Experience a little slice of paradise on this fantastic self-drive holiday through the lesser-known Elephant Coast, one of the most diverse regions in South Africa. You will experience a great mix of safari and beach activities whilst staying in a variety of boutique, intimate and luxurious accommodations. With days spent in Amakhosi Private Game Reserve, iSimangoliso Wetland Park, St Lucia, Mkuze and Thanda Private Game Reserve, you'll enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of safari, relaxing by the beach, boat cruises, snorkelling and interacting with elephants with the option of whale watching or turtle tours when in season.
Day 1 - Ballito
- Self-drive from Durban Airport to Ballito
- At leisure in Ballito after your flight
Day 2 - St. Lucia, Lake St Lucia
- Self-drive from Ballito to St. Lucia
- Boat cruise on the St. Lucia estuary
Day 3 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Lake St Lucia
- Full day safari on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Day 4 - St. Lucia, Lake St Lucia
- Day at leisure in St. Lucia
- Whale watching boat tour from St. Lucia
Day 5 - Amakhosi Game Reserve
- Self-Drive from St. Lucia to Amakhosi Private Game Reserve
- Afternoon guided game drive in Amakhosi Private Game Reserve
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Day 6 - Amakhosi Game Reserve
- At leisure at Amakhosi Game Reserve
Day 7 - Amakhosi Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Morning guided game drive in Amakhosi Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Amakhosi Private Game Reserve to Coastal Cashews
- Transfer from Coastal Cashews to Thonga Beach Lodge
- Afternoon at leisure at Thonga Beach Lodge
Day 8 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- At leisure at Thonga Beach Lodge
Day 9 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Second day at leisure at Thonga Beach Lodge
Day 10 - Mkuze
- Transfer from Thonga Beach Lodge to Coastal Cashews
- Self-drive from Coastal Cashews to Mkuze
- Afternoon scenic drive in the Lebombo Mountains
Day 11 - Mkuze
- At leisure in Ghost Mountain Inn.
Day 12 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Thanda Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Mkuze to Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve to Thanda Private Game Reserve
- Guided afternoon game drive in Thanda Private Game Reserve
Day 13 - Thanda Private Game Reserve
- Safari in Thanda Private Game Reserve
Day 14 - Thanda Private Game Reserve
- Guided morning game drive in Thanda Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Thanda 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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