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.
“The whole experience was phenominal. Greg was an excellent host and knowledgeable guide. It was a great day out. Excellent trip. Met and exceeded our expectations.”
Sani Pass to Lesotho day trip: 4x4 ride, border crossing, Basotho village bread and beer. Small group from Himeville/Underberg.
“A great experience. Nice comfortable vehicle and very considerate driver who coupled up as a knowledgeable guide. Great experience!”
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.”
Hike the Mnweni Drakensberg over 3 days with gear, permits, meals, and a night in a cliff cave, for views near 3,100m.
“Soul Adventures and specifically Patrick are simply amazing.”
5-hour private iSimangaliso Wetland boat cruise from St Lucia: small group, snacks, and close-up hippo, croc, and bird spotting.
“The boat trip looking at all phases of hippo life was amazing. Photo opportunities were in abundance.”
Private Sani Pass day tour into Lesotho with a 4WD, village visits, a traditional healer meeting, and a gourmet picnic lunch.
“This was one of best and most spectacular tours we have taken anywhere. And we have been on tours in over 110 countries and counting. From the moment the driver/guide David met us at the hotel at the agreed upon time and openeRead more”
Small-group Big 5 safari from Richards Bay to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, with breakfast and lunch, wildlife-spotting focus, and no guarantees.
“We were picked up at the cruise port by Ashley. It was about 1 1/2 hour drive to the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. Ashley was so knowledgeable about all of the plants, animals and the land that we saw. He went out of his way to make the best possiblRead more”
Private 3-day Lesotho tour: 4x4 Sani Pass, Maletsunyane Falls, dinosaur footprints, diamonds, cave houses and village culture.
“Thank you for our special Mother & Daughter delayed Birthday tour of Lesotho as well as the little treats / birthday cake. It was amazing experience and we really enjoyed ourselves 😀 We thoroughly enjoyed the ride up Sani Pass, cast iron pot bread, mohair ladies, blanket presentation and Greg's humour. All accommodation was superb.”
