Top KwaZulu-Natal Bus Tours

This is one of the most popular tours as it takes you to 3 different game reserves all within the same day. You are also guaranteed to see the various types of animals namely the lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, and many more. -Game safari in Tala Game Reserve -African traditional dances in Phezulu Safari -African village in Phezulu Safari -See lions and elephants in Natal Lion Park

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. A game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is a truly special experience, offering an up-close encounter with South Africa’s remarkable wildlife in a setting rich with history and natural beauty. As the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi is famed for its rolling landscapes, dense bush, and river valleys, where the "Big Five" – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – roam freely. This park is particularly renowned for its conservation of endangered rhinos, making sightings of these magnificent creatures especially meaningful. Guided safaris through Hluhluwe Imfolozi are led by knowledgeable rangers, enhancing each sighting with insights into the park’s unique flora and fauna. With its commitment to conservation, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional wildlife, a safari here offers an unforgettable and immersive connection with South Africa’s natural heritage.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.

Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.

Step back in time to the days when the British and Zulu were warring against each other on this day trip from Durban. Visit the Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana battlefield sites to learn about the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War that changed the course of South African history forever. You also learn about the events that led up to that war for a better understanding of the country’s history.

This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has two stops: the African Raptor Center, with over 100 birds of prey, and the Tala Private Game Reserve, home to kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, and other big game animals. Cover both sites in just half a day, a difficult feat to do on your own.

Take a walk on the wild side during this round-trip tour of Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge from Durban. Forget the Big 5, while trekking through Oribi Gorge in KwaZulu-Natal National Park you’ll have a chance to see African wildlife found nowhere else. This photographer’s paradise comprises lush forests, and spectacular canyons carved out by raging rivers. While exploring, keep an eye out for the elusive Oribi antelope for which the gorge is named.

Experience the KwaZulu-Natal midlands and the Sani Pass on this full-day tour from Durban. With hotel pickup and drop-off, you're ensured a stress-free experience riding in the back of a capable 4-WD vehicle with a small group of just eight people or fewer. Learn about the history, culture, and people of Lesotho through guided commentary while getting epic views and photo ops of the panoramic vistas on the Sani Pass and in Underberg.

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 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 98000 hectares of beautiful African landscape. This tour is in a closed vehicle. 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. Hluhluwe Game Reserve makes up the northern top half of the reserve which is renowned for its diverse variety of bird and animal life. South of Hluhluwe is the Imfolozi Game Reserve which makes up half of the park. These two reserves were joined together to create the largest reserve in KwaZulu Natal.

Save time and cover South Africa's wildlife and Zulu culture in one day on this tour from Durban. Start at the Tala Game Reserve and afterward, the Phezulu Cultural Village and African Raptor Centre. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance.

The oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve is all about wildlife. About three hours from Durban, you’ll leave the city bright and early for a full day of game drives and animal-spotting, searching for elephants, lions, zebras, and more. You don’t need a whole week to go on safari—one day here will yield memories that last a lifetime.

Depart Durban early and travel through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on a full-day exploration of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Your first stop is the magnificent Howick Falls, where water plunges nearly 100 metres into a misty gorge — a breathtaking start to your day. Continue to the Mandela Capture Site, an important monument marking the place where Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962. Here, you’ll visit the museum and view the sculpture that symbolizes his enduring legacy. The journey then leads to the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic peaks and rolling valleys. Enjoy a two-hour hike through this pristine landscape, surrounded by fresh mountain air and panoramic views. Tour Highlights: - Visit Howick Falls and enjoy stunning views of this 95-metre natural wonder. - Explore the Mandela Capture Site Museum and iconic steel sculpture memorial. - Experience the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains with a two-hour hike.

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.

This comprehensive tour offers an excellent overview of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Stops include the Gandhi statue and City Hall in the capital city of Pietermaritzburg (the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere), the Nelson Mandela capture site statue and Apartheid Museum, and Howick Falls. You will also take a lengthy hike in Kamberg Nature Reserve to view ancient sandstone rock art.

Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

There's so much to see in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly the scenic Midlands region, that itinerary planning can be a major headache. Skip the stress when you book this full-day tour from Durban. Visit the Drakensberg Mountains and see UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art, admire 310-foot (95-meter) Howick Falls; discover South Africa's turbulent 20th-century history at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site; and more.

From Durban, the Sani Pass Tour gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a lifetime – an exciting journey up this famous pass. The tour heads up through KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg. This is where the real adventure begins. The 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 Guide will fill you in on full details of the Tour. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors. The road is rough only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic, sip a glass of wine at the highest pub in Africa and enjoy this unique African experience in Lesotho – ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.

Explore the Mountain Kingdom of South Africa, where the temperature drops as the altitude rises. Travel to Himeville and swap your transport for an off road vehicle, and make your way up the winding trails of the Sani Pass. Enjoy the panoramic views all around as you climb higher and higher, and cross the border to Lesotho to see a typical Basotho village, and visit the highest pub in Africa.

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.

This excursion offers the opportunity to spend the full day in the Hluhluwe & Imfolozi National Park, the oldest Game Reserve in South Africa, and situated in the heart of Zululand. After departing the harbour, spend the morning on a game drive in search of the wildlife. This reserve is host to the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino – as well as many other exciting wildlife species. The area is also renowned for its exceptional birding. After a light picnic lunch we depart for the village of St Lucia, where we and enjoy a 2 hour cruise on Lake St Lucia, one of South Africa’s 10 World Heritage sites. Here we will have the opportunity to view crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat. After the boat trip we returning to Richards Bay port.

Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.

Escape the city and embark on a journey into the rolling hillsides of South Africa's Natal Midlands. You'll venture into the Tala Game Reserve, where you'll have a chance to explore the privately-owned eco estate known for its wildlife and birds. It's the perfect way to enjoy spectacular scenery and African wildlife in a close-top safari vehicle.

Escape the urban streets and stunning coast of Durban and venture into the Valley of 1000 Hills during this inland tour of villages and rural countryside. Make a stop at PheZulu, where you'll learn about culture and traditions that define the Zulu Nation. Interact with villages, purchase traditional items and make a stop at a nearby crocodile park. This comprehensive tour explores some of the top attractions just outside the city and includes transportation and a friendly local guide, too.