KZN Holiday Ideas and Suggested Routes

Bushveld and canyons, big game and traditional Africa, mountains and beaches - explore the diverse and scenic eastern region of South Africa on this 7 day/6 niught tour that takes you to the Kruger National Park, then through Swaziland and Zululand to the thriving coastal city of Durban.

This is a 6 night itinerary including Johannesburg, Hazyview, Eswatini and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.

Based on 3 Star Accommodation:

• 1 Night at Protea Hotel Wanderers
• 3 Nights at Perry's Bridge Hollow
• 1 Night at The Royal Villas
• 1 Night at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris

This extraordinary 15 day/14 night journey will highlight the unbelievable diversity that South Africa has to offer. Highlights included:

This is a 14 night itinerary including Johannesburg, Hazyview, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Durban, The Drakensberg, East London, The Garden Route and Cape Town.

Based on 3 to 4 Star Accommodation:

• 1 Night at Protea Hotel OR Tambo
• 2 Nights at Hippo Hollow Country Estate
• 1 Night at Piggs Peak Hotel
• 1 Night at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
• 1 Night at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge
• 2 Nights at Drakensberg Gardens Resort
• 1 Night at Crawfords Beach Lodge
• 1 Night at Tsitsikamma Village Inn
• 1 Night at Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings
• 1 Night at Diaz Hotel & Resort
• 2 Nights at SunSquare Cape Town

Only 10% of international tourists to South Africa choose to explore Kwa-Zulu Natal, making it a true hidden gem in the heart of the Rainbow Nation. If you're looking for a real retreat into a world of unexplored natural beauty and undisturbed peace, this is the perfect 12 night trip for you.

This is a 12 night itinerary including The Drakensberg, Durban, St Lucia Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal and Pakamisa Game Reserve.

Based on 3 to 5 Star Accommodation:

• 3 Nights at Montusi Mountain Lodge
• 2 Nights at Southern Sun Elangeni
• 3 Nights at Kosi Forest Lodge
• 2 Nights at Ghost Mountain Inn
• 2 Nights at Pakamisa Lodge

This trip will bring you the best of KwaZulu-Natal’s natural beauty over 12 unforgettable nights. Get lost amongst the idyllic meadows and babbling brooks of the Drakensberg Mountains, indulge in some sunbathing on the beaches of Durban, explore the coastal forests and lagoons of the St. Lucia Wetlands and get away from it all at Ghost Mountain. Finally, end your trip on a real high by setting off on a Big 5 safari every morning and afternoon. If you need a break and you’re eager to get back to nature, this is the perfect trip for you.

This is a 12 night itinerary including The Drakensberg, Durban, St Lucia Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal and Thanda Private Game Reserve.

Based on 3 to 5 Star Accommodation:

• 3 Nights at Cathedral Peak Hotel
• 2 Nights at Southern Sun Elangeni
• 3 Nights at Kosi Forest Lodge
• 2 Nights at Ghost Mountain Inn
• 2 Nights at Thanda Tented Camp

A magical mixture of peaceful mountainsides, coastal resorts, historical insights and superb safaris, this 12 night itinerary will leave impressions that last a lifetime. You’ll stay in battlefield lodges and contemporary styled safari rooms, as well as mountain hideaways and landmark beach hotels with sweeping ocean views. 

This is a 12 night itinerary including Durban, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, The Battlefields and The Drakensberg.

Based on 4 Star Accommodation:

• 4 Nights at Southern Sun Elangeni
• 3 Nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
• 2 Nights at Fugitives' Drift
• 3 Nights at Montusi Mountain Lodge

Discover the best places to visit in South Africa on this 14 day/13 night guided tour. Experience Big 5 game viewing, discover fascinating cultures and explore geographic marvels.

This is a 13 night itinerary including Johannesburg, Hazyview, Eswatini, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Durban, The Garden Route, The Klein Karoo and Cape Town.

Based on 3 Star Accommodation:

• 1 Night at Protea Hotel Wanderers
• 3 Nights at Perry's Bridge Hollow
• 1 Night at The Royal Villas
• 1 Night at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
• 1 Night at Protea Hotel Umhlanga
• 2 Nights at The Rex Hotel
• 1 Night at Hlangana Lodge
• 3 Nights at President Hotel

Over 12 nights, this trip will give intrepid travellers a glimpse of the hidden gems tucked away in KwaZulu-Natal. Walk in a UNESCO World Heritage site to see bushman paintings dating back thousands of years, relax on a beach, chase across the plains in search of the Big 5, and end in the saddle of a magnificent Arabian horse and experience the sights, smells, sounds and excitement of the African veld and literally become one with the environment.

This is a 12 night itinerary including The Drakensberg, Durban, AmaKhosi Private Game Reserve and Pakamisa Game Reserve.

Based on 4 to 5 Star Accommodation:

• 3 Nights at Montusi Mountain Lodge
• 3 Nights at Beverly Hills Hotel
• 3 Nights at AmaKhosi Safari Lodge
• 3 Nights at Pakamisa Lodge

This 12 night itinerary is a memorable combination of culture, nature and wildlife. Beginning in the Drakensberg Mountains with panoramic views at every turn, you continue onto The Battlefields for a look back to South Africa’s troubled past. You will then enjoy an exclusive Big 5 safari in a malaria-fee reserve before ending on the beach at one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels.

This is a 12 night itinerary including The Drakensberg, The Battlefields, Nambiti Private Game Reserve and Durban.

Based on 5 Star Accommodation:

• 3 Nights at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
• 2 Nights at Isandlwana Lodge
• 3 Nights at Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge
• 4 Nights at Oyster Box Hotel

If you have nature-mad children, this 12 night holiday offers something a little different - a 4 night malaria-free safari including close up and personal Big 5 encounters, followed by time at 2 very different coastal resorts.

This is a 12 night itinerary including Nambiti Private Game Reserve, St Lucia Wetland Park and Durban.

Based on 3 to 5 Star Accommodation:

• 4 Nights at Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge
• 3 Nights at Kosi Forest Lodge
• 5 Nights at Southern Sun Elangeni