Introduction

There's SO much more to South Africa than Cape Town and the Winelands. Hey, we love those places too, but we are on a mission to share what we believe to be the country's most exciting region by far - KwaZulu Natal! From the dynamic melting-pot of Durban, with its history, culture, beautiful beaches and exquisite food, to the wild northern coast running all the way to the Mozambique border and game parks offering the true safari experience - this itinerary has it all. 

There's no better way to explore this fascinating area than in your own vehicle - you'll have the freedom of the open road and the opportunity to go at your own pace, stopping when you feel like it. But you'll also have the reassurance that all your accommodation has been booked for you (as has your car) so you can concentrate fully on enjoying your trip.

And as with most of our itineraries, we can customise the entire route according to your wishes - this is just a proposal. But we reckon that we've put together an absolute gem of a trip for you right here...

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Garden Court South Beach Durban

2 nights

B&B

day 2

Forest Lodge St Lucia

1 night

D,B&B

day 3

Thonga Beach Lodge Maputaland Marine Protected Area

2 nights

FB+

day 5

Kosi Forest Lodge Kosi Bay

2 nights

FB+

day 7

Ghost Mountain Inn Mkhuze Game Reserve

2 nights

FB+

day 9

Bayala Game Lodge KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves

2 nights

HB+

day 11

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Umhlanga

1 night

B&B

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities

Durban: Garden Court South Beach

Interior Interior Facilities

St Lucia: Forest Lodge

Maputaland Marine Protected Area: Thonga Beach Lodge

Aerial View Bathroom Beach Deck

Kosi Bay: Kosi Forest Lodge

Forest Rooms Fishing Traps Guided canoe trips to on the waterways

Mkhuze Game Reserve: Ghost Mountain Inn

Mountain View Rooms with pool Ghost Mountain Lounge Ghost Mountain Inn Roy's Bar

KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves: Bayala Game Lodge

Founders restaurant area Evening under the stars @ Founders Map of the Mun-Ya-Wana Conservancy

Umhlanga: Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Bar/Lobby Lounge The Lighthouse Restaurant Hotel Views

Fast Facts

13 Days / 12 Nights

Reference Number: AAKZN

Price

FROM NOK 37 500 per person sharing in a double/twin room

FROM NOK 43 000 single room

 

Includes:

  • 13 Day Vehicle Hire - Group N - Toyota Fortuner 4X2 OR SIMILAR 

  • 2 Night accommodation at Garden Court South Beach on a Bed & breakfast basis in a Standard Room

  • 1 Night accommodation at Forest Lodge on a Bed, breakfast and dinner basis in a Lodge Room

  • 2 Nights accommodation at Thonga Beach Lodge on a Full Board basis in a Ocean View Room 
  • Activities at Thonga Beach Lodge included - guided snorkeling and use of snorkeling equipment, guided walks, kayaking, sundowners at Lake Sibaya and Cultural tour to Mabibi Community

  • 2 Nights accommodation at Kosi Forest Lodge on a Full Board basis in a Forest room

  • Activities at Kosi Forest Lodge included - guided canoe trip and guided walk in Raffia Forest

  • 2 Nights accommodation at Ghost Mountain Inn on a Full Board basis in a Standard room

  • Activities at Ghost Mountain Lodge -  a choice of ONE of the following activities PER PERSON, PER DAY; uMkhuze Game Reserve Drive, Jozini Boat Cruise, Lebombo Scenic Drive, Cultural Experience, Various Hikes or a 60-minute Spa treatment.

  • 2 Nights accommodation at Bayala Private Game Lodge on a Bed, breakfast and dinner basis in a Standard Room

  • Activity at Bayala Private Game Reserve included - morning and afternoon Game Drives

  • 1 Night accommodation at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga on a Bed and breakfast basis in a Guest Room 

  • Applicable conservation and foundation fees 

Excludes:

  • Flights, airport taxes and visas (where applicable) and not specifically mentioned as included

  • Conservation fees / Entrance fees not mentioned as included

  • Meals not specified

  • Drinks not specified

  • Porterage and gratuity fees

  • Optional activities

  • Car-hire additional charges (where applicable to self-drive itineraries)

  • Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, mini-bar, etc.

  • Other expenses not specifically mentioned in the quote

 

Durban: Garden Court South Beach

Interior Interior Facilities

St Lucia: Forest Lodge

Maputaland Marine Protected Area: Thonga Beach Lodge

Aerial View Bathroom Beach Deck

Kosi Bay: Kosi Forest Lodge

Forest Rooms Fishing Traps Guided canoe trips to on the waterways

Mkhuze Game Reserve: Ghost Mountain Inn

Mountain View Rooms with pool Ghost Mountain Lounge Ghost Mountain Inn Roy's Bar

KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves: Bayala Game Lodge

Founders restaurant area Evening under the stars @ Founders Map of the Mun-Ya-Wana Conservancy

Umhlanga: Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Bar/Lobby Lounge The Lighthouse Restaurant Hotel Views
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