7-Day KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Tour with Drakensberg and Whale Watching

7 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Take a short trip from Johannesburg to the famous Drakensberg mountains for an escape into nature. Explore the Drakensberg Midlands Meander, visit the highest "...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Johannesburg, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: The tour is offered in USD per person per day for ease of reference. However, it should be paid in ZAR.; A minimum of 4 people is required.; 50% is payable on the tour booking date, and the final payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the tour.; The full deposit will be returned if the tour is cancelled 30 days prior to departure.; Payments are currently by bank transfer, and guests are required to pay the transfer fees.; Zulu-named "Barrier of Spears" or English-named "Dragon Mountains," these mountains live up to their names, inspiring awe and wonder in all who experience this pristine beauty; and just when you think it cannot get any better, you will be exposed to total indulgence in a myriad of wildlife experiences. A very special slice of Africa, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and much more awaits you!

About Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

South Africa

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

Rhinos, Cape buffalo, African elephants and flocks of bucks weave between the old Zulu villages of Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park; a truly gorgeous part of South Africa that’s best seen with a local guide.

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What's Included

Park fees.
Accommodation and meals.
Transportation as mentioned in the tour description.
A professional South African guide.
Personal attention and service excellence.

Not Included

International flights from home and return.
Drinks, tips, and porterage.
All lunches.
Visa fees (if applicable).
Travel insurance.
Other personal items.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Johannesburg to uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains

Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Explore the Drakensberg Midlands Meander. The Midlands Meander offers not only a variety of unique arts and crafts, stunning getaway locations, and fun activities, but also breathtaking views and historical sights that will leave you in awe. Explore the Drakensberg Midlands Meander. The Midlands Meander offers not only a variety of unique arts and crafts, stunning getaway locations, and fun activities, but also breathtaking views and historical sights that will leave you in awe. Spend the night at Moorcroft Manor Country Hotel in the Southern Drakensberg. Spend the night at Moorcroft Manor Country Hotel in the Southern Drakensberg.
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Day 02

Sani Pass Cultural Visit

After breakfast, travel to the cultural village in Sani Pass to visit the highest "Pub" in Africa. After breakfast, travel to the cultural village in Sani Pass to visit the highest "Pub" in Africa. Return to Moorcroft Manor Country Hotel in the late afternoon for your overnight stay. Return to Moorcroft Manor Country Hotel in the late afternoon for your overnight stay.
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Day 03

St. Lucia Estuary and iSimangaliso Cruise

After breakfast, travel to the St. Lucia Estuary, a World Heritage Site that is home to diverse wildlife and migratory bird species. After breakfast, travel to the St. Lucia Estuary, a World Heritage Site that is home to diverse wildlife and migratory bird species. Take a boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park in the afternoon. Take a boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park in the afternoon. Stay overnight in St. Lucia at Umlilo Lodge. Stay overnight in St. Lucia at Umlilo Lodge.
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Day 04

Indian Ocean Whale Watching and Lake St. Lucia

After an early breakfast, enjoy the best deep-sea experience possible and view a 40-ton whale from as close as 100 m from the boat in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. After an early breakfast, enjoy the best deep-sea experience possible and view a 40-ton whale from as close as 100 m from the boat in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Take an Advantage Cruiser ferry to explore Lake St. Lucia for hippos, crocodiles, fishes, eagles, herons, mangroves, kingfishers, mudskippers, and more. Take an Advantage Cruiser ferry to explore Lake St. Lucia for hippos, crocodiles, fishes, eagles, herons, mangroves, kingfishers, mudskippers, and more.
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Day 05

Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari

After breakfast, travel to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home to the black rhino and the rest of the Big 5. After breakfast, travel to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home to the black rhino and the rest of the Big 5. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in an open game-viewing vehicle. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in an open game-viewing vehicle. Overnight stay at Hilltop Rest Camp. Overnight stay at Hilltop Rest Camp.
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Day 06

Umfolozi Game Reserve and Night Drive

After an early morning breakfast, depart for Umfolozi Game Reserve. After an early morning breakfast, depart for Umfolozi Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for dinner. Return to the lodge for dinner. Afterward, go for a night game drive in an open game-viewing vehicle. Afterward, go for a night game drive in an open game-viewing vehicle.
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Day 07

Departure for Johannesburg

Have a relaxing breakfast at Hilltop Rest Camp. Have a relaxing breakfast at Hilltop Rest Camp. Depart for Johannesburg. Depart for Johannesburg.