KwaZulu Natal Holidays & Tours
Warm tropical KwaZulu Natal holidays deserve a visit of their own, to appreciate all that this fascinating region has to offer – from the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, to the superb wildlife of Hluhluwe, tours of the historic South Africa Battlefields, and the splendid beaches of the Durban North and South Coast. Perfect for a private tour, small group tour or self-driving safari, KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours showcase some of South Africa’s finest highlights.
But it is the Zulu culture that fascinates visitors the most and a tour to the remote South African battlefields at Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift is a must. Here expert guides bring these famous British battles to life, with heroic stories from both sides as Victoria Crosses were won. Be sure to watch Michael Cain in the film Zulu, before you leave home. We highly recommend incorporating a few days here into all KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours.
Also be sure to include a thrilling Big Five safari in Hluhluwe National Park, Namibiti Hills or at one of Zululand's exclusive private game reserves.
For expert advice on KwaZulu Natal holidays, tours of South Africa battlefields or a Durban safari, contact our friendly team on 01582 766122 today. We can also tailor make a holiday to your exact requirements. Download our South Africa brochure (PDF 1.4 Mb)
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Durban, Umhlanga & Ballito beaches
Durban is the holiday centre of South Africa because of its balmy climate. It is a very relaxed region that is known for its superb warm Indian Ocean beaches and the surfers’ paradise of Durban. Most visitors head for the more upmarket beaches at Umhlanga and Ballito on the north coast, but if you are on a budget the small towns along the south coast offer a wide range of accommodation with superlative beaches, perfect for relaxation at the end of KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours.
Durban Safari options
Zululand’s wildlife is renowned and this region offers some of the best birding in South Africa. Hluhluwe Game Reserve and adjoining iMfolozi, once the royal hunting ground of King Shaka, gained fame as it was here that the black rhino was saved from extinction. On a Durban safari, all the Big Five can be found here as well as many other species. There are a range of safari lodges situated outside the gate, and simpler rest camps inside the park, ideal for self-driving and self-catering. Mkuze Game Reserve is great for birders, as it has some wonderful hides that are ideal for photography on KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours.
For a more exclusive Durban safari, there are several excellent private game reserves in Zululand that cater for the upper end of the market such as Phinda, Thanda, Amakhosi and Thula Thula. Nambiti Hills near the Drakensberg Mountains also offers a great range of safari lodge options.
St Lucia Wetlands, Thonga Beach & Kosi Bay
A boat ride on the St Lucia estuary in the iSimangaliso Wetlands, a World Heritage Site, is must on all Kwazulu Natal holidays & tours as here you can see hippos and crocodiles, as well as great birdlife. You can also take an ocean safari to see turtles, dolphins, and migrating humpback whales from July to October.
Further up the coast at secluded Thonga Beach you can snorkel and take a boat ride to search for wild dolphins. From November to January loggerhead and leatherback turtles nest on this secluded stretch of coastline and a night-time guided marine walk is a magical experience. Enjoy canoeing on the lakes at Kosi Bay, where local fishermen still use traditional woven fishing traps. A little inland you can enjoy tiger fishing from a houseboat on Lake Josini and visit Tembe Elephant Park, close to the border with Mozambique.
South Africa Battlefields tours
The historic Zulu battlefields at Rorkes Drift & Isandlwana are always a big draw on all KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours. Tours of key Anglo Boer war sites such as Spionkop are also in demand. Here it is important to choose a lodge that has excellent guides, or travel with your own private guide who is an expert in these battles and can bring them to life, as famously done by Michael Caine in the film Zulu.
Drakensberg Mountains
The Bushman paintings found in the mighty Drakensberg Mountains are another World Heritage Site that should not be missed on KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours. Named the 'Barrier of Spears' by the Zulus, these mountains offer wonderful walking, horse riding, tennis, mountain biking and trout fishing opportunities. Bird watching is also excellent, especially for raptors that nest in these cliffs. Many famous South Africa battlefields such as Spionkop, Ladysmith and Colenso are within easy reach, and from the southern Drakensberg you can ascend the Sani Pass by four-wheel vehicle into Lesotho. Don’t forget to collect your passport stamp at the border!
