Overview

Your journey begins in the vibrant, bustling city of Durban. With its warm hospitality, perfect weather conditions, and the best Indian cuisine you will ever taste, Durban sets the tone for what is still to come.

Fairlight Beach House is the ultimate beachfront residence in the exclusive village of Umdloti, only 10 minutes from King Shaka International Airport. This family-run guest house offers warm hospitality and a home-away-from-home feeling. Each of the eight individually decorated rooms offers panoramic sea views of the finest swimming beach just a few meters away. The guest house also features a two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury apartment, perfect for families or friends traveling together. Within walking distance are some of the finest restaurants and a long stretch of beach with tidal pools to explore over the next two days.

Your three-day safari adventure begins as you head along the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, passing well-known Umfolozi and Hluhluwe Game Reserves, to the private reserve of Bayala. Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp is a down-to-earth, family-run lodge that offers a relaxed ambiance and an open vehicle safari experience. Activities at the lodge include morning and afternoon game drives, as well as guided bush walks.

After an exhilarating safari experience, St Lucia offers a different adventure for the next two days. It forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and its estuary boasts one of the highest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles in Southern Africa. What makes this area magnificent is that the park is South Africa’s first World Heritage Site and includes nine percent of the country’s coastline. Activities include a cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, horse riding, a guided night game drive at iSimangaliso Wetlands Park’s eastern shores to spot four of the Big Five (no lions), the beautiful beach of Cape Vidal, a crocodile center, a butterfly house, and much more.

Lidiko Lodge is set in beautiful lush gardens, rich in color and fragrances. The lodge offers four luxurious accommodation units, each with an ensuite and private patio. Facilities include an outdoor lounge, bar, library, sparkling pool, and complimentary WiFi. Centrally located in the town of St Lucia, Lidiko is a mere 5-minute walk to stunning coastal forest walking trails, all the restaurants in the village, the Zulu craft market, the lake, and just 3 km from the entrance to the Cape Vidal route as well as the beaches.

This tour is ideal for solo travelers, couples, friends traveling together, and families. It is created based on past client experiences, but you are welcome to replace your accommodation to a level that suits your comfort preference and budget. Our travel experts will be happy to assist you with alternative options.

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