Durban Wildlife Adventure Tour

FromZAR 5,933

8 hours

Durban, South Africa

About this activity

Embark on an 8-hour guided tour from Durban to explore Natal Lion Park, observe Birds of Prey, enjoy a game drive at Tala Game Reserve, and experience Zulu culture at PheZulu Safari Park.

Highlights

Explore Natal Lion Park's wildlife
Witness Birds of Prey in action
Enjoy a game drive at Tala Game Reserve
Experience Zulu culture at PheZulu Safari Park
Convenient pick-up from Durban accommodations

Full description

Discover the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of KwaZulu-Natal on this exciting 8-hour tour from Durban. Begin your adventure at the Natal Lion Park, where you'll encounter majestic lions and other indigenous animals. Next, marvel at the Birds of Prey in flight, showcasing the region's avian diversity. Continue with a thrilling game drive at Tala Game Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Conclude your day with a visit to PheZulu Safari Park, immersing yourself in authentic Zulu culture through traditional performances and crafts. This tour offers a comprehensive experience of South Africa's natural beauty and cultural richness, all with the convenience of pick-up and drop-off at your Durban accommodation.

Included / Excluded

Shared tour guide/driver
Pick-up and drop-off at Durban accommodations
Bottled water onboard

Meals and drinks (lunch recommended at Tala Game Reserve or PheZulu Safari Park)

Itinerary

After pick up at guests’ accommodation in Durban between 7:00 and 8:00am, we will travel for approximately 1-hour to Natal Lion Park near Pietermaritzburg. We will drive along a scenic route prominent for its lush fields of sugar cane and beautiful landscapes. The tour guide/driver will share stories and information about this region. There will be an optional comfort stop for restrooms and refreshments along the way.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Upon our arrival at the Natal Lion Park we will drive into the Lion’s enclosure and encounter a pride of Lions. [Please be sure to keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed at all times whilst inside the Lion’s enclosure. Photos can be captured but only through the closed vehicle windows.]

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO

We proceed to Birds of Prey where we will see Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Falcons in the African Raptor Centre. [Please do not stand too close to the fence enclosing these birds, especially the Vultures.] The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is home to the widest selection of indigenous raptors in southern Africa.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO

Our next stop will be at Tala Private Game Reserve for a Malaria-free Safari. Upon our arrival at the game reserve, guests will join an exciting Game Drive in an open 4x4 Game Truck. We will see 380 bird species and animals like kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, zebra and rhino. Tala is spread over 3000 hectares of acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland and is the quickest way to see free roaming animals. An optional lunch can be enjoyed here.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

We end off our tour with a stop at PheZulu Safari Park. This region is known as the Valley of 1000 Hills. This is where guests will be taken into traditional homestead of thatched huts, where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals will be explained by a local guide. This is a unique opportunity to experience the Zulu cultural of singing, dancing and performing by the world famous Gasa clan at PheZulu village dressed in their traditional clothing. Hear the African Drumbeat and feel the rhythm in your feet as you dance on African soil under African skies with this authentic Zulu nation. After the Zulu Village experience, we take a walk through the Reptile Park, where we will see Crocodiles and Snakes. Learn interesting facts about the crocodiles and snakes of different species like the Nile croc, the Green Mamba, Puff Adder, Egyptian Cobra. After this memorable full day excursion, we will return to Durban where guests will be dropped off at their accommodation between 17:00 and 17:30pm. An optional lunch can be enjoyed here.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: NO

Important information

Know before you book

Meals and drinks are not included; it's recommended to have lunch at either Tala Game Reserve or PheZulu Safari Park.
Entrance fees to Natal Lion Park (ZAR150 per person) and Birds of Prey (ZAR70 per person) are additional costs.
Gratuities for the guide/driver are optional and appreciated.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against sun and insects.
Carry a camera to capture the wildlife and cultural experiences.