Drive your family through South Africa's subtropical Elephant Coast on this incredible 15 day, self-drive tour. You'll spend this holiday absorbing the highlights of this lesser-known region, both on land and underwater. It's practically malaria-free, not too touristy, and offers huge diversity with little travelling in between destinations. On this tour: ➣ Spot hippos and crocs on a boat cruise of St.Lucia ➣ Experience Zulu culture in the wetlands of iSimangaliso Wetland Park ➣ Interact with cheetahs and elephants ➣ Go snorkelling among tropical fish at Kosi Bay ➣ Spot the Big 5 in Tembe Elephant Park ➣ Swim with dolphins across the border in Mozambique ➣ Go on safari in Zululand Rhino Reserve This tour is based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old.
Day 1 - Durban, Ballito
- About self-drive tours in South Africa
- Self-drive from Durban Airport to Ballito
Day 2 - Ballito, St. Lucia
- Morning at leisure in Ballito
- Self-drive from Ballito to St. Lucia
- At leisure in St. Lucia
Day 3 - St. Lucia
- Morning walk to St. Lucia estuary/beach
- Boat cruise on the St. Lucia estuary
Day 4 - St. Lucia
- Day at leisure in St. Lucia
Day 5 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St. Lucia
- Full day safari on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Day 6 - Hluhluwe, Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, kwaNgwanase
- Self-drive from St. Lucia to Emdoneni Lodge and Cat Rehab Centre
- Emdoneni Cheetah Project Tour
- Self-drive from Emdoneni Cat Project to Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve to Kosi Bay
- Sunset boat cruise on the Kosi Bay lakes
Day 7 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, kwaNgwanase
- Snorkelling trip at the Kosi Mouth
Day 8 - Tembe Elephant Park
- Self-drive from Kosi Bay to Tembe Elephant Park
- Afternoon guided safari in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 9 - Tembe Elephant Park
- At leisure in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 10 - Tembe Elephant Park, Ponta de Ouro
- Morning safari in Tembe Elephant Park
- Self-drive from Tembe Elephant Park to Kosi Bay/Mozambique border post
- Transfer from Kosi Bay/Mozambique border post to Ponta do Ouro
- At leisure in Ponta do Ouro
Day 11 - Ponta de Ouro
- Morning swim with dolphins
- Afternoon at leisure in Ponta do Ouro - optional activities
Day 12 - Ponta de Ouro
- Afternoon at leisure in Ponta do Ouro - optional activities
- Second day swimming with dolphins
Day 13 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Transfer from Ponta do Ouro accommodation to Kosi Bay/Mozambique border post
- Self-drive from Kosi Bay/Mozambique border to Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 14 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 15 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Morning safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Manyoni Private Game Reserve to Durban Airport
Weather tendencies in South Africa vary considerably by region. Visitors to Cape Town will wish to avoid May to July, the wet winter months, and target August to October, when the spectacular flowers of Namaqualand bloom. Beach lovers can visit Durban or the KwaZulu-Natal region year-round (quieter in winter), but game watchers may prefer a winter visit when minimal rainfall draws animals to watering holes, making for excellent viewing.
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