South Africa · GAME DRIVES IN DURBAN & KWAZULU-NATAL
Good game drives in Durban & KwaZulu-Natal fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
St Lucia sunset game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, small-group hotel pickup, 3 hours, possible big animals and birds.
“Seeing the rhino up close. The view from the lookout point Friendly guide Bheki. Smell of the trees.”
Early full-day safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi with breakfast, lunch, and small-group drives, plus hassle-free pickup from Richards Bay.
“Teshni was a great and knowledgeable guide. She picked our large group up from the cruise terminal in very nice van and provided some local snacks for breakfast. Lunch was a delicious spread of fruit, meat, veggies, and salad. She waited patiRead more”
Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi for a day-long, closed-vehicle safari with lunch, hotel pickup, and a real shot at rhino country.
“My family and I had the most special day , our guide,Prince ,was especially good . We saw Rhino Elephant ZEbra Giraffee wildebeest Buffalo baboon warthogs and lots of Buck . I definitely want to return and maybe be lucky enough to see some cats next time . Recommend this tour as it was just the 3 of us.”
Durban safari day with Tala 4x4 game drive, Natal Lion Park, and Phezulu. Water, pickup option, mobile ticket.
“The good - Driver Silas was polite, on time and a good driver (got a little lost, but got on track with minimal delay.) The mediocre - these parks have minimal animals - nothing like a real safari can offer. The bad - the description says water prRead more”
Half-day safari from Durban: Tala Game Reserve 4x4 wildlife plus Natal Lion Park lions and elephants, with city pickups and drop-offs.
“The trip itself was worth seeing. We saw many animals, and were able to get very close to some of them. Unfortunately, the weather put a damper on our plans (persistent, torrential rain). The guides made the most of it.”
Richards Bay day trip to Hluhluwe Imfolozi, South Africa’s oldest Big Five reserve, in a closed air-conditioned vehicle. 6 hours.
“Ne pas admettre des clients de différentes langues ensemble.”
Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi for the Big 5, plus optional wild cats, wetlands cruise, and Zulu culture. 12-hour day trip.
“il faudrait préciser le programme. Le guide est venu nous chercher comme prévu à 6h00 puis premier arrêt toilette café à peine une demi heure plus tard!puis 2ème arrêt toilette café carburant vers 7h30 puis arrivée au parc vers 9h00.Puis arrêt café toilette à 11h00 puis reprise SAFARI jusqu'à 13h30 où on fait nouvel arrêt toilette mais rien pour manger. On savait que le lunch n'était pas inclus mais on pensait pouvoir acheter quelque chose dur place.Le guide à alors dit qu'il n'y avait pas de problème qu'on allait dans une station sans nous dire que c'était à une heure de route sur le trajet de retour. En résumé départ…”
Half-day safari from Durban combining Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park for lions, elephants, and a 2-hour wildlife drive.
“Very nice guide and everyone on the safari in general. The only downside was that the air conditioning in the bus was much too cold, so everyone was freezing.”
Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi safari day with white rhinos, possible Big Five sightings, hilltop views, and lunch in a small group.
“It was an amazing experience - it was just the right amount of time in the park. As I was a lone guest paying for a minimum of two people I think drinks should have been included with the meal. My guide was very knowledgable and I gained a lot of information which was enlightening.”
Open-vehicle safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park with local guides, pickup options, coffee, and Big Five chances from KwaZulu-Natal.
“encore un très beau safari à Hluluwe imfolozi avec un super guide passionné et passionnant , Sifiso, qui a pris beaucoup de temps et de patience pour tout nous expliquer et trouver les lieux où étaient les animaux (éléphants, rhinocéros, Girafes, singes, impalas, buffles,), très intéressant merci monsieur Sifiso, Dube. je vous le recommande , il aime son métier et ça se voit”
Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi for a full day 4x4 safari, chasing Africa’s Big Five, including excellent white rhino conservation, with guides in English.
“Benson was an excellent driver/guide, and the reserve guide was,exceptional! The scenery was spectacular...”
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