Diving & Deep Sea Fishing
Sodwana Bay is the centre for scuba diving off the warm Mozambique Reef, as well as deep-sea game fishing for the combative marlin, sailfish, barracuda and kingfish. On the south coast you will find Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, two famous shark diving sites for advanced drift divers, where you can swim among tiger, zambezi, ragged tooth and hammerhead sharks.
World-class Golf Courses
KwaZulu Natal holidays & tours are also a magnet for golfers, due to year round sunshine, reasonable prices and some of the best championship courses in the country.
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This wonderful beach safari holiday in sunny South Africa combines the stunning wildife of Nambiti Game Reserve in the Natal Midlands, home to all the Big Five - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo & leopard - with a vacation relaxing on the warm Indian Ocean beaches of the Durban North Coast - all malaria free. All game drives, park fees and transfers included.
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• South Africa
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• Beach Safari Holiday
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Bird Watching
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• Malaria Free
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• Durban North Coast
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• Golf
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• Horse Riding
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• Indian Ocean Beach Vacation
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• South Africa
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• Beach Safari Holiday
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Bird Watching
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• Malaria Free
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• Durban North Coast
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• Golf
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• Horse Riding
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• Indian Ocean Beach Vacation
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This small group fully escorted safari tour focuses on the wildlife & cultures of beautiful South Africa, travelling to a private game reserve with open-top game viewing as well as the famous Kruger Park, before continuing through Swaziland & the Zulu Kingdom to the St Lucia Wetlands & the warm beaches of the Durban North Coast. One Monday departure per month from Johannesburg. Small group of 2 to 8 pax. No children < 7.
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• Escorted Safari Tour
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• South Africa
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• Private Game Reserve
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger Park
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• Swaziland
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• Zulu Kingdom
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• Hluhluwe & St Lucia
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• Durban North Coast Beach
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• Escorted Safari Tour
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• South Africa
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• Private Game Reserve
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger Park
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• Swaziland
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• Zulu Kingdom
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• Hluhluwe & St Lucia
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• Durban North Coast Beach
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Hire a car for this classic self drive holiday of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Starting from Durban head north to experience a wildlife safari in Hluhuwe Game Reserve & the bird life of the St Lucia Wetlands. Then drive to the Zulu Battlefields & the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains - a World Heritage Site. End your holiday relaxing on a warm North Coast beach. Lodge game drives included.
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• KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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• Zulu Village
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• Hluhluwe Big 5 Safari
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• St Lucia
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift Battlefield
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Durban North Coast Beaches
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• Car Hire - Self Drive Holiday
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• KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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• Zulu Village
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• Hluhluwe Big 5 Safari
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• St Lucia
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift Battlefield
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Durban North Coast Beaches
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• Car Hire - Self Drive Holiday
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This wonderful walking holiday in South Africa includes hiking in the majestic Drakensberg Mountains - a World Heritage Site. Stay in simple lodges to hike to the famous Amphitheatre in Royal Natal National Park & view ancient Bushman paintings at Giants Castle. Afterwards relax on the warm beaches of the Durban North Coast & enjoy a luxury Big Five safari in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. All transfers & game drives included.
