Subtropical Africa

Durban to Durban

Day 01
Depart Durban in the morning and arrive at Mtubatuba by 11h30 where we meet our local guide. We change vehicle and transfer to Veyane Zulu Cultural Village where we will have the opportunity to learn more about the contemporary way of life of the local Zulu people. Join in on bead making, matt weaving, and the playing of local instruments as well as meet a sangoma (witchdoctor). Continue to the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park for a river cruise and an opportunity to view hippo, crocodiles, fish eagles and an abundance of other birds. Following the boat cruise we travel to the Maputaland safari lodge (situated on a small private reserve) for dinner under the African sky (weather permitting).
Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 02
Depart early morning (breakfast packs prepared) and undertake your game drive when the animals are most visible and active. Visit the reserve's renowned Centenary Centre and the museum that depicts the history of live game capture and translocation of game, especially the White Rhino, which would no doubt be extinct if not for the creation of this reserve. There may be an opportunity for a close-up encounter with an animal in the capture bomas (enclosures) awaiting their move to other reserves. Return to the safari lodge for an afternoon 'sundowner' river cruise before enjoying a boma dinner reminiscing about the day's sightings.
Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast (packs) basis

Day 03
Early wake-up for a final game drive within the unique and mystical Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. We return to the lodge in time to check out and connect to the transfer vehicle back to Durban, with drop off at your hotel or Durban International Airport.

AT A GLANCE

Accommodation
- 4 Star private game lodge

Flights
- No flights

Driver / Guide
- Services of a SA Tourism registered driver/guide throughout the tour
- Wildlife viewing with an experienced local guide/ranger and tracker

Main Attractions
- Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve in open safari vehicles
- Visit to the reserve s Centenary Museum
- Sundowner river cruise
- Greater St Lucia Wetlands National Park