Imagine…
… you are planning to visit the South African province of KwaZulu Natal, known for its natural beauty and wide range of exciting activities, with Thanda Safari at the heart of your experience.
… you prefer to embark on a private tour led by a seasoned and knowledgeable guide, allowing you to enjoy your excursions without any worries.
… you wish to have a talented photographer accompany you on your trip, capturing memorable moments to serve as visual reminders of your journey.
… you seek to stay in the most luxurious five-star accommodations that the province has to offer and a superb cuisine is a priority.
… you prefer not to drive yourself, but rather be chauffeured by a dependable and experienced driver and guide.
If this aligns with your preferences, I believe that my Custom Luxury Tours would be an ideal fit for you.
I recommend a portfolio of top-rated accommodations in KwaZulu Natal as options for your stay. During the planning process for each trip, I consult with my guests to explore all available choices and then propose a tailored travel itinerary. I ensure that my guests and I only stay at locations where I have personally stayed and am familiar with. Additionally, any suggested excursions or activities are based on my own experiences.
The maximum number of guests I typically accommodate on my Custom Luxury Tours is five.
For one or two guests, I will hire a comfortable SUV (Toyota Fortuner / AVIS Group I). For groups of three to five guests, I utilise a spacious people carrier (Mercedes Vito / AVIS group N). For larger groups (6+), I arrange for a larger vehicle or bus with a designated driver.
On occasion I also incorporate stays in the Greater Kruger National Park (Mpumalanga Province) into the itinerary. Especially if good Leopard sightings are a priority for my guests.
Here are the various locations and accommodation options that can be incorporated a trip itinerary:
BIG FIVE SAFARI IN THE ROLLING HILLS OF ZULULAND
Thanda Safari
Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Tented Camp
Villa iZulu / Villa Sihlangene / Villa Endabeni / Villa Enqabeni
WETLANDS AND THE INDIAN OCEAN
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Makakatana Bay Lodge www.makakatana.com
Serene Estate Boutique Guest House www.serene-estate.com
INDIAN OCEAN
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Thonga Beach Lodge www.thongabeachlodge.co.za
DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse (Highmoor Nature Reserve) www.cleopatramountain.com
Hartford House (Midlands) www.hartford.co.za
Dragonview Lodge (Champagne Valley) www.dragonview.co.za
THE BATTLEFIELDS
Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift | Spionkop | Blood River
Fugitives’ Drift Lodge www.fugitivesdrift.com
PAKAMISA HORSEBACK AND WALKING SAFARI
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve www.pakamisa.com
CITY LIVING AT THE OCEAN
The Oysterbox Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban www.oysterboxhotel.com
Lavender Moon Guest House, Umhlanga, Durban www.lavendermoon.durban
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Elephant Plains Game Lodge www.elephantplains.co.za
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge www.sabisabi.com/lodges/earth-lodge
Shalati, The Train on the Bridge www.krugershalati.com
Walkersons Hotel & Spa (for stop-overs between Greater Kruger National Park and KwaZulu Natal) https://walkersons.co.za
And these are some of the experiences and activities available at each location:
BIG FIVE SAFARI (Thanda)
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Zulu Community Excursions
Wildlife Conservation Activities
Photography Lessons and Game Drives
Spa Treatments
WETLANDS (iSimangaliso)
Game Drives
Night Game Drives
Hippo and Croc Cruises
‘Time at the Beach’ Excursions
E-Bike/Bike in the Bush Excursions
Whale Watching (seasonal)
Turtle Drives (seasonal)
INDIAN OCEAN
Time at the Beach
Lake Sibaya Excursion
Whale Watching (seasonal)
Turtle Drives (seasonal)
Diving
DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS (Cleopatra)
Nature Walks
4×4 Mountain Excursions (Sani Pass)
Drakensberg Boys Choir Concerts
Balloon Rides
Spa Treatments
Helicopter Tours
Bushman Rock Art Caves
The Platform Art Gallery and more
The Piggly Wiggly Shopping Village
Howick Falls
Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
BATTLEFIELDS (Fugitives’ Drift)
Battlefield Tours
Nature Walks
PAKAMISA
Horseback Safaris
Game Drives
Bush Walks
CITY LIVING (Umhlanga)
Beach Walks
uShaka Marine World Excursion
Culture Shock Tour of Durban
Spa Treatments
High Quality Souvenir Shopping
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Spa Treatments
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