Full Day Natal Lion Park-Tala Game Reserve – PhezuluCulturalVillage from Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This is a popular tour as it includes the Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve and Phezulu Cultural Village. Encounter lions and elephants at Natal Lion Park. More wildlife at Tala Game Reserve including the rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, eland, and many more. Experience the Zulu culture and the exhilarating Zulu dances. Minimum 2 people booking. We can cater for groups larger than 15 on request at Phezulu Safari Park (optional). There is also a discount for groups of 4 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 a popular tour as it includes the Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve and Phezulu Cultural Village. Encounter lions and elephants at Natal Lion Park. More wildlife at Tala Game Reserve including the rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, eland, and many more. Experience the Zulu culture and the exhilarating Zulu dances. Minimum 2 people booking. We can cater for groups larger than 15 on request at Phezulu Safari Park (optional). There is also a discount for groups of 4 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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Natal Lion Park, Umlaas Road, Cato Ridge 3730 South Africa
We will pick you up at 6:00am to commence our tour.
The Natal Lion Park is home to a the Lion, African and Asian Elephants as well as Zebra and Nyala. There we get up close to the King of the beasts – enter the Lion’s enclosure to marvel at the pride of Lions as you keep the windows and doors of your vehicle tightly closed. 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. We proceed to see the elephants – allow the elephants to touch you with their tasks.
From Natal Lion Park we proceed to Tala Game Reserve.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tala Private Game Reserve, R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg 3202 South Africa
Tala Private Game Reserve 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 the rhino, buffallo, 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Phezulu Safari Park, Old Main Road, Durban 3660 South Africa
Our final stop is the ‘Valley of 1000 Hills’ to experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village (optional extra). 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Durban, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
