Drive your family through South Africa's subtropical Elephant Coast on this incredible 14 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 ➣ Relax whilst the children enjoy nature activities at the foot of Ghost Mountain ➣ 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 ➣ Go on safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve This tour is based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old.
Day 1 - Ballito
- Self-drive from Durban Airport to Ballito
- At leisure in Ballito after your flight
Day 2 - Mkuze
- Self-drive from Ballito to Mkuze
- Afternoon scenic drive in the Lebombo Mountains
Day 3 - Mkuze
- At leisure in Ghost Mountain Inn
- Children's Activity - Grubby Nature Walk
- Children's Activity - Zulu Crafts
Day 4 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, kwaNgwanase
- Self-drive from Mkuze to Kosi Bay
- Sunset boat cruise on the Kosi Bay lakes
Day 5 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, kwaNgwanase
- Kosi Mouth Excursion
Day 6 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park
- Morning at leisure in Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
- Self-drive from Kosi Bay to Tembe Elephant Park
- Afternoon guided safari in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 7 - Tembe Elephant Park
- At leisure in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 8 - Tembe Elephant Park, St. Lucia
- Morning safari in Tembe Elephant Park
- Self-drive from Tembe Elephant Park to St. Lucia
- Afternoon at leisure in St. Lucia
Day 9 - St. Lucia
- Morning walk to St. Lucia estuary/beach
- Boat cruise on the St. Lucia estuary
Day 10 - St. Lucia
- Day at leisure in St. Lucia
Day 11 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St. Lucia
- Full day safari on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Day 12 - Hluhluwe, Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from St. Lucia to Emdoneni Lodge and Cat Rehab Centre
- Private tour at Cat Rehabilitation Centre
- 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 to your accommodation at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 13 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 14 - 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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