Top KwaZulu-Natal Shore Excursions

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.

Explore two countries in one day, without the hassle of planning logistics, on this 4x4 day trip into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Sani Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429 feet (2,870meters) above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport), visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock.

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.

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.

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.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. This 96000 hectare Park is home to the African Big 5, Wild Dogs, Cheetah and much more. Historically this is also the Park that single-handedly saved the Rhinos from near extinction in the '60s when less than 100 Rhinos roamed the planet. King Shaka also made use of the southern section (Imfolozi) as his personal hunting grounds in days gone by. This park not only offers the most magical sights and sounds but some fascinating historical facts. All of our rangers have numerous years of experience in their respective fields and will undoubtedly ensure that you have a marvelous day out on your Full-Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Safari. "Expertise born from 22 years of Safari Adventures"

Avoid the hassle of booking a local taxi cab or catching public transport and instead, arrange for a private transfer from the cruise ship port to your hotel or directly from your hotel to the port. Enjoy a stress-free journey and arrive at your destination on time thanks to your professional driver’s knowledge of the local area and traffic.

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!

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.

Spend the day immersed in Zulu culture and African wildlife on this full-day tour from Durban. With round-trip transportation provided on this multi-stop tour, you'll skip the need to rent a car and be able to focus on the scenery during the drive. Stop first at the Tala Private Game Reserve, where you'll see and learn about African wildlife on a game drive. Head next for the Zulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park to learn about Zulu culture and reptile wildlife in South 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.

Escape into the dramatic scenery of the Drakensberg mountains on your way to Durban on a Sani Pass drive through valleys and over steep hillsides. Explore the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, and stop at Lesotho, an authentic mountain village, and enjoy a drink in Africa’s highest pub. Feel the thrill of the open road and all the hairpin bends and steep trails that the Sani Pass can throw at you.

Take an exciting trip to look for Africa's famous 'Big Five' animals at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve from Durban. Watch for elusive wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhino, water buffalo and leopards. Add optional excursions for a boat ride through an estuary, a wild cat sanctuary or a Zulu cultural village.

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.

Visit the oldest game reserve in South Africa on a safari through Hluhluwe iMfolozi National Park. Search for ‘Big Five’ wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives, and enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve, which is home to the world’s largest population of white rhino. This Hluhluwe iMfolozi tour includes pickup and drop-off in Richards Bay, park entrance fees, and lunch, and is limited to 14 people for individual service from the guides.

This full day tour has so much to offer, the Croc and Hippo Boat Cruise and a game drive all in one day. See a lot of hippos in the St Lucia Estuary. See a large number of animals including elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudus, antelopes, and much more. This is one of the favourite tours on offer.

Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 2 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. It is a 07h00 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 15h30 we will depart for Richards Bay.

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.

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed national park in Southern Africa and where the rhino populations were saved from extinction in the 1960s. It is home to the Big 5 plus the majestic endangered Wild Dogs (also known as Painted Dogs), cheetahs and other African wildlife. You will join Ashley in his closed SUV vehicle on a relaxed yet immersive African experience searching for wildlife, big and small, taking in the vast landscape, the stunning flora and fauna, and soaking up the sightings, sounds and smells of the African bush. 'If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa'- John Hemingway.' After a day on safari, you will understand this sentiment, there is something truly magical about spending time out on safari, watching wildlife in its natural habitat, and going about its everyday tasks! Please note we will be searching for completely wild animals therefore no sightings are guaranteed.

Journey into South Africa's Golden Mile on this magnificent adventure that highlights history, architecture and nature. Visit the City Centre, Botanical Gardens and wander stalls of the famous Victoria Street Indian Market. You'll sample bunny chow--a local delicacy--before check out the Moses Mabhida Football Stadium and the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Learn about the cultures and traditions of the Zulu Nation on a visit to PheZulu and take in all the wonder this African nation has to offer.

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.

The first dedicated game reserve in Africa, a full day in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve guarantees wildlife sightings and safari adventure. On this tour, you’ll depart Richards Bay bright and early, heading for a full day of game drives through the massive park, scouting for cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more.