Accessible African Safari – 7 Day Tour

A unique 7 day opportunity to enjoy an exciting and accessible one of a kind African Safari. Enjoy breathtaking vistas, nature and wildlife, beautiful beaches, shopping, and a rich cultural experience.

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DAY 1
A warm welcome awaits you at Durban International airport where you will be met by your friendly hosts. You will be transferred in fully accessible, air-conditioned vehicles through Durban, Africa’s exciting seaside paradise to your hotel. Here we give you chance to unwind after your flight. The afternoon holds much excitement, we explore The Golden Mile along the Durban Beachfront with its wonderful mix of cultures, nationalities, shops, stunning beaches, flea markets restaurants and places of interest. You may choose exciting attractions to visit such as Ushaka Marine World Africa’s largest aquarium with its seal and dolphin stadium and aquariums where you can touch a starfish and feel the skin of a sea cucumber with the help of a trained guide. Be fascinated by sharks, sea snakes and stone fish! We have dinner along the Village Walk with its numerous shops and restaurants before heading back to your hotel for much needed rest from the days excitement.

DAY 2
A unique and captivating day begins. We head for Umshlanga a prime up-market beach resort with protected beaches, restaurants and many other attractions. Umshlanga is home to The Sharks Board where we enjoy an informative, entertaining and eye opening audio and visual of sharks and their history. For those who would like a adventure of a difference we head for the beach where the Quad-Para Association of South Africa through the sponsorship from Approved Auto and The Rotary Club of Kloof have placed 3 beach wheelchairs. These chairs allow persons with mobility difficulties the opportunity to be pushed easily over the beaches and to the water’s edge and in calm conditions one can float safely on water. There is no charge for the use of these chairs. Alternatively one can relax, unwind and enjoy the views of the warm Indian ocean all along the beachfront as it is completely accessible. Alternative tours can include a visit to the Umgeni River and Bird Park, Snake Park and lastly the Botanical Gardens. There is much to do! The night holds more excitement as we head for The Sibiya Casino with its stylish restaurants and chic niteclubs,25 gaming tables and 800 slot machines.

DAY 3
Time to head for The Valley of Thousand Years Hills towards Pietermaritzburg. Revisit a bygone era as you travel along the same roads as ancient Zulu Tribes did. Sleepy villages of ancient Zulu communities nestled in thick forests welcomes you to the valley. The Phezulu Park in The Valley of Thousand Hills is famous for its crocodile farm, the longest crocodile of which is 4.5 meters long. Learn of the African Zulu Tribe as you visit its cultural village. Be spellbound by the energetic Zulu Dancing with its awesome rhythm of drumbeats and African dancing. There is a stunning heritage market in Hillcrest filled with curios, quaint coffee shops, home industries and crafts where you will be entertained looking for special reminders of your African adventure.

DAY 4
After a well deserved rest and a full English Breakfast, we head for The Elephant Coast of Zululand to the Umfolozi/ Hluhluwe Game Reserve situated in the largest and most spectacular Ecotourism region in South Africa. Established in1895 Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi is the home of The Big Five and Operation Rhino. It became world renowned for saving the white rhino from extinction. This is where we will be spending the next two days. A warm welcome awaits you at your accommodation, The Hilltop camp which is situated high on the edge of a forested slope where it commands breathtaking views of Zululands hills and valleys. After settling in at your comfortable spacious and completely accessible thatched chalet, we introduce you to the magical experience of Zululand and explore this magnificent 100000 hectares of Africa. You will be sure to spot elephant, buffalo, giraffe, warthog, zebra, impala and wildebeest and many other species. The park is also home animals such as Lion, Leopard and Wild Dog. Enjoy a peaceful and safe ambience with Africa and its wildlife in your luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle with your experienced Game Ranger and your host. Enjoy a safari picnic at one of the several picnic sites with splendid views overlooking floodplains and rivers. All meals during your stay is at the Mpunyane Restaurant where you will be captivated by excellent service and world class cuisine. There is also the relaxing Uzavolo Bar Lounge which lends itself to discussions of the days experiences.

DAY 5
Today is the day where the spirit of Africa touches your soul. We embark on leisurely extended game drives to all areas of the Park. There is much to explore! Your experienced ranger will help you spot and identify many species of bird and animal life. (The Elephant Coast has more than 500 species of birdlife recorded). With a little assistance most people will be able to distinguish the more common families of birds in no time at all. Look out for the abundant animal life such as black rhino, nyala, kudu, hippo, crocodile, waterbuck, reedbuck, red duiker, baboons, monkeys, hyena, wildebeest, giraffe and often to be seen elephant and buffalo You may also see lion, cheeta, wild dog and other predators.

DAY 6
After waking up to the sound of Africa with birds and nature, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast and set off for the Memorial Gate and back to Durban. We visit St Lucia, a picturesque village situated within a nature reserve and which is surrounded by 5 distinct ecosystems and Isimangaliso Wetland Park. St Lucia offers the day visitor an endless wealth of possibilities with its shops, curio and African ware, flea markets, pubs, restaurants, boat trips, crocodile farms and a lovely interpretation centre explaining the ecology of the World Natural Heritage Site. We finally head back down the Elephant Coast to Durban to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

DAY 7
Time to rest relax and prepare for your flight and transfer to Durban International Airport. For those who prefer to extend their tour to Capetown or Johannesburg, we are more than happy to assist you with any final arrangements.