Rediscover nature in grand style at the 4 *Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp in the oldest private game reserve In Kwazulu natal.
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Richard’s Bay Port pick up/Drop off
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Rediscover nature in grand style at the 4 *Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp in the oldest private game reserve In Kwazulu natal.
Upon arrival at the port of Richards Bay you will meet the guide at the port terminal gate. You will board on air-conditioned vehicle and drive for one hour to Thula Thula Game Reserve. Embark on 2 hour games drive, Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris in open game drive vehicles through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter big game such as buffalo, elephant, hippo, leopard and rhino, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species and superb birdlife. At one you will proceed to the lodge for three course meal later in the Afternoon you will drive to Zulu Village interact with the friendly people of KwaZulu-Natal. A Bantu tribal group, the Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa. A local &Beyond guide will escort you through the community and share interesting insights and narratives about Zulu culture and its fascinating customs, beliefs, and traditions. You will be invited into a traditional Zulu homestead and given the rare opportunity to witness the daily routines and lifestyle of an authentic, rural Zulu family where eons of tradition intersect with modern life. Learn about the family structures, patriarchal duties, and matriarchal responsibilities of the tribe, find out how local homes are constructed and why cattle are so valuable and highly revered. Spend time with the respected local sangoma, a witch doctor and traditional healer, who will explain the significance of the ancestors in Zulu life, as well as the tribe’s spiritual beliefs and the importance of their sacred lands. Before the sunset you will drive back to lodge for the overnight and dinner
Accommodation. Elephant Lodge Safari Suite
Meals: Full Board
Today you will meet the guide at the lobby of the hotel to start your excursion St. Lucia Estuary Boat Cruise, Experience the beauty of the iSimangaliso /Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park on a relaxing two-hour boat cruise (three different daily departure times) along the St. Lucia Estuary. Learn about the magnificent birdlife, hippos & crocs to be sighted with educational talks. The boats offer ample space to walk around in & comfortable seats from which to study the beautiful scenery, and are custom built to venture into shallow waters. Excellent photographic opportunities are a given After the boat ride driver to the lodge to check-in have lunch. Relax around the pool; lunch is served at 13h00 and your leisure until the 16h00 game drive. After your game drive, dinner is served at 19h30 in the boma around the fire. A buffet dinner, African style, will be done in the boma, under the African sky.
Accommodation. Elephant Lodge Safari Suite
Meals: Full Board
Wake up for the 06h30 game drive. Arrive back for breakfast and later checkout and drive to King Shaka International (DUR) to catch your flight at 1:20 pm. The flight is approximately 2 hours direct in arriving in Cape Town at 3.30pm. Upon arrival you will meet the driver who will transfer you to Cape Town Port.
Optional Activity
o Table Mountain Tickets
