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Kwazulu Natal Safaris and Vacations

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Take a trip to KwaZulu Natal on your South Africa Vacation

KwaZulu-Natal is a province located in the southeastern part of South Africa. It shares international borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho as well as domestic borders with Mpumalanga in the north, the Free State in the west and the Eastern Cape in the southwest. Prior to the elections of 1994, the area was made up of the old province of Natal and KwaZulu which was a Bantustan – a black homeland for the Zulu people which can be experienced on a South African vacation.

KwaZulu-Natal is the third smallest province in South Africa yet it hosts the second largest population. The area is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations on South African tours with several in-demand coastal holiday resorts including Port Shepstone, Umhlanga Rocks and Margate.

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found in KwaZulu-Natal, iSimangaliso and Drakensberg Park on  South Africa travel. In 1999, iSimangaliso became South Africa’s first World Heritage Site due to its natural beauty and unique global values. Drakensberg Park, which is part of the Drakensberg Mountain Range was listed in 2000 because its diverse habitats protect a great deal of endemic and globally threatened species and also because it contains the largest and most concentrated group of rock and cave paintings in Africa south of the Sahara.

KwaZulu-Natal is also home to Zululand, the heart of the Kingdom of Zulu. In this region, modernity coexists with very traditional African ways of life in one of the most historic places in South Africa.

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Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English

Currency

South African Rand (ZAR)

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Hluhluwe, South Africa
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A World in One Country: Kruger, Zululand & Cape

Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, KwaZulu Natal, Zululand, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Johannesburg
Great value, group tour explores South Africa in depth. Staying in moderate hotels, travelling by road, see Cape Town, Kruger, the Garden Route and more.
14 days
From US$4,422/p.p.
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Young Leopards Amazulu Private Game Reserve
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South African Safaris In Style

Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal
Unleash your wild side in South Africa, where the thrill of safari awaits! With two remarkable game lodges and Indian Ocean serenity, nature beckons.
9 days
From US$7,501/p.p.
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Rovos Rail
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South Africa Elegance: Rovos Rail & Safari

KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, and Pretoria
Indulge in an extraordinary luxury journey through South Africa, blending stunning rail travel with thrilling safaris and relaxing beach days along the coast.
9 days
From US$9,219/p.p.
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The White Pearl Resort
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Indian Ocean Safari & Signature Mozambique Coast

KwaZulu Natal and Zululand
Experience Big Five safari thrills and barefoot luxury on Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast.
8 days
From US$7,735/p.p.
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Cheetah cubs, Kruger National Park
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South African Eco Explorer: Johannesburg to Cape Town

Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and Kruger National Park
Experience South Africa on an eco tour, starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town. Discover wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich culture throughout your journey.
18 days
From US$3,694/p.p.
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Skip the more commercial wineries and visit artisanal producers—you’ll find sparkling wines and small-batch reds that are absolutely world-class.
Shamsheer (Sam) Cottar

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Djembe drumming at GOLD in Cape Town is an immersive African experience through their 14-dish food safari and unique live entertainment.
Shamsheer (Sam) Cottar

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The game viewing in Kruger and Eastern Cape always draws me back—it’s truly superb.
Shamsheer (Sam) Cottar

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South Africans are famously warm—when you’re new in town, you're often invited to a braai, our way of welcoming people through food.
Shamsheer (Sam) Cottar

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South Africa is a wonderful starting point for Africa. It's got some of the top cities in the world, stunning food and wine, and exceptional value for money.

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