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• Durban, South Africa
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Royal Natal National Park
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• Amphitheatre Hike
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• Hiking in Drakensberg
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• Giants Castle
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• Bushman Paintings
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• North Coast Beach
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• Hluhluwe Big Five Safari
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• Walking Holidays in South Africa
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• Durban, South Africa
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Royal Natal National Park
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• Amphitheatre Hike
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• Hiking in Drakensberg
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• Giants Castle
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• Bushman Paintings
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• North Coast Beach
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• Hluhluwe Big Five Safari
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• Walking Holidays in South Africa
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This luxury beach safari in Zululand South Africa combines Big Five game viewing at Rhino Ridge game lodge with relaxation on unspoilt Thonga Beach. Enjoy snorkelling & diving along the pristine Mozambique Reef, with the opportunity to see dolphins frollicking in the waves & loggerhead turtles nesting in season (Nov to Feb). Ideal for honeymoon or romance. All game drives & transfers included.
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• Beach Safari
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• Zululand South Africa
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• Hluhluwe National Park
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Rhino & Hippo
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• Thonga Beach
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• Snorkelling & Diving
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• Dolphins
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• Turtles Nesting
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• Honeymoon & Romance
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• Beach Safari
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• Zululand South Africa
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• Hluhluwe National Park
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• Big-5 Game Drives
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• Rhino & Hippo
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• Thonga Beach
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• Snorkelling & Diving
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• Dolphins
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• Turtles Nesting
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• Honeymoon & Romance
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With Emirates now flying directly to Durban, this exciting Dubai and South Africa safari holiday combines the beaches of Durban, the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains & Big5 game viewing in the luxurious malaria-free Nambiti Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, with a few nights in Dubai. Ascend Burj Khalifa, the highest building in the world, shop at Dubai Mall or take a 4x4 jeep safari. All transfers & game drives included.
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• Dubai and South Africa
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• Durban Beach Safari Holiday
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Big5 Game Drives
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Dubai Creek & Old Town
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• Burj Khalifa
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• Gold Souk
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• Jumeirah Mosque
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• Dubai and South Africa
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• Durban Beach Safari Holiday
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Big5 Game Drives
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Dubai Creek & Old Town
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• Burj Khalifa
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• Gold Souk
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• Jumeirah Mosque
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This comprehesive self drive holiday in South Africa explores the wildlife of the Kruger Park, enjoying a lodge experience with 4x4 game drives, before continuing to the historic Zulu battlefields at Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift. Complete your holiday walking or relaxing in the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site with many Bushman paintings. All battlefield tours & game drives included.
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• Self Drive Holiday, South Africa
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger National Park
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• Big-5 Game Viewing
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Walking Trails
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• Bushman Painting
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• Self Drive Holiday, South Africa
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger National Park
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• Big-5 Game Viewing
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Walking Trails
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• Bushman Painting
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OFFER: 1 free Phinda flight & 1 free night at Oyster Box. This luxury beach safari in South Africa combines Big Five game viewing at the 5-star Phinda private game reserve in Zululand, renowned for its wildlife, with the iconic Oyster Box hotel situated on magnificent Umhlanga beach on the warm Durban North Coast. Game drives & all transfers included. 50% deposit on booking (Offer excludes Easter & Christmas).
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• South Africa
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• Luxury Beach Safari
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• Phinda Private Game Reserve
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• Zululand
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Oyster Box
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• Umhlanga Beach
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• Durban North Coast
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• uShaka Marine World
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• Indian Ocean Beaches
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• South Africa
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• Luxury Beach Safari
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• Phinda Private Game Reserve
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• Zululand
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Oyster Box
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• Umhlanga Beach
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• Durban North Coast
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• uShaka Marine World
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• Indian Ocean Beaches
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This fascinating South Africa escorted tour includes most activities, travelling from Johannesburg via the Kruger Park, Swaziland & Zululand to the beaches of Durban. Then fly to Port Elizabeth & continue along the scenic Garden Route to Cape Town - followed by a few extra days exploring this beautiful city. Departs every Monday from Johannesburg. Group size 2 to 25. No children < 8.
