KwaZulu Natal Holidays & Tours, South Africa: Zulu Battlefields + Durban + Safari

This self drive holiday in South Africa focuses on the wildlife & cultures of this wonderful country, travelling to the famous Kruger Park and exploring the green Blyde River Canyon, as well as a wildlife rehabilitation center. Continue driving through Swaziland and Zululand to the birding hot spots of Hluhluwe & St Lucia Wetlands, ending on the warm Durban North Coast. Various car hire options are available.

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.

This grand South Africa escorted tour starts in Johannesburg & visits the world famous Kruger Park, before travelling by coach to Swaziland, the Zulu Kingdom, the beaches of Durban, Drakensberg Mountains, Wild Coast and scenic Garden Route all the way to spectacular Cape Town. 2 departures a month, with English speaking guide. Group size 2 to 40.

Wildlife enthusiasts can join one of our small group South Africa safari tours from Johannesburg, viewing the Big Five and so much more in the famous Kruger National Park, before continuing through the mountains of Swaziland, to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, which saved the black rhino from extinction & the birdlife of the St Lucia Wetlands. Complete your holiday relaxing on the warm Durban North Coast.

This luxury golf safari in sunny South Africa combines a wonderful beach holiday at Zimbali Golf Estate on the warm Durban North Coast, with a thrilling Big 5 safari vacation at a luxury game lodge in the famous Hluhluwe Game Reserve, that saved the black rhino from extinction. All specified golf, game drives & park fees  included. Many activities for non-golfing partners.

This self drive holiday in South Africa explores the wildlife of the Kruger Park, home to all the Big Five, before continuing to the historic Zulu battlefields at Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift. Complete your holiday relaxing in the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site with many Bushman paintings, before ending on the Durban North Coast. Two battlefield tours are included.

This wonderful walking holiday in South Africa includes hiking in the majestic Drakensberg Mountains - a World Heritage Site. Stay in a simple KwaZulu Wildlife rest camp to view Bushman paintings at Giants Castle, huge vultures & local flora, then transfer to Royal Natal National Park, where you can hike to the Amphitheatre. Afterwards enjoy a Big Five safari in malaria-free Nambiti Game Reserve. All transfers & game drives included.

On this wonderful South Africa self drive safari you can combine the Big Five wildlife of the famous Hluhluwe National Park, which saved the black rhino from extinction, with pristine Thonga Beach where sea turtles nest (November to January) & dolphins frolick in the sea. You can also swim, snorkel and dive in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

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 & loggerhead turtles nesting (Nov to Feb). Ideal for honeymoon or romance. All game drives & transfers included. Also available as a self-drive holiday.

Our exciting horse riding holidays in South Africa include this horseback safari based at Pakamisa private game reserve in Zululand, where you can ride with plains game. Afterwards enjoy a thrilling Big-5 safari at a luxury game lodge, before relaxing on the beach on the warm Durban North Coast. All riding levels welcome. Non riding partners can enjoy lodge game drives that meet up with riders in the bush.

Combine this wonderful South African Big Five Safari with a turquoise Mauritius Beach, with many all inclusive options. View the amazing wildlife of Africa - including lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe, zebra & so much more - before flying to Mauritius to relax on a glorious beach. This safari is malaria free. All transfers, game drives & park fees included.

Combine thrilling deep sea fishing holiday in South Africa in search of marlin, tuna, barracuda, sailfish, kingfish & more at Sodwana Bay off the east coast of Zululand, with exciting tiger fishing on Lake Jozini, where can stay in a luxury lodge or on a houseboat. A variety of land-based wildlife is found here, including elephants. All transfers, deep sea & tiger fishing included.

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. Offer: Free Phinda flight & one free night at Oyster Box (excludes Easter & Christmas).

Explore the floral kingdom of this beautiful country on one of our self drive holidays, including the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, South Africa as well as visiting botanical gardens in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit in the Lowveld, famous for  its cycads. Enoy a safari in the Kruger Park, before flying to Durban with its orchids and the Cape, home to Harold Porter's fynbos & the succulents of the Karoo.

