Most requested
Special
9 Day Kruger & KwaZulu Fly-Drive Explorer
- Most meals
- Most activities
- All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Day and night open-vehicle game drives across a 170km traversing area
- 2 nights at Zimbali Lodge on the Indian Ocean coast at Ballito
- 3 nights at Phinda Zuka Lodge tracking the Big 5, cheetah and wild dog
From
R 89 010 R 97 360
per person, complete package
Most requested
11-Day Luxury Adventure Through South Africa to Mauritius
South Africa, Mauritius
- Most meals
- Most activities
- All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal
- Twice-daily game drives plus a guided Big Game walking safari
- 1 night at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in a Grand Chateau Suite
- 4 nights at The Oberoi Beach Resort on Mauritius's coast
From
$12,640
per person, complete package
Most requested
7-Day Luxury Bush and Beach Safari in KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
- Most meals
- Most activities
- All transfers
- 3 nights at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, then 3 at Phinda Forest Lodge
- Luxury sea-facing room steps from Umhlanga Village and beach
- Renowned Curry Buffet at the Ocean Terrace and daily High Tea at Palm Court
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
From
R 90 280
per person, complete package
8 Day Durban, Bayala & St Lucia
South Africa
- Most meals
- Most activities
- All transfers
- 2 nights at Fairlight Beach House on Umdloti's swimming beach near Durban
- 3 nights at Bayala Private Safari Lodge with Big Five game drives
- Optional guided bush walks between morning and afternoon drives
- 2 nights at Lidiko Lodge in St Lucia, on the iSimangaliso Wetland Park doorstep
From
R 26 430
per person, complete package
Special
8-Day Cape Town to KwaZulu Natal Fly-In Safari
South Africa
- Most meals
- All activities
- All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Clarendon Bantry Bay with Atlantic Ocean views
- Free days in Cape Town for Table Mountain, the Winelands or Robben Island
- 4 nights at &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal
- Guided game drives with Swarovski binoculars and armed walking safaris
From
R 108 090 R 122 910
per person, complete package
8-Day Luxury Durban to Mozambique Serenity Safari
South Africa, Mozambique
- All meals
- All activities
- All transfers
- 3 nights at Thanda Safari Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, then 4 at White Pearl Resort in Mozambique
- Twice-daily game drives with professional guide and tracker for Big Five sightings
- Guided bush walks and Zulu storytelling evenings at the lodge
- Snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and fat-bike rides on the Mozambican coast
From
$7,205
per person, complete package
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Southern Africa Guide
Southern Africa's icons, shaped into one itinerary: Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town.
Where to stay
Lodges in Kwazulu - Natal.
17 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.
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Live availability
AndBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Dramatically set into a cliff-face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, the unique Rock Lodge at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an architectural fascination.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 17 850 R 22 400
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Rock and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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Live availability
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi National Park is Africa's oldest game reserve and is home to the beautiful Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Set in a 96 000 hectare park, Rhino Ridge is a luxury lodge that offers spectacular scenery and excellent Big Five safari opportunities.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 4 350
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Biyela Lodge
Biyela Lodge nestles on a spectacular bend of the white Imfolozi River in the Imfolozi Game Park. The northern region of KwaZulu Natal is known its pristine game reserves and gorgeous coastline, making it the perfect location for a bush and beach getaway. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, spanning over 96 000 hectares of pristine wilderness.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 7 060 R 10 600
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 nights, Pay for 2. Valid between 01 May 2026 to 31 August 2026
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Live availability
AndBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a rich and diverse park that encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), as well as being within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 18 100
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Forest and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay)
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Zuka Safari Lodge is an exclusive-use establishment, positioned in a private wooded area of the Phinda Reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 11 850 R 15 800
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27. Stay 4 nights at andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge and only pay for 3 nights | Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Zuka and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay)
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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Live availability
06 AffordableSala Beach House
- Luxury
- Bush & beach
Sala Beach House is an intimate boutique hotel on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, set on Thompson's Bay at Shaka's Rock in Ballito. Seven rooms and suites in the main house plus a three-bedroom villa open directly onto the Indian Ocean, with picture windows, a private spa and barefoot coastal living an hour north of Durban.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 4 320 R 5 400
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 3, Pay 2: stay three consecutive nights and pay for only two. Not valid over the peak period 15 December to 7 January.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon promotion: reserve at least three nights and receive 50% off the rate for your significant other, a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, a daily sundowner cocktail and canapé, a romantic turndown, a beach picnic lunch, a private dinner and a 60-minute couples' spa treatment.
