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5 DAY KWAZULU NATAL EXPERIENCE The Drakensberg
and Zululand area is a must for everyone as it covers 2 World
Heritage Sites, the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, St Lucia
and Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve covering the wildlife and
adventure side of Kwazulu Natal.
All the adventure plus a taste of culture as this tour covers
2 days in Zululand and an additional 2 days in the Berg. The
final leg on day five brings you Face to Face with the Zulu
people as you experience a full day of community hospitality.
Please note that the 5 day Kwazulu Natal
Experience is a combination of 3 separate tours, and each
section can be booked by itself. Please contact African Budget
Safaris for pricing and details.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 pax (Please contact African Budget Safaris as
you will be able to join an existing group if required.)
Departs on:
1.Mondays at 9:00am
2.Wednesdays at 9:00am
3.Thursdays at 5:30am
4.Saturdays at 5:30am
Cost
R 3200pp - Shared accommodation
Upgrades of accommodation
Single / Twin / Double - R 250
Double en-suite - R 350
Detailed Itinerary
Section 1
DAY ONE
Arriving at our first stop, the World Heritage site, St Lucia,
we depart on a boat cruise to view hippopotamus, crocodiles
and view a variety of birds. After lunch we visit the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi
Game reserve to start our open vehicle safari. We aim to find
some larger cat species by staying as late as possible in
the park. At closing time we head to our accommodation.
*Lunch and dinner is included
DAY TWO
Up early and off to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game reserve to
carry on our animal adventure. The park boasts a variety of
animals from antelopes to giraffes and if we are lucky we
will find some of the big five. Please note we stay as late
as possible arriving in Durban at 7:00pm.
*Breakfast and lunch is included
Optional Extras
Cheetah and Serval project
Community village visit
Turtle viewing seasonal
Whale watching seasonal
Deep sea fishing
Facilities at accommodation
Internet
Bar facilities
Dart board, pool table
Dual DSTV facilities
Swimming pool area
Air conditioning
Tour includes
Pick up and drop off from accommodation
in Durban
All petrol and tolls
All entrance and activity fees
Open safari vehicle subject to weather conditions
Meals included as per itinerary
Tour excludes
Breakfast on the morning of departure and dinner on evening
of return
Additional drinks while on safari
Read important information on what to bring and what to
expect
Section 2
DAY ONE
Arriving in the Southern Berg where we change into 4by4 vehicles
for the day as we head up the Sani Pass into Lesotho. We will
visit local Basotho villages and then head on for lunch at
the highest pub in Africa. {Lunch is for your account} Leaving
the Sani Pass we head off to our accommodation for dinner.
IMPORTANT TO BRING PASSPORT
DAY TWO
After breakfast guests hike to bushman paintings which varies
between a 3-6 hour hike. A reasonable degree of fitness is
required and the walk is done at a leisurely pace to admire
the landscape and any fauna and flora. After lunch we do one
of the following optional extras. Once guests have completed
their activities for the day we head back for Durban arriving
at 7:00pm.
*Breakfast and pack lunch is included
Optional extras
Quad biking
Horse-riding
Tubing{seasonal}
Visit local gallery, cheese factory and craft shop
Please note all optional extra activities average from
R50 to R300.
Tour includes
Pick up and drop off from accommodation in Durban
All petrol and tolls
All entrance and activity fees
Meals included as per itinerary
Tour excludes
Breakfast on the morning of departure and dinner on evening
of return
Excludes drinks
Read important information on what to bring and what to expect
on a hike.
Section 3
Join a community in the Valley of a 1000 Hills where
guests are encouraged to ask many questions, as possible as
the level of participation by you could make this one of your
best experiences ever as the life of a 21st century Zulu Village
unfolds before you.
As there are over 900”umuzi” {households} there
is much to do. A visit to the traditional healer ”Sangoma”
and an understanding of the marriage process are some of the
fundamentals to learn but daily life involves tending livestock,
gathering wood and water while harvesting crops. The aim is
to give guests the opportunity to experience Zulu Culture
in a way that very few will and every day is different. A
traditional lunch is served and then it is time to enjoy some
traditional Zulu dancing. A display of beadwork is available
for purchase. Please note this is a reality based experience
and not a commercially constructed village. The walking will
require a
basic level of fitness but can be done at any pace as this
is Africa, no time constraints as everything works on African
time.
Tour Includes
Traditional lunch
Drinks for lunch
Community contribution
Community guide
Pick up and drop off from accommodation in Durban
Zulu Dancing by your hosts
Visit to local traditional healer
Tour Excludes
Additional drinks, water
Travel Insurance
WHAT TO BRING:
• Good walking shoes or hiking boots
• PASSPORT for entry into Lesotho (If Applicable)
• Rainproof jacket or poncho’s are supplied
• Warm clothes for cold evenings
• Camera and plenty of film
• A hat and sun block
• Water bottle
• Sleeping bag
• Swimming costume and towel
• Spending money for personal items such as curios,
water and drinks.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Cameras are acceptable but the guide may request
certain scenes not be photographed. Please respect this
Times given are merely guidelines and can alter based on weather
conditions
Travel insurance is not included and full coverage is recommended
Tour prices are subject to change at any time but usually
annual increases are applied
Our local cannot be held responsible for passport left behind
but they will endeavor to ensure all passengers have not forgotten
your passports.
Please note unless you have made prior arrangements guests
will be returned to the accommodation establishment they were
collected from.
Malaria precautions are advisable during the summer months
and best advice is to consult your doctor.
Insect repellant is advisable
Binoculars are an advantage
Please carry minimal luggage as space is limited and a lock
up service is provided.
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