This classic self drive holiday in South Africa explores tropical KwaZulu Natal. Start with a Big Five safari in Hluhuwe Game Reserve, before driving to the St Lucia wetlands with its birdlife & the famous Zulu Battlefields. Continue to Spion Kop & the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains - a World Heritage Site. End your holiday relaxing on the warm beaches of the Durban North Coast. Open-top game drives included.

For a truly unforgettable experience, this romantic Star Beds safari offers a thrilling optional Sleep Out at the exclusive Garonga private camp in the Kruger region. Enjoy game drives, bush walks & Big Five game viewing. Then complete your holiday relaxing on a warm Durban beach in South Africa. All game drives, park fees, specified activities & transfers included.

This South African safari is based in Nambiti Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, which is home to all the Big Five and is malaria-free. Afterwards fly to the spectacular Seychelles Islands, staying on Praslin which is which has fabulous beaches and here you will find the large Coco de Mer coconut. We offer a choice of hotels suitable for romance or a family holiday. All transfers, game drives & park fees included.

With Emirates now flying directly to Durban, this exciting Dubai and South Africa safari holiday combines the beaches of Durban, the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains & Big Five 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.

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 Battlefields 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.

This South Africa escorted tour travels from Johannesburg to the suberb wildlife of the Kruger Park, before continuing through the kingdoms of Swaziland & Zululand to the beaches of Durban. Then fly to Port Elizabeth & travel along the scenic Garden Route to Cape Town - followed by a few free days exploring this beautiful city. Departs weekly from Johannesburg, with most activities included. Group size 2 to 25. No children < 8.

This luxury South Africa & Seychelles safari holiday combines a stay at Phinda, Thula Thula or Thanda Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, with island hopping between Mahe, Praslin and La Digue islands. See the Big Five, as well as so much more. Bird watching is also outstanding. All transfers, game drives & park fees are included.

Our privately guided South African War battlefield tours focus on key Boer battlefield sites in KwaZulu Natal. 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.

Travel on the Rovos Rail Train to Durban in South Africa on this luxury safari holiday, passing through scenic KwaZulu Natal. Disembark at Ladysmith for a visit to the Boer War battlefield at Spioenkop & relax in Durban. Complete your vacation with a thrilling Big-5 safari in Zululand. Six departures per year in each direction (Pullman, Deluxe or Royal cabin). All game drives, sightseeing & transfers included.

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.

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.

Travel with your own private guide on this fascinating safari holiday to the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. Explore its wildlife, birds, 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.

Experience the semi-desert wildlife of the untamed Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (or Kalahari), a vast wilderness that spreads across 3 countries - South Africa, Botswana & Namibia. Stay at simple rest camps, with dinners around an open camp fire. Also visit Augrabies Falls. Ideal for a photo safari or birding tour accompanied by your own private guide. Then relax on the beach in Durban. All transfers, park fees & game drives included.

On this luxury Mozambique beach safari, you can swim with wild dolphins at White Pearl resort near Ponte Mamoli on the warm Mozambique south coast, combined with a Big Five safari in the heart of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa with its amazing wildlife & endangered rhinos. Afterwards relax at your resort, or snorkel, dive & fish in these warm Indian Ocean waters. All game drives & transfers included.

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 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.

This birding holiday in beautiful KwaZulu Natal, South Africa combines the iSimangaliso St Lucia Wetlands with Mkuze bird sanctuary, Cape Vidal, Zimanga Game Reserve with its photo hides & a Big Five safari in Hluhluwe National Park. Also enjoy a boat ride on Lake St Lucia. This holiday can be tailored to your exact requirements. All specified birding guides, transfers & game drives included.

Journey in luxury aboard the Shongololo Trains, which wend their way through South Africa to Cape Town, travelling via the Drakensberg Panorama Route, Kruger Park, Swaziland, Hluhluwe, Durban, Ladysmith, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Oudtshoorn, George & Knysna on the scenic Garden Route. All off-train excursions included, with optional golf. 2 departures per year in each direction. Gold/Emerald cabins.

Explore beautiful South Africa on a luxury train with Rovos Rail on this epic journey, travelling to the Kruger Park, Swaziland, Zululand, Durban, Drakensberg Mountains, Free State, Addo & the scenic Garden Route, all the way to Cape Town, with included game viewing & Spion Kop battlefield tour. Golfing journeys also availables. Departs twice a year (Pullman, Deluxe or Royal cabin). Early booking essential.