Discover KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa The Best of Beach and Bush

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Darryl

Guided trip
This is a "well rounded" high impact high value trip in that you see and experience most of Zululand, with not a lot of wasted time on the road with subsequent wasted Euros. You are really getting good value for your money. I am we well experienced guide, that speaks all the local languages and you will have a "real" experience, not just a "drive-by". All food, transport and accommodation included. Only your "drinks" are for your account. About the trip: - On day one, I Darryl de Lange, your host and guide for the next five days, meet you at King Shaka Int. airport Durban around 9 am. A lite lunch and "Meet n Greet" drinks in Ballito before we head for St Lucia, our destination for the next two nights. Arrive in St Lucia, unpack into Lodge, and head for an evening sundowners cruise on the St Lucia estuary, part of the greater iSimangolisa world heritage site. - On day two, early lite breakfast and head for uMfolozi Game Reserve. A wilderness area with abundant African game all in real wild habitat as it is a National Park. Here we will prepare a sumptuous brunch after some game viewing. After brunch, more game driving with a well-versed guide, me. Then we head back to St Lucia for an evening sundowners on the beach and a Portuguese barbeque that evening. - On day 3 we pack after breakfast and head for mThunzini, a halfway stop to our destination Ballito. A 2hr bicycle ride through the world-famous dune forests with abundant birdlife and smaller wildlife. After the bike ride, some craft Rum tasting from all the local sugar cane grown in the area, and then off to Ballito bnb. - On day 4 early light breakfast for those that want to see the coastline from a microlight. After which a large brunch to prepare you for an afternoon "learn to surf" with a proper surfing instructor (not me this time) with all equipment included. A fun out on the town last night is then a must. Day five: sleep-in, breakfast, last-minute shopping, and a very sad drop-off at the airport. What is included in the price? - Accommodation (Private or shared room per request) - Transportation - Activities: River Cruise + Game Drive + Salta Rock All expenses paid for except alcoholic beverages and any other personal purchases. This is a fully guided trip in a Land Rover 4x4 with the collection and drop off at King Shaka (DUR) Int. This trip does not include your flights, insurance, alcoholic beverages, personal purchases, etc. About me! My name is Darryl and I am a seasoned adventure traveler in Africa.
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Trip Itinerary
1

Saint Lucia

Day 1-3
A small village on the eastern shores between the Indian Ocean and the iSimangolisa Wetland Park, or also known as the St Lucia Estuary. Packed with wildlife, culture and awesome things to do. As our base for the 3 days two nights, we will do an evening cruise on the estuary with plenty hippos and crocodiles and other wildlife. The next day we travel to uMfolozi Game Park for a days game viewing. That evening we go down to the beach and river mouth and enjoy the incredible coastline. Snorkeling the Indian Ocean at Cape Vidal is also an option on another variation of this trip. All expenses paid for except alcoholic beverages and any other personal purchases.
2

Mtunzini

Day 3
Here, on our way to Salt Rock from St Lucia, we stop for a 2 hr mountain bike ride through the ancient coastal dune forest and learn some of the history of Shaka and Dingaan. We also do some Craft Rum tasting from all the sugar cane grown in the area. All expenses paid for except alcoholic beverages and any other personal purchases.
3

Salt Rock

Day 3-5
Arriving on the evening of day three from Mtunzizni, we go microlite-ing. This is a one hour flip per person with incredible views at birds eye level above the coast. Learn to surf and generally just enjoy the beach and coastal vibe with its food. So whilst some members are in the sky, others are enjoying the surf for the morning and afternoon. All expenses paid for except alcoholic beverages and any other personal purchases.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
5 days trip
Saint Lucia, Mtunzini & 1 more
Transportation
Car
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