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Kruger to KwaZulu Natal: A Big 5 Safari & Beach Self-drive tour
Combine two of South Africa’s safari bucket list destinations with a classic beach holiday on this 9-day self-drive safari. Enjoy understated luxury in the heart of Kruger National Park at a wildlife-rich private concession, offering exceptional night-time safari experiences. Follow thrilling days with relaxation at enchanting Ballito Bay, and conclude with sightings of endangered wildlife such as the cheetah, black rhino, and the Big 5 at Phinda Private Game Reserve. Experience top-class snorkeling, diving, game watching, cultural learning, and beautiful accommodation throughout.
Today, you depart from Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport on a scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Upon arrival, you will collect your vehicle and proceed to the lodge in the renowned Kruger National Park.
Your time at Rhino Post Safari Lodge will be spent exploring the incredible fauna and flora of Kruger National Park. The park is home to 147 mammal species, particularly the Big 5, and over 500 species of migrant and resident birds.
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon open-vehicle game drives, along with night drives within a 170 km area of the park. For the adventurous, consider spending a night on the sleep-out deck in the bushveld.
Accommodation: Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Today, you bid farewell to Kruger as you travel back to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your scheduled flight to King Shaka International Airport in sunny Durban. Once landed, collect your baggage, proceed to the Car Rental desk to collect your vehicle, and drive just under 30 minutes to beautiful Ballito.
In a coastal forest overlooking the Indian Ocean lies the luxurious Zimbali Lodge, which will be your home for the next two days.
During your stay at Zimbali, engage in numerous activities both at the lodge and around Durban, including tennis, swimming, bird and butterfly watching, forest walks, spa treatments, visits to Gateway shopping mall and Ushaka Marine World, mountain biking, cultural tours, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, golfing, and dolphin tours.
Discuss various tour options available with your consultant during your stay.
Accommodation: Zimbali Lodge
After a sumptuous breakfast, gather your belongings and travel towards the pristine Phinda Game Reserve to check into your luxurious lodge.
Phinda Private Game Reserve covers 28,555 hectares and is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife species, including the famous Big 5, cheetah, wild dogs, and 415 bird species.
During your stay at Phinda, look forward to dawn and dusk open-vehicle game drives, bush walks, morning boat cruises on the Mzinene River, and rhino tracking on foot. Additionally, visit an authentic Zulu village and enjoy seasonal turtle drives in the evenings.
Accommodation: Phinda Zuka Lodge
Today, you bid farewell to the bushveld as you journey back to King Shaka International Airport. Upon arrival, return the rental vehicle and connect with your onward travel arrangements.
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November 7, 2024
Keith Chideme is fantastic!
If you’re looking for someone to help you plan the trip of a lifetime, look no further than Keith Chideme. Keith has been nothing short of extraordinary in helping me create a month-long dream trip to South Africa for myself and 11 family members. His patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process have been remarkable. Keith went above and beyond, engaging in countless conversations to make sure every detail of our six-destination itinerary was just right. He worked tirelessly to balance my budget with my desire for an unforgettable experience, finding deals and creative solutions that I would never have managed on my own. His dedication and expertise gave me complete confidence that this trip will be everything I’ve dreamed of and more. One of my favorite aspects of working with Keith was the personal touch he brought to every interaction. Whether through voice messages, phone calls, or texts, he was always patient, thorough, and thoughtful in explaining every aspect of the itinerary. I never once felt rushed or overlooked—he truly cared about making this trip perfect for us. I can’t imagine planning this trip without Keith. Knowing he has my back has been such a comfort, and I feel completely at ease knowing we are in such capable hands. My entire family is incredibly excited about this incredible adventure, and I know I’ll be contacting Keith for all my future travel plans. He is an absolute gem and a true professional. Thank you, Keith, for everything!
October 25, 2024
Keith was amazing
Keith was amazing! We spent a lot of time on the phone and he was so helpful to curate the perfect honeymoon for my husband and I. Thank you Keith!
October 25, 2024
My travel consultant was Keith Chideme…
My travel consultant was Keith Chideme and he was great to work with. Keith was always available to answer questions and very responsive. My trip was easy to book and pay through safari.com and everything worked out perfectly. I would use them again in future.
Dec 10, 2024
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to…
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to arrange and organize our trip!! She was on the ball, made sure everything was in place and travel arrangements secured! I highly recommend her!!
Dec 9, 2024
Great support from Shann
Shann made the booking experience seamless - provided very helpful information to ensure we fully understood what the experience would be like and made sure we felt safe with experiences we have booked.
Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 7, 2024
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Went through Newmarket travel and Hays travel ..information about flight changes hard to get..but on arrival the holiday was taken over Safari.com..amazing ..experience everything was fine tuned and the staff ..guides drivers fabulous and friendly ..lots of knowledge..lots of fun and the surprises they did was so lovely ...loved every minute ..Paris our guide was amazing..10/10 and Eric driver ..the waiters and waitress every and everyone in the hotels .smiling and friendly..Best holiday of my life
Dec 7, 2024
Anja at Safari.com was a great partner to work with!
Working with Anja at Safari.com was great. She was able to work some magic and got us a few nights at the safari lodge we really wanted, Ngoma. Unfortunately, our flight from the USA to South Africa was canceled and we were rebooked a day later but Anja was great about making sure our lodge and the transports knew about the change in plans and made sure we got to our trip as soon as we could. She was a great partner to have and communicated quickly whenever we reached out. I would highly recommend using her when planning a trip to Africa!
Dec 4, 2024
Prompt & knowledgeable
Prompt & knowledgeable
Dec 4, 2024
Great service from Denise at Safari.com
Denise from Safari.com was extremely helpful. She responded promptly, provided good advice on safari lodgings options and worked up a couple of itinerary options to suit our budget. Denise also organised flights and transfers very quickly so that we could finalize our booking in a short time. Much appreciated.
Dec 4, 2024
It was amazing
It was amazing. She even helped us with some of our questions and where to stay.🌞
Dec 2, 2024
a seamless booking experience with…
a seamless booking experience with everything handled really well. Bravo!