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Live availability
AndBeyond Phinda Homestead
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a diverse 28 555 hectare park located in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands and sweeping mountain ranges. It is the home of Africa's famous Big Five.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 26 250
Current offers
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation for the full stay
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
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Live availability
AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Nestled on the crest of a mountain, the contemporary Phinda Mountain Lodge offers the most spectacular views of the surrounding Zululand bushveld. Each suite opens onto a breathtaking panorama.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 14 420 R 17 750
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Mountain and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
KwaZulu Natal is the one place where you can see rhinos and whales in just one day. Durban is a sunny city with great beaches, incredible marine life and some of the best Indian cuisine, whilst in the north-eastern corner of the province travellers are afforded phenomenal Big Five safari in Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve or in one of the several surrounding privately owned reserves. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is home to Africa's largest estuary and more than 2 000 hippos and crocodiles, as well as large flocks of pelicans, flamingos and a variety of fish species. KwaZulu Natal boasts pristine Indian Ocean beaches, incredible diving sites, seasonal sightings of whales and dolphins, cultural experiences and battlefields.
When
April to September (early autumn through winter and into spring) is the loveliest time of the year to visit. Summer – November to early March – can be very hot and humid. Game viewing is better in late June, July and August when the grass tends to be shorter and animals congregate around waterholes. Diving is great all year round.
Traveller tip: It can get scorching hot between November and February, so make sure you have enough fluid with you to prevent dehydration.
Where
Keen to see rhinos and whales on the same day? Then head to KwaZulu-Natal’s northeastern corner – absolute perfection for those looking for a combination of a beach and bush safari. This region not only boasts Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve, the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, where you will find the Big Five, but also the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, an internationally renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.
iSimangaliso, meaning ‘wonder’ or ‘miracle’ in Zulu, contains eight ecosystems, including lakes, swamp forests, coral reefs, Africa’s largest estuary and 220km of gorgeous Indian Ocean beaches. And it’s the clear, warm water off these beaches that has watersport aficionados flocking here in droves. Sodwana Bay and Mabibi in particular are popular with divers as the diving is great all year round and the water temperature seldom dips below 19°C, even in winter. Dolphins play in the surf (giving this stretch of coast the name Dolphin Coast) while whales make their seasonal migration to Mozambique.
While you may well choose to simply relax at times, we’re pretty sure some of the activities on offer will entice you to participate. Think kayaking, snorkeling, kite surfing or horse riding on the beach. Sip a cocktail while soaking up the atmosphere from a double-decker ferry on Lake St Lucia or go on game drives (during the day or at night) at one of the many reserves dotted around.
In fact, we’d encourage you to check out the game parks and reserves here. (Not that we don’t love the Kruger!) The weather is milder than further north, the grass is literally greener and you can see all the game you want, including the Big Five. At Phinda Private Game Reserve, for example, you can go on game drives, join a walking safari or scuba dive, go on a river cruise or have the ultimate cultural encounter in the local Zulu community – all in the space of 24 hours.
Interested in history? You’re close to the battlefields of both the Anglo-Boer and the Anglo-Zulu wars. Go on a guided tour of the battlefields: the chilling accounts of the battles of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana will help you gain a deeper insight into the rich history of the area.
Must see: Take a ‘hippo and croc’ sunset cruise on Lake St Lucia where hippos are so plentiful they look like boulders. And look out for the wide variety of bird life including fish eagles, kingfishers and herons.
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