Top KwaZulu-Natal Bus Tours

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.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal. Depart from Durban for a daylong sightseeing trip beginning with KwaZula-Natal's capital Pietermaritzburg and continuing onto Drankensberg's Giants Castle Nature Reserve: spectacular mountain peaks named for their distinct appearance. See the rock paintings of South Africa's indigenous Sans people before touring the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, home to a small museum and a stirring monument dedicated to the country's former president. End your excursion with a visit to Howick Falls.

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.

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.

Durban and its surroundings have a lot to offer, but it can be difficult to see without a car. Book this full-day group tour and see the city's key sites plus the PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance, and see crocodiles and snakes. Then visit some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum, and the Durban Botanic Gardens.

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. The Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour from Durban is a special journey into one of South Africa’s most scenic and remote areas. Starting from Durban, travelers make their way through KwaZulu-Natal’s verdant countryside to the town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins. A rugged 4x4 ascent up the dramatic Sani Pass reveals awe-inspiring views of the Drakensberg Mountains and deep valleys below. Reaching the top, visitors cross into Lesotho, a highland nation known for its distinct Basotho culture. Here, the chance to explore a traditional village and enjoy the hospitality of Africa’s highest pub adds a cultural richness to the scenic adventure, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural discovery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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’.

Exclusive Richards Bay Departure: Few tours cater to travelers starting from Richards Bay. Small Group Experience: Personalized attention and a more intimate atmosphere. Scenic Park Drive: Enjoy wildlife sightings and panoramic stops en route to the estuary. Expert Local Guides: Insightful commentary on iSimangaliso’s wildlife, history, and conservation efforts. Flexible Itinerary: Optional add-ons like nature walks or a Crocodile Centre visit for added adventure. Eco-Friendly Focus: A responsible and sustainable approach to exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

Get a fresh and intimate perspective on Durban on this immersive city tour, with a maximum of six travelers and a wealth of local encounters. Stroll the botanical gardens with a horticulturalist; track down street art with a local artist; meet local merchants at Victoria Street Market; and meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum, dedicated to South Africa's diverse art and design. All this, and artisan gelato too.

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.

Durban is considered to be the home of the Zulu people, and on this fantastic day tour, you'll have an opportunity to not only learn about the history of the Zulu people in South Africa, but also about their day to day chalenges. On the first portion of the tour you'll visit the rural Zulu village of iSithumba. Situated about 45 min west of the Durban, this quiet and picturesque valley is home to the descendants of the Debe people. On arrival, you'll be greeted by local guides who live in the village and will take you on a 2 hour tour through the village. Highlights include visiting the iSisangoma (witch doctor), the Chief of the village and his wives, the local "spaza" and the life giving river. After the tour you'll get to enjoy lunch at one of the Valley of 1000 Hills best local restaurants before heading to PheZulu. PheZulu has been around for 25 years for good reason, the Zulu dance show is one of the best! After the 30 min show, you'll head back to Durban.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.