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• South Africa Escorted Tour
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger Park
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• Swaziland
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• Zululand & St Lucia
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• Durban
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• Port Elizabeth
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• Garden Route
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• Knysna
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• Cape Town
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• South Africa Escorted Tour
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• Blyde River Canyon
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• Kruger Park
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• Swaziland
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• Zululand & St Lucia
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• Durban
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• Port Elizabeth
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• Garden Route
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• Knysna
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• Cape Town
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This authentic beach safari in Zululand combines Durban & a Big Five safari in the famous Hluhluwe National Park with a luxury community-owned eco lodge at Kosi Bay in far northern Zululand, where you can canoe on pristine lakes & snorkel. Then relax on unspoilt Thonga Beach, where you can see hippos & crocodiles in Lake Sibaya, snorkel from the beach & dive. All transfers & game viewing included.
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• Beach Safari Zululand
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• Durban North Coast
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• Hluhluwe Safari
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Kosi Bay
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• Canoeing
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• Snorkelling
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• Thonga Beach
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• Lake Sibaya
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• Scuba Diving
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• Beach Safari Zululand
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• Durban North Coast
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• Hluhluwe Safari
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Kosi Bay
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• Canoeing
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• Snorkelling
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• Thonga Beach
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• Lake Sibaya
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• Scuba Diving
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Travel on the luxurious Rovos Rail Train to Durban in South Africa on this luxury safari holiday, passing through scenic KwaZulu Natal. Disembark at Ladysmith for a game drive or a visit to the Boer War battlefield at Spioenkop. Complete your vacation with a thrilling Big-5 safari. Six departures per year in each direction (Pullman, Deluxe or Royal cabin). All game drives, sightseeing & transfers included.
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• South Africa
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• Rovos Rail Train
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• Pretoria
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• KwaZulu Natal
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• Ladysmith
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• Spionkop Boer Battlefield
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Durban Vacation
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• North Coast Beaches
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• Luxury Safari Holiday
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• South Africa
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• Rovos Rail Train
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• Pretoria
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• KwaZulu Natal
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• Ladysmith
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• Spionkop Boer Battlefield
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• Nambiti Game Reserve
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• Durban Vacation
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• North Coast Beaches
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• Luxury Safari Holiday
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With private transfers, this classic holiday to South Africa explores beautiful KwaZulu Natal, including a Big-5 safari in Hluhluwe National Park, tours of the famous Zulu Battlefield at Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift, the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains & Spion Kop. Afterwards relax on the warm beaches of the Durban North Coast. All transfers, game drives & battlefield tours included.
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• Holiday to South Africa
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• Safari in Hluhluwe
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Zulu Battlefield
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Spion Kop
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• Durban North Coast
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• Indian Ocean Beaches
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• Holiday to South Africa
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• Safari in Hluhluwe
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Zulu Battlefield
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• Isandlwana
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• Rorkes Drift
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Spion Kop
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• Durban North Coast
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• Indian Ocean Beaches
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This wonderful South African Big Five Safari vacation combines the birds & wildlife of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, with flying from Durban to the glorious tropical island of Mauritius for a relaxing Indian Ocean beach holiday. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving and fishing in these clear turquoise waters, surrounded by coral reefs. All transfers, game drives & park fees included.
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• South African Holiday
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• Durban
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• Big Five Safari Vacation
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• Lions
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• Elephants
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• Rhino
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• Birding
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• Mauritius Beach Holiday
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• Snorkelling
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• Golf & Diving
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• South African Holiday
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• Durban
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• Big Five Safari Vacation
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• Lions
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• Elephants
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• Rhino
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• Birding
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• Mauritius Beach Holiday
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• Snorkelling
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• Golf & Diving
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This amazing walking safari in South Africa is based at a tented walking camp inside the world famous Kruger Park, with optional sleep-out under the stars. Afterwards enjoy 2 nights at a luxury safari lodge, before flying to Durban & the mighty Drakensberg Mountains. Here you can walk to remote Bushman paintings, with the option to hike up Mont-Aux-Sources. All game viewing & transfers included.
