We leave Hluhluwe this morning and drive 3-hours to Durban.
Along the way we stop at St Lucia. Weather permitting, here there is an option of a boat ride on the estuary, where you may see hippo, buffalo and crocodiles as well as abundant bird life (pay locally).
Situated inside the Isimangaliso Wetlands, this whole area has been declared a RAMSAR Wetland of international significance because of its great biodiversity and importance as a breeding site for waterbirds. Over 520 different species have been recorded in this vast wetland that is surrounded by mangrove swamps and dense reed beds, with birds ranging from permanent residents to tropical and altitudinal migrants, regional nomads and long-distance migrants. These include a variety of storks, pelicans, flamingos, kingfishers, spoonbills, fish eagles, gulls, herons, terns, ducks and geese.
Afterwards we continue southwards to the Durban North Coast, driving past many traditional Zulu homesteads and sugar cane fields. Enjoy an orientation tour of this multi-cultural city, before checking in to your hotel in the late afternoon.