Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Prepare for an adventurous Full Day Tour from Durban and embark on an unforgettable experience which includes close encounters with Lions, Eagles, Owls and Vultures; join a Safari Game Drive and end the tour with a Zulu Cultural experience and a visit to the Reptile Park. This tour has been created for visitors to Durban wishing to explore Birds and Animal Wildlife as well as the heritage of the Zulu Culture in one full day tour.
Please note: Birds of Prey [Open Wednesday to Sunday]
Highlights:
Full Day Wildlife-Safari and Zulu Cultural experience;
Close encounters with the Lions at Lion Park;
Wonder around the African Raptor Centre and view Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Falcons;
Visit a Malaria-free private game reserve and see 380 bird and plenty of big game, including kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest and eland;
Visit PheZulu Cultural Village and learn about the Zulu tribe in their natural habitat;
See huge Crocodiles and Snakes in the Reptile Park.
What's included
Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Durban and surrounds
Shared Tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel
Meals and Drinks (Lunch is recommended at either Tala Game Reserve or PheZulu Safari Park)
Gratuities (optional)
Natal Lion Park (Adult)
Birds of Prey (Adult)
Tala Game Drive (Adult)
PheZulu Village & Reptile Park (Adult)
Natal Lion Park (Child)
Birds of Prey (Child)
Tala Game Drive (Child)
PheZulu Village & Reptile Park (Child)
What to expect
Durban
1h
After pick up at guests’ accommodation in Durban between 7:00 and 8:00am, we will travel for approximately 1-hour to Natal Lion Park near Pietermaritzburg. We will drive along a scenic route prominent for its lush fields of sugar cane and beautiful landscapes. The tour guide/driver will share stories and information about this region. There will be an optional comfort stop for restrooms and refreshments along the way.
Natal Lion Park
1h · Admission ticket not included
Upon our arrival at the Natal Lion Park we will drive into the Lion’s enclosure and encounter a pride of Lions. [Please be sure to keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed at all times whilst inside the Lion’s enclosure. Photos can be captured but only through the closed vehicle windows.]
African Raptor Centre
1h · Admission ticket not included
We proceed to Birds of Prey where we will see Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Falcons in the African Raptor Centre. [Please do not stand too close to the fence enclosing these birds, especially the Vultures.] The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is home to the widest selection of indigenous raptors in southern Africa.
Tala Private Game Reserve
2h · Admission ticket not included
Our next stop will be at Tala Private Game Reserve for a Malaria-free Safari. Upon our arrival at the game reserve, guests will join an exciting Game Drive in an open 4x4 Game Truck. We will see 380 bird species and animals like kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, zebra and rhino. Tala is spread over 3000 hectares of acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland and is the quickest way to see free roaming animals.
An optional lunch can be enjoyed here.
Phezulu Safari Park
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
We end off our tour with a stop at PheZulu Safari Park. This region is known as the Valley of 1000 Hills. This is where guests will be taken into traditional homestead of thatched huts, where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals will be explained by a local guide. This is a unique opportunity to experience the Zulu cultural of singing, dancing and performing by the world famous Gasa clan at PheZulu village dressed in their traditional clothing. Hear the African Drumbeat and feel the rhythm in your feet as you dance on African soil under African skies with this authentic Zulu nation. After the Zulu Village experience, we take a walk through the Reptile Park, where we will see Crocodiles and Snakes. Learn interesting facts about the crocodiles and snakes of different species like the Nile croc, the Green Mamba, Puff Adder, Egyptian Cobra. After this memorable full day excursion, we will return to Durban where guests will be dropped off at their accommodation between 17:00 and 17:30pm.
An optional lunch can be enjoyed here.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Guests will be picked up at their accommodation.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