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• Walking Safari South Africa
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• Kruger Park
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• Tented Walking Camp
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• Optional Sleep Out
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• Luxury Safari Lodge
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Birding
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• Mont Aux Sources
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• Durban
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• Walking Safari South Africa
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• Kruger Park
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• Tented Walking Camp
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• Optional Sleep Out
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• Luxury Safari Lodge
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Birding
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• Mont Aux Sources
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• Durban
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Our privately guided Anglo Boer War battlefield tours focus on key battlefield sites in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Starting in Newcastle, we visit Laings Nek & Majuba, as well as Blood River, before continuing to Ladysmith. Visit the Siege Museum and key battlefield sites around Dundee, Frere & Colenso, including Spion Kop. End with a luxury Big Five safari. English speaking battlefields guide & all transfers included.
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• Boer War Battlefields Tours
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• Laings Nek
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• Majuba Hill
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• Blood River
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• Dundee + Talana Hill
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• Ladysmith Siege Museum
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• Frere + Willow Grange
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• Colenso + Wagon Hill
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• Spion Kop
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• Nambiti Big Five Safari
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• Boer War Battlefields Tours
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• Laings Nek
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• Majuba Hill
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• Blood River
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• Dundee + Talana Hill
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• Ladysmith Siege Museum
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• Frere + Willow Grange
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• Colenso + Wagon Hill
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• Spion Kop
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• Nambiti Big Five Safari
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Travel with your own private guide on this fascinating safari holiday to the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. Explore its wildlife, history & magnificent scenery, with a boat ride in the St Lucia Wetlands & open top game drives in Hluhuwe National Park, renowned for its rhino. Visit the Zulu Battlefields at Rorkes Drift & Drakensberg Mountains. English speaking guide, all transfers & game drives included.
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• Durban, South Africa
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• Zulu Kingdom
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• St Lucia Wetlands
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• Cape Vidal
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• Hluhluwe Safari
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Spion Kop Battlefield
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Private Guide
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• Durban, South Africa
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• Zulu Kingdom
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• St Lucia Wetlands
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• Cape Vidal
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• Hluhluwe Safari
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Spion Kop Battlefield
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Private Guide
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This fully escorted tour of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa will show you the highlights of this historic region, including the Bushmen paintings at Giants Castle in the Drakensberg Mountains, the Boer War battlefield at Spion Kop & the Zulu battlefields at Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift. End your holiday with a Big Five safari & time relaxing on the warm Durban North Coast. Tour departs once a month.
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• Tour of South Africa
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Giants Castle
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Boer War Battlefields
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• Spion Kop
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Rorkes Drift & Isandlwana
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• Big Five Safari
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• Durban North Coast
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• Tour of South Africa
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• Drakensberg Mountains
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• Giants Castle
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• Bushman Paintings
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• Boer War Battlefields
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• Spion Kop
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Rorkes Drift & Isandlwana
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• Big Five Safari
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• Durban North Coast
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Explore the battlefields in depth on this privately guided South Africa tour, visiting the famous Zulu Battlefields at Rorkes Drift & Isandlwana with your own expert battlefields guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings & Blood River, as well as important Anglo Boer War sites at Spion Kop, Frere, Colenso & Ladysmith. Afterwards enjoy a thrilling Big Five safari at Nambiti. This holiday can be tailor made to your exact requirements.
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Valley of the Kings
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• Blood River
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• Isandlwana Tour
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• Rorkes Drift Tour
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• Boer War Battlefields
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• Colenso, Ladysmith & Frere
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• Spion Kop Tour
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• Big Five Safari
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• South Africa
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• Zulu Battlefields
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• Valley of the Kings
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• Blood River
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• Isandlwana Tour
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• Rorkes Drift Tour
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• Boer War Battlefields
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• Colenso, Ladysmith & Frere
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• Spion Kop Tour
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• Big Five Safari
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• South Africa
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