KZN BEACH & BUSH GETAWAY - Spend 3 nights in the 21 000 hectares private Phinda Game Reserve followed by 3 nights exploring some of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastline in South Africa in the Greater St Lucia Wetland park.
Safari in Kwazulu Natal... The Natal safari area stretches through Zululand and the Elephant Coast region. Visitors have access to many excellent National Parks well known for the abundant game, as well as an expansive pristine coastline. Following a six year malaria eradication project, tourists can now enjoy this area with a very limited fear of malaria.
The Greater St Lucia National Park - a World Heritage Site - is a nature lover's delight. Over one thousand crocodiles bask on the river banks on the hot sunny days, while hundreds of hippos wallow contentedly in the cool waters. An abundance of bird life makes the Greater St Lucia National Park an ideal destination for bird lovers and offer excellent photo opportunities. The coastline of the park is also important breading ground for Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles, where guests can search for turtle track made by emerging female turtles that make their way onto the beach to lay eggs during November to March every year.
THE BEST OF KZN SELF-DRIVE TOUR - The tropical climate, long white beaches, warm seas, majestic mountain peaks and top game reserves make the Kwa Zulu Natal an ideal holiday destination. Home to more than one natural World Heritage Site, this is an area renowned for its beauty and diversity and a holiday playground for the visitor.
Tembe Elephant Park (situated in Maputaland, adjoining the Mozambique border) is home to over 140 African elephants, and whale watching is possible from early June until mid-November.
When planning a safari in KwaZulu Natal there are a host of excellent reserves in the region to choose from including the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, Mkuzi, Itala, Mapelane Nature Reserve, Melmoth, Mkuzi Game Reserve, Richards Bay Game Reserve and the Sodwana Bay National Park. KwaZulu natal is without a doubt the ultimate South African offering when it comes to coastal safaris.
Other Natal Attractions...
What makes a safari in KwaZulu Natal so fantastic is the diversity of the province. You will not only experience the ultimate in coastal safaris but the diversity of Natal attractions allows you to experience so much more than just that.
ZIMBALI GOLF CLASSIC - Challenge your skills against this Tom Weiskopf designed golf course, set in a eco-sensitive coastal forest, the winding and undulating holes will prove a worth opponent. Zimbali Lodge and Resort offers both golfers and non-golfers an unbeatable holiday destination.
What tours are available in this province?
Booking a safari in KwaZulu Natal is as easy 123. Coastal safaris combined with a visit to the various Natal attractions are a hit amongst safari travellers worldwide. Simply click through to our page of South African tours and safaris. Alternatively you can enquire with one of our consultants to find out more about each tour and better decide which of our tours suit your specific needs.
