The Zulu Kingdom Tour Itinerary
Zulu Kingdom Special
Destinations:- Clarens - 2 nights
- Hluhluwe-Umfolozi and iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 4 nights
Day 1 and 2
We get up early for our trip to Durban via the Lesotho-Drakensberg and the Natal
Midlands.
The drive takes you through picturesque villages and regions with strange-sounding names such as Phuthaditjhaba, Qwa-Qwa and Golden Gate. The route meanders through the beautiful mountains of sandstone, pieces of which were also used as building blocks in many of the dwellings in the area. Late afternoon, the sandstone reflects an array of warm colours - gold, yellow and ochre. Keep your cameras handy! You spend the night in Clarens ("the jewel of the Free State"), well-known for its artists' colony.
The Natal Midlands is a beautiful region filled with stretches of farmland, charming little towns, a wonderful arts and crafts route and picturesque scenery, bordering on the sublime. Rivers, lakes, and waterfalls are abundant - and the landscape is endowed with green pastures, hills and forests. In its northern reaches this region is dominated by the foothills and mountains of the Drakensberg (the "mountain of dragons"). Spend time exploring the many coffee shops, art galleries, cheese factories, trout farms, potters, weavers and painters who have made this region their home.
Day 3 to 6
Undoubtedly, the main attraction of Africa is its wildlife, protected in national
and private game reserves. Our focus is on two of the most sought-after national
game reserves - Hluhluwe Umfolozi and the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park.
Established in 1895, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve is noted for its wide variety
of both birdlife and wildlife. Apart from game viewing drives there are guided
walks which can be especially rewarding in the early morning and late afternoon.
The Wetlands Park is a World Heritage Site and encompasses an immense mosaic
of habitats ranging from coral reefs and beaches, coastal forests, salt and
fresh water marshes to the drier woodland areas. This is a remarkably beautiful
place.
Yes, for the four days, experience the great outdoors in the company of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, and more species of mammals than anywhere else in Africa. Although sightings of these animals and birds are not guaranteed, experienced game rangers and trackers take visitors out in open safari vehicles to spots where there are usually sightings. The game rangers' wealth of knowledge of the bush and their own wildlife experiences make for interesting conversation around the fire.
Day 7
The management of Sunset Safaris and Tours bid you an African farewell - hamba
gathle!
You leave for the Johannesburg in the morning with a sense of nostalgia - "I
will return here, soon".
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