for a closed vehicle game drive.

This is a tour of a lifetime. A 4 x 4 experience up one of the world's most famous passes. Our Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors.

Forget the ocean, let’s hunt some vistas. Road trip inland towards the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site before arriving at the rich emerald Giants Castle Nature Reserve. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious and interesting place. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to the Main Caves and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Main Caves you will have a chance to take in the exhibit which depicts SAN/Bushman as they are thought to have looked and lived. Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.

Enjoy two thrilling wildlife experiences in one day on this full-day tour from Durban. First, set sail around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park and look out for hippos, crocodiles, and fish eagle as you cruise around the scenic wetlands. After lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary, where you can learn about the center’s rehabilitation efforts and see cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats, and lynx.

Join us for a day of rich history as we explore KwaZulu-Natal’s most iconic battlefields. Visit Isandlwana, where the Zulu army shocked the British in 1879; Rorke’s Drift, famed for a heroic defense against overwhelming odds; and Fugitives’ Drift, with its powerful memorials. Discover museums, memorials, and fields that tell the compelling stories of the Anglo-Zulu War. This unforgettable tour from Durban offers a firsthand look at one of South Africa’s most dramatic historical moments.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, groups, couples, and partners. You get to experience the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains as you go hiking. Embark on a scenic journey from Durban to the Drakensberg Mountains, passing through the picturesque Natal Midlands. Leaving the vibrant coastal city of Durban, you'll travel through rolling green hills and charming small towns, each offering unique arts, crafts, and local cuisine. As you continue, the landscape transforms into the dramatic peaks and verdant valleys of the Drakensberg. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery, from the lush farmlands of the Midlands to the rugged beauty of the mountains, culminating in an adventure rich with cultural and natural splendor.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, partners, families and even for groups. The tour combining Tala Game Reserve, and Phezulu Safari Park offers a diverse and enriching wildlife experience in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. At Tala Game Reserve, you will enjoy serene game drives through a landscape teeming with diverse species such as rhinos, giraffes, and zebras, set against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush bushveld. The adventure continues at Phezulu Safari Park, where traditional Zulu culture meets wildlife exploration. Here, you can participate in cultural tours, tour the Reptile Park, and embark on scenic safaris. This tour offers a well-rounded experience of South Africa's natural beauty, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

We’re hitting the road at 05h00. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is renowned for White Rhino — after all it saved the Southern White Rhino from extinction. Enter the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve via Nyalazi Gate and explore the Imfolozi side of the reserve on our Hyundai H1 vehicle. Please note: This is not an open safari vehicle. Imfolozi is characterised by its flat plains which makes it popular amongst Elephant and Rhino. Travellers will have access to our Zeiss binoculars and multilingual safari guide books (English, German & French). Time for a spot of lunch at Hilltop Restaurant. Enjoy your meal while taking in the panoramic views over the reserve and put those binoculars to test. After lunch we will explore the northern sector of the reserve while keeping our eyes pealed. Spend another 3.5 hours traversing the Hluhluwe side of the reserve. At approximately 16h00 we will start to make our way back to Durban.

On this Battlefield we focus on the Isandlwana Battlefield and Rorkes drift Battlefield. These are the two major wars between Zulus and British People . In our Battlefield Tour we include a guide who will be introducing the battles , the victory between the 2 countries. Our Guides introduce these battles and lay out the foundation for details which will be given by the Battlefield specialist in the real sites where everything happened. These battlefield has a museum which guest will have to visit for clarification of points. Guest are then taken to the real sites starting with Isandlwana Battlefield followed by Rorkes Drift Battlefield. It is a combination of sorrows and victories for both battlefield. The Battlefield include the study, the research , the moment of truth for those people who has watched the film Zulu. Our lunch will be at Rorkes Drift site and then we driveback to Durban.on our way back the guest keep engaging with guest to clarify everything.