2 Day Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Cultural Village from Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This is one of the most popular tours as it includes the Natal Lion Park and Tala Game Reserve and Phezulu Cultural Center (optional extra).You get to see a lot of wildlife. Accommodation at Tala Game Reserve – Fisherman’s Cottages or Aloe Lodge is very comfortable. You will enjoy the famous South African style braai. Minimum 2 people booking. We can cater for groups larger than 15 on request. There is also a discount for groups of 4 people and more. If only 2 or 3 of you are booked for the tour, the tour will become a private tour for you at no extra charge.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This is one of the most popular tours as it includes the Natal Lion Park and Tala Game Reserve and Phezulu Cultural Center (optional extra).You get to see a lot of wildlife. Accommodation at Tala Game Reserve – Fisherman’s Cottages or Aloe Lodge is very comfortable. You will enjoy the famous South African style braai. Minimum 2 people booking. We can cater for groups larger than 15 on request. There is also a discount for groups of 4 people and more. If only 2 or 3 of you are booked for the tour, the tour will become a private tour for you at no extra charge.
Itinerary
Day 1: Natal Lion Park
Stop At: Natal Lion Park, Umlaas Road, Cato Ridge 3730 South Africa
Leave Durban at 6:30am and head off to Natal Lion Park.
The Natal Lion Park is home to a variety of wildlife including Lion, African and Asian Elephants as well as Rhino, Zebra and Nyala. There our guide will drive around the park in search of the Elephants, Rhino, Zebra, Nyala. Afterwards, get up close to the King of the beasts – enter the Lion’s enclosure to marvel at the pride of Lions. This activity is very popular as it gives tourists a rare opportunity to enjoy the excitement of being so close to lions. Tourists are amazed at their size and beauty. Also on view is a variety of bird species. Spend most of the day at Natal Lion Park leaving in the afternoon at 2:00pm en-route to Tala Game Reserve.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Tala Private Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg 3202 South Africa
Arrive at Tala Game Reserve and check into accommodation in the Game Reserve. After checking in, proceed for the first Game Drive at Tala Game Reserve.
Tala is a wildlife sanctuary spanning over 3000 hectares and incorporating many diverse natural environments. The reserve features over 380 bird species, with big game that includes kudu, hippo, giraffe and eland. The reserve is well stocked with a rich variety of game, bird and plant life, nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal. Get up close with the tiny mongoose, or the largest of all the antelope in southern Africa, the eland. Tala boasts around 20 species of antelope, including some special breeds, such as the oribi, bushbuck and reedbuck, with other game in abundance. Children four years old and over are permitted on game drives at Tala. End the afternoon Game Drive at 6:00pm and prepare for dinner.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at the comfortable Fisherman’s Cottages in Tala Game Reserve
Day 2: Tala Game Reserve
Stop At: Tala Private Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg 3202 South Africa
We go for an early Game Drive at 6:00am. We return for breakfast at 9:00am.
After breakfast we check out of accommodation at 10:0am. We proceed for another Game Drive before departing from Tala Game Reserve at 12:00. We proceed to Phezulu Cultural Centre.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Phezulu Safari Park, Old Main Road, Durban 3660 South Africa
En-route to Phezulu Cultural Centre we stop-over for a light lunch. Our final stop is the ‘Valley of 1000 Hills’ to experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village. Visitors are taken into a traditional Zulu homestead to experience what traditional Zulu life was like those many years ago in the 1800. Inside a traditional Zulu homestead there are thatched huts placed in a circular position, with the cattle placed in the centre as a form of protection. At PheZulu’s ‘Sibaya’ or homestead the thatched huts are surrounding the auditorium which faces the beautiful ‘Valley of 1000 Hills’. Tourists are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where the various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained, giving tourists an insight into the fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show is impressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour – a truly unforgettable experience.
From Phezulu Cultural Centre head back to Durban arriving at 6:00pm for drop offs at hotels or at the airport.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Durban, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
