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KwaZulu-Natal Family, Sea, Mountains & Safari
Journey through KwaZulu-Natal on this family holiday, where the essential ingredients of adventure, fun and education are all included.
KwaZulu-Natal is a great year-round destination particularly during the UK summer holidays. After a night on the coast, your family adventure begins in the Drakensberg where you can take in the fresh mountain air on foot or bike. Take a history lesson the Anglo-Boer War battles that occurred here. Next stop is on safari where children will be amazed when they see their first animal in their natural environment. The accommodation we have chosen welcomes families and each has a two-bedroomed family cottage. We would recommend this itinerary for children over 8 years as some of the drives can be long, however there is always something to see when you travel along the roads in South Africa so expect lots of questions and perhaps a challenging game of Eye Spy.
Itinerary overview
Day 1
Arrive Umhlanga
When you arrive in Durban, you will be met and driven the 30 minutes to your accommodation at Umh...
Day 2
Drakensberg
Leave the coast and drive inland four hours to the Drakensberg, your base for the next three nigh...
Days 3 & 4
Drakensberg
Children can help collect eggs from the resident chickens for breakfast before heading out on a r...
Day 5
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Today you will be driven through the dramatic central Drakensberg to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park where...
Days 6 & 7
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Enjoy two exciting days on safari. There are morning and afternoon game drives where you may enco...
Day 8
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park & Departure
After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to the staff and animals and travel four hours to Durb...
Extend your holiday
Mozambique
For something a little different, Mozambique offers an alternative beach destination and, depende...
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Victoria Falls
A visit to Victoria Falls is a wonderful extension to any South Africa holiday.
Extend your holiday
Mauritius
If you fancy some post safari beach relaxation then Mauritius awaits. The resorts here have plent...
Highlights of trip
Safari activities at Greater Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
The game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal are perfect for those seeking an authentic safari experience. Hluhluwe–iMfolozi is South Africa's oldest reserve and home to the Big Five, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, hippopotamus, wild dog and the elusive nyala antelope. The open plains, woodlands and riverine thickets are a haven for birds with almost half of the southern hemisphere's species found here. mFulaWozi Wilderness Game Reserve forms part of Hluhluwe–iMfolozi, creating a vast wilderness area of 100,000 hectares.
Jump to itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Umhlanga
When you arrive in Durban, you will be met and driven the 30 minutes to your accommodation at Umhlanga. We've included a driver throughout this itinerary so you can spend time keeping children engaged. However, if you would prefer the independence of self-driving, we can arrange car rental for you. Enjoy all that Umhlanga has to offer from your central location, perhaps take a walk along the beach to see the famous lighthouse. Overnight Beverly Hills.
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Beverly Hills
Located between Umhlanga's pier and the historic lighthouse, the award-winning Beverly Hills has been serving guests since 1964.
Day 2
Drakensberg
Leave the coast and drive inland four hours to the Drakensberg, your base for the next three nights. Known as Dragons' Mountain in Afrikaans, the range features 11,000-foot peaks and ancient basalt cliffs. After your journey, you may want to stretch your legs along one of the family trails - including one that takes you to a huge acacia tree perfect for climbing and complete with a large wooden swing. Another trail leads down to a river and invites everyone to get messy and muddy. Overnight Three Tree Hill.
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Three Tree Hill Lodge
A warm family welcome and a slice of quintessential Africa at Three Tree Hill Lodge.
Days 3 & 4
Drakensberg
Children can help collect eggs from the resident chickens for breakfast before heading out on a range of activities for families. Take a nature walk, bike or pony ride on the farm or visit nearby Hambrook village. For older children over the age of 16, history is brought to life with a tour of the Battlefields - your classroom will be on the actual site of the Anglo-Boer battles whilst younger children can take a compass and follow the Artillery Trail map. In the evenings, enjoy home-cooked family meals together - much of the ingredients are freshly sourced locally. Overnight Three Tree Hill.
Recommended Hotel
Three Tree Hill Lodge
A warm family welcome and a slice of quintessential Africa at Three Tree Hill Lodge.
Day 5
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Today you will be driven through the dramatic central Drakensberg to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park where you will be spending the next three nights. Dependent on how many photo stops are made, the journey time normally takes about 5 hours. A warm welcome awaits as you check into your Safari Family Room. Overnight Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.
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Mthembu Lodge
Mthembu Lodge is one of two lodges in the mFulaWozi Wilderness area, a remote area of KwaZulu Natal that perfectly combines Zulu culture and history with wildlife and conse...
Days 6 & 7
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Enjoy two exciting days on safari. There are morning and afternoon game drives where you may encounter elephant, giraffe and wild dogs. Children from the ages of 3 to 6 years will be taken on their own morning game drive and children over the age of 14 can join a guided bush walk with their parent. Overnight Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.
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Day 8
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park & Departure
After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to the staff and animals and travel four hours to Durban airport for your flight home or onward travel.
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Mozambique
For something a little different, Mozambique offers an alternative beach destination and, dependent on the season, maybe some whale watching.
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Machangulo Beach Lodge
With just nine villas in a stunning natural setting, at Machangulo you’ll feel like you’ve been let in on a best-kept secret.
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Victoria Falls
A visit to Victoria Falls is a wonderful extension to any South Africa holiday.
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Palm River Hotel
Palm River Hotel offers the best of both worlds, a picturesque setting on the banks of the Zambezi yet just a few kilometres from Victoria Falls and town.
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Mauritius
If you fancy some post safari beach relaxation then Mauritius awaits. The resorts here have plenty of facilities for all of the family.
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Preskil Island Resort
Popular Preskil is a modern resort on a private peninsula and is a perfect choice for families and couples.
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