SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 kwazulu natal tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private 4x4 Sani Pass day trip from Himeville with a personal guide, warm blankets, tea stops, and spectacular switchbacks to Lesotho.
“What an amazing experience! Opted for a tour operator rather than self-drive so as to just sit back, relax and soak up the surroundings. This tour operator offers a topnotch experience. Their were 4 of us (2 couples) taking the trip and what a triRead more”
Sani Pass to Lesotho day trip: 4x4 ride, border crossing, Basotho village bread and beer. Small group from Himeville/Underberg.
“Overall experience, very knowledgeable guide, excellent driving skills, going the extra mile. Visiting the traditional homestead, tasting the home baked bread and beer was special and informative. Learning and experiencing the culture of Lesotho an added bonus to the Sani Pass. Thanks to Emile for a great day.”
Full-day early safari from Richards Bay into Hluhluwe–iMfolozi with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and Big Five hunting with local guides.
“Teshni was a great and knowledgeable guide. She picked our large group up from the cruise terminal in very nice van and provided some local snacks for breakfast. Lunch was a delicious spread of fruit, meat, veggies, and salad. She waited patiRead more”
Big Five safari odds in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, plus Richards Bay sights and a Ngweni Brewery lunch stop.
“Well organized and all I expected. Prompt and friendly guide/driver. We were met at the cruise ship port and returned there.”
10-hour private Lesotho day trip from Underberg/Himeville via Sani Pass, with picnic lunch, Basotho culture or horse riding, and a return over the pass.
“De natuur is geweldig. De pas is een unieke ervaring. Bezoek aan cultureel dorpje in Lesotho is een ervaring.”
5-hour private iSimangaliso Wetland boat cruise from St Lucia: small group, snacks, and close-up hippo, croc, and bird spotting.
“The tour got us up close and personal with Hippos and the many species of birds in the wetlands. It was both interesting and educational for me and fun for many of the younger members on the trip. We were also able to stop in St. Lucia for sRead more”
Hike the Mnweni Drakensberg over 3 days with gear, permits, meals, and a night in a cliff cave, for views near 3,100m.
“Wonderful hiking experience! The Mweni mountains were breathtaking and the organization was excellent.”
Private Sani Pass day tour into Lesotho with a 4WD, village visits, a traditional healer meeting, and a gourmet picnic lunch.
“Amazing tour guide Nati. Who knew exactly where to find those unexpected animals, very tasty picnic. Was totally blown away by the hospitality”
Small-group Big 5 safari from Richards Bay to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, with breakfast and lunch, wildlife-spotting focus, and no guarantees.
“Our day was very rainy. So limited in animal sitings. But we did manage to see quite a few. Ashley was a great tour guide.”
A 3-day Lesotho highlight tour from Underberg/Himeville: Sani Pass, dinosaur footprints, rock art, Kome Caves, Maseru, and Maletsunyane Falls.
“We did a custom trip from Underberg through Lesotho and returned through Sani Pass back to Himeville. It was a 5 day 4 night tour and it was fantastic!!!! Mondi and Peter were our guides and they surpassed even our highest hopes. They werRead more”
