About this trip
Six days that split neatly between bush and coast, starting with safari at the Zululand Rhino Reserve and ending on the wild beaches of Maputaland.
You're looking for the Big Five and the everyday wildlife that shares the reserve with them, then swapping game drives for snorkelling and coastal walks along one of South Africa's less developed shorelines.
Accommodation is handpicked lodges throughout, so this is a comfortable way to see both sides of the country rather than a rough-and-ready camping trip.
What you'll do
- Track the Big Five on game drives at Zululand Rhino Reserve
- Watch wildlife roam free in the bush reserve
- Explore the wild, undeveloped coastline of Maputaland
- Snorkel the marine life along the Maputaland coast
- Stay in handpicked lodges with views over bush or beach
- Suits families and small groups happy to mix safari with beach time
- Six days total, so it's a compact taster of both bush and coast rather than a long deep dive into either
- Lodges are positioned as comfortable and well-appointed rather than basic
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Durban · 31 Aug – 1 Sept
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