City: KwaZulu-Natal
Top Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal
Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The Best Tours
KwaZulu-Natal (/kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/; also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban. It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.
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1. Durban City Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our tour of Durban, a bustling metropolis, often called the cultural ‘melting pot’ of South Africa, includes a drive through the sports corridor with its impressive sporting facilities to the Blue Lagoon area on the Umgeni River where you get a panoramic view of the whole bay of Durban. Then past the so-called Apartheid Beaches, the Marine Parade (Golden Mile) where you will see the rickshaws, en route to the impressive developments at the new Point Waterfront area. We drive past the busiest harbour in Africa and various historical monuments, and then through the city centre where the original Railway Station building, the City Hall and the Post Office buildings each have a story to tell. We stop at the Indian Market where you get a glimpse into the Indian culture and bargain for souvenirs and spices. Our last visit is to the Botanical Gardens with its extensive collection of trees and plants from all over the world, as well as a famous cycad collection and orchid garden.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Tipping
Reviewed By Bulat2318
Wonderful journey. Due to almost suspense of tourism at covid I was alone and all attention was for me like in personal VIP tour. Pickup and return on-time. Car and SUV were comfy. SUV driver is high professional in hard and dangerous mountain road. Zamani is knowing guide and also good driver. Both are great interlocutors. I saw some places in Durban and pleasant landscapes, towns and animals on the way. Sani Pass has impressionable mountains, gorges, rivers, waterfalls and plants. I watched the village in Lesotho with it's special countrylife and highest pub in Africa. And we were so lucky with our sunny trip just after that the weather changed to rainy. I'm extra satisfied! High recommendations! Many thanks! Ngibona kakhulu!
2. Culture Walking Tour of Durban
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!
Inclusions: Lunch, Local minibus combi from starting point and back to where the tour ends, Personal guide
Exclusions: No drinks included, Personal expenses, Pick-up from hotel
3. Big 5 Safari Durban Day Tour from Durban
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a 6 hour game drive with a barbeque lunch. Mzansi Safari Africa offers a unque experience of Barbeque in the wild with game viewing
Inclusions: Lunch is a Braai( barbeque). this is at a Picnic site in the game reserve on the banks of the Hluhluwe river.There will be meats, salads, rolls and baked potatoes on offer., Air-conditioned vehicle, the Open Safari Vehicle with a qualified Safari guide will be you transport in The Game reserve, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By neelypeel
Paul was an absolutely superb guide. His consideration and care for his customers was exceptional, right from pick-up at the airport and drop-off in suburban Durban, to dealing with all aspects of the practicalities of a safari. We stayed for two nights at Hilltop camp in a family chalet (breakfasts and suppers included), and found the facilities very welcoming. Watch out for the cheeky gangs of Vervet monkeys, though! The food was very good (I recommend the excellent a la carte Kudu steak). The swimming pool was welcome between game drives, as were the small shop and veranda bar with wide views. We saw three of the big five very quickly, but Paul's immense experience allowed us to get so much closer over the three days. We almost became a part of a small herd of elephants as they walked by us on a small road, and we sat and watched groups of buffalo and rhino from metres away. The big cats eluded us, but Paul's enthusiasm for all wildlife more than compensated. I started to keep a tally of bird species (50+ new to me on my first visit to SA), and Paul kept introducing us to the smaller, easily overlooked aspects of nature that I suspect most guides ignore. He managed to enthuse our jaded 12 year old twins about dung-beetles, and (glow-in-the-dark!) scorpions, but his trick for hunting wolf spiders was simply jaw-dropping! I cannot recommend Mzansi (and Paul in particular) highly enough.
4. 3-Day Highlights of Lesotho Tour from Underberg
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The mountain kingdom of Lesotho is out-of-this world for its sheer mountain beauty. Combine that with its unique culture where the people have combined a 21st approach to certain day-to-day activities whilst holding onto their culturally unique way-of-life and it blends into an amazing experience. Our guests are often visiting Lesotho whilst on holiday in South Africa. We have perfected a 3-day tour which incorporates many of the top things to do in Lesotho, despite being on a time budget. Of course, Lesotho has even more amazing things to do and see, but we feel that this tour has become a favourite because it packs so much into just 3 days of overland in Lesotho! Sani Pass, Lesotho Cultural Immersion, Drakensberg Bushmen Paintings, Dinosaur Footprints, Modern-day Cave Dwellers and Semonkong.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Items of personal nature
Reviewed By annebB398XW
I would recommend the tour wholeheartedly. Our drivers were very friendly and well informed. The game reserve was great. The Sani Pass and Lesotho were fabulous. Be careful if you might get altitude sickness. We did a hike across the plateau. Very special. The food everywhere was good. The organization went perfectly.
5. iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Set of at 08:00 am and travel into South Africa's very first world heritage site. Sit back and let your personal ranger for the day give you all the information regarding this amazing and incredible park. Not only will one enjoy some amazing wildlife but also the chance to witness exactly why this park was proclaimed a world heritage site. You will travel towards Cape Vidal during this tour with numerous loop roads, hides and lookout points en route. Once you arrive at Cape Vidal you may have the opportunity to enjoy some snorkeling in the protected bay (weather & tide dependent). Enjoy a special Picnic lunch all the while enjoying the wildlife within the park.
Inclusions: A Full Picnic Lunch and Refreshments is included on this Tour, All vehicles carry additional coolers with bottled for the duration of the Tour, Conservation Levies Included, Mask & Snorkel is also included on this Tour (Weather Dependent)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By DerekH2103
The experience of riding with an eco guide in the vehicle was fantastic. By asking questions, you are also exposed to local culture and plants. The knowledge of the guide (Senzo) regarding the animals and birds contributed greatly to our day at Imfolozi.
6. Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
On our Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventures you'll be amazed with the amount of fish! Our highly skilled guides will guide you around safely in the water, while pointing out species of interest. We always have a torpedo buoy with us in the water for extra flotation and an underwater camera to capture your adventure with us!
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Park entrance fees
Reviewed By Martin V
Safari & Surf basically took care of all our activities. Everything was well organized and really the only way to experience the area is with Rick, his knowledge of the birds, fish, insects, fauna and flora means you leave with a new appreciation of the area. Thanks for going the extra mile Rick!
7. Full-Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Big Five Game Drive
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4.8 based on 26 reviews
This full-day game drive takes you to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park to search through the flora and fauna for the big five game of Africa. Enjoy a breakfast, and a BBQ lunch on this guided small-group tour for up to 9 guests. Entrance fees plus hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels/guest houses
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Amanarama12
Saw giraffes, elephant, wildebeest, groups of white rhino, warthogs, a variety of buck in the dawn light drive through the park. Bheki and Sandile made it a real learning experience with their fascinating local knowledge of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals and land forms. No questions went unanswered! The trip is also excellent value for money, and includes park entry fees, transport, breakfast and drinks along the way. We had a wonderful time and would definitely book Monzi Tours and these guides again. Thank you!
8. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Half-Day Game Drive from St. Lucia
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4.7 based on 12 reviews
This 7-hour game drive with your professional guide takes you to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park for the morning hours. Enjoy a breakfast at a picnic spot before embarking on a search for fauna and flora, but most importantly the big five: lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard, and rhino. Group size is limited to 9 people.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels/guest houses, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By MikeK4785
Saw 3 of the big five. Need the whole day here to see and experience everything. Well sign posted in the park as well as tour map that can be purchased at entrance gate. The big cats were very elusive, but saw elephant, rhino, buck and warthog by the dozen. Well worth paying R120 per adult.
9. Drakensberg Canopy Tour
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4.7 based on 231 reviews
Situated in an indigenous forest of the Central Drakensberg, in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® awaits you. Boasting Africa’s first elevated rock face walkway with a good mix of both cliff face and treetop platforms, and cable slides over the forest up to 60 metres high, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® must automatically go to the top of your “must do” list.Experience nature like never before as you slide along 12 slides through the forest canopy and enjoy a unique birds-eye view of the world around you. Set within the magnificent Blue Grotto forest, a World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® is guaranteed to take your breath away. The forest is home to over 150 species of birds including the rare Bush Blackcap.
Inclusions: Local trained guides, Bottled water and chocolate on tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Keren L
Beautiful location above among the trees and above the river and great adventure on the different zip lines. The staff was great - funny and attentive and made us feel very safe.
10. Safari Private Half Day Tour from Durban
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Enjoy a half day tour focusing on KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse wildlife. Only a 50 minute drive from Durban the tour is a relaxed day tour for the Safari enthusiast who doesn't want to travel too far. Your local qualified tour guide will share their knowledge and experience, educating you about South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal. The tour has two wildlife related stops. Natal Lion Park and Tala Private Game Reserve. The Lion Park has a pride of lions that will leave you in awe of their size and beauty as well as a herd of elephants that roam the valley. The last stop is Tala where we will take you around the reserve in search of wildlife. Tala has a wide variety of wildlife including Hippos, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra etc.
Inclusions: Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By RoseMarieOhio
Freddie, our amazing guide, was the best part. We arrived by cruise ship, 2 hour late. He waited and reorganized our tour so we missed only one small thing I can't even remember. We saw everything else including lions and hippos after the best time with the Zulu performance. I would give him more stars if I could. At the end of the tour, his boss called to make sure we were taken care of. When I spoke to him, he pretty much said it went so well because we had Freddie. Freddie knew every nuance of our visits....how much time to allow, what to pass over more quickly, where to spend the most time. Thanks to all of you.
