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 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 |
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 |
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![Interior](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/gcsb_landscape_2a-1.jpg)
![Interior](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/lobby.jpg)
![Facilities](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/5b7e9384.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/1116/st_lucia-istock-1096068690_b.jpg)
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![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/15434/maputaland_marine_protected_area-shutterstock-1883936077_b.jpg)
![Aerial View](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/thonga_aerial_view_l_3.jpg)
![Bathroom](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/810a3179_bychantellemelzer_2.jpg)
![Beach Deck](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/2020_thongabeachlodge_bychantellemelzer-1789.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/937/kosi_bay-istock-1282870553_b.jpg)
![Forest Rooms](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/kosi_forest_lodge_room_exterior.jpg)
![Fishing Traps](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/479901.jpg)
![Guided canoe trips to on the waterways](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/KFL_crossing_the_channel.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/941/mkhuze_game_reserve_b_-ecopic-_istock-511624213.jpg)
![Mountain View Rooms with pool](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/gmi_pool_with_mtn_view_rooms.jpg)
![Ghost Mountain Lounge](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/guest_lounge.jpg)
![Ghost Mountain Inn Roy's Bar](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/bar3_h.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/756/kwazulu_natal_game_reserves_b_-searagen-_istock-95874804.jpg)
![Founders restaurant area](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/img_20190623_1924561.jpg)
![Evening under the stars @ Founders](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/img_20200815_1801301.jpg)
![Map of the Mun-Ya-Wana Conservancy](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/21_map-01.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/987/umhlanga-istock-1195109997_b.jpg)
![Bar/Lobby Lounge](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographycommunal-areas_55_hr.jpg)
![The Lighthouse Restaurant](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographycommunal-areas_15_hr.jpg)
![Hotel Views](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographyviews_4_hr.jpg)
13 Days / 12 Nights
Reference Number: AAKZN
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
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/493/durban-shutterstock-1092398687_b.jpg)
![Interior](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/gcsb_landscape_2a-1.jpg)
![Interior](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/lobby.jpg)
![Facilities](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/9409/5b7e9384.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/1116/st_lucia-istock-1096068690_b.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/43772/9i7zjqtg.jpeg.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/15434/maputaland_marine_protected_area-shutterstock-1883936077_b.jpg)
![Aerial View](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/thonga_aerial_view_l_3.jpg)
![Bathroom](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/810a3179_bychantellemelzer_2.jpg)
![Beach Deck](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/13101/2020_thongabeachlodge_bychantellemelzer-1789.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/937/kosi_bay-istock-1282870553_b.jpg)
![Forest Rooms](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/kosi_forest_lodge_room_exterior.jpg)
![Fishing Traps](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/479901.jpg)
![Guided canoe trips to on the waterways](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/4812/KFL_crossing_the_channel.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/941/mkhuze_game_reserve_b_-ecopic-_istock-511624213.jpg)
![Mountain View Rooms with pool](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/gmi_pool_with_mtn_view_rooms.jpg)
![Ghost Mountain Lounge](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/guest_lounge.jpg)
![Ghost Mountain Inn Roy's Bar](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/1452/bar3_h.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/756/kwazulu_natal_game_reserves_b_-searagen-_istock-95874804.jpg)
![Founders restaurant area](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/img_20190623_1924561.jpg)
![Evening under the stars @ Founders](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/img_20200815_1801301.jpg)
![Map of the Mun-Ya-Wana Conservancy](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/24509/21_map-01.jpg)
![](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c992x248/987/umhlanga-istock-1195109997_b.jpg)
![Bar/Lobby Lounge](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographycommunal-areas_55_hr.jpg)
![The Lighthouse Restaurant](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographycommunal-areas_15_hr.jpg)
![Hotel Views](http://wetu.com/ImageHandler/c380x246/5167/hamishniven-photographyviews_4_hr.jpg)