kwazulu natal Tours Best of KwaZulu-Natal - Chauffeured Fly Drive

Itinerary:

Day 1  Durban to St Lucia
Upon arrival into Durban airport, meet your Ilios driver who will hand you your relevant documents and provide important information about your onward pick up times and transfers. You will then be transferred north to your first hotel in the coastal town of St Lucia.

Day 2  St Lucia
Located at the southern end of World Heritage-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia provides a great base for wildlife and nature activities. Embark on a thrilling Hippo Cruise for the chance to see these impressive creatures up close in their natural habitat, or perhaps opt for a turtle tour or snorkelling at Cape Vidal.      

Days 3-4  St Lucia to Thanda Private Game Reserve  
Meet your driver at 10am and journey into the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s big game country for a stay at the stylish Thanda Tented Camp. Enjoy game drives in search of the elusive cheetah, hyena and of course the Big 5.

Days 5-6  Thanda Private Game Reserve to Isandlwana
After a final morning game drive, your driver will take you continue inland to the famous battlefield site at Isandlwana. Join a local historian on a thought-provoking tour of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, the most infamous and turbulent of the Anglo-Zulu battles.

Days 7-8  Isandlwana to Spioenkop
Today, you and your driver will journey alongside the many notable battlefield sites and local Zulu villages that line this route. The fierce Anglo-Boer battle at Spioenkop took place here, so join an informative tour one afternoon to re-live that fatal day in history.      

Days 9-10 Spioenkop to the Central Drakensberg      
Opt for a thrilling rhino-tracking bush walk this morning, before you continue west with your driver towards the impressive rolling hills, sparkling lakes and panoramic viewpoints of the Drakensberg Mountains. Explore the area by mountain bike or on horseback, try your hand at trout fishing, enjoy a picnic with a view or zip along on a canopy tour through lush indigenous forest.    
 
Days 11-12 The Central Drakensberg to Howick, Midlands Meander    
After a scenic drive to Howick, spend the next couple of days exploring the surrounding area affectionately known as the Midlands Meander. Indulge in some afternoon tea and cake in one of the charming tea rooms, sample local produce including homemade cheeses and beers and browse for souvenirs in one of the many craft shops or art galleries.

Days 13-14 Howick, Midlands Meander to Ballito      
Rejoin your driver and head east. It’s time for a well-earned rest on the golden sands of the Dolphin Coast. Relax by the pool, take a stroll along the promenade or visit popular Willards Beach.

Day 15  Ballito to Durban
Draw your KwaZulu-Natal adventure to a close with a short transfer back to Durban airport for your onward flight.

Prefer to do this holiday in reverse? No problem - just ask your Trailfinders consultant.