10 Night Beach, Battlefields & Safari (4 Star )

Day 1
On arrival at Durban International Airport, you make your way to the Avis Desk, and collect your rented car. From the airport you drive to Ballito Bay, where you check in at the Boathouse for (4) nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

The Boathouse
Nestled between the fields of Natal "Green Gold", golden beaches and the warm Indian Ocean lies the coastal village of Ballito. Popular for spotting the Bottle-nose dolphin feeding along it's shores, Ballito is at the heart of the Dolphin Coast. It is here, on the beach front, that you will find The Boathouse. A luxury retreat inviting you to take a front seat in watching nature at play. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking Salmon Bay before setting out for an activity-filled day at one of the nearby golf courses or just soaking up the sun next to our pool. Use the direct access to the beach for lengthy strolls along the Dolphin Coast line, or simply watch the tide come in while sipping a sundowner from our fully licensed bar. Our en-suite rooms are each individually decorated with superb features like selected Satellite TV, Air-conditioning, Telephones and tea and coffee making facilities. With all the comfortable surroundings of soft furnishings and lush carpets you will soon find yourself at home at The Boathouse. Recline in spacious living areas offering tranquillity after a sun-filled day at the beach. Abundant patio areas offer a superb view of Salmon Bay and dolphins playing in the waves.

Day 2
Day at your leisure to enjoy the warm waters and golden sands of the Natal north coast.

Day 3
Day at your leisure to enjoy the warm waters and golden sands of the Natal north coast.

Day 4
Day at your leisure to enjoy the warm waters and golden sands of the Natal north coast.

Day 5
Today you drive inland to the battlefields district of Kwa Zulu Natal. Here you spend (3) nights at the Babanango Valley Lodge on a full board basis. Included in your stay is one guided tour of the battlefields in the area.

Babanango Valley Lodge
Zululand is an amazing place: it has a striking scenic beauty, a great diversity of animals and plants, a colourful and often dramatic history and a world famous people - the Zulus - with their fascinating culture.At Babanango Valley, situated at the heart of Zululand, we like to think that we are able to give you just a glimpse of Zululand - for a lifetime would be too short to get to see and know it all. Babanango Valley Lodge offers the highest standards of service possible, by anticipating and meeting our guests every need, while retaining the friendly hospitality and distinctive charm that our guests would expect of a small gracious Country Lodge. Babanango Valley Lodge combines attentive personal service with luxury and charm. The cozy lounge, with it's crackling log fire in winter is the gathering point for a pre-dinner drinks. The gentle candlelight, silver and crystal in the elegant dining room, furnished in Stinkwood, compliments the exquisitely presented cuisine. On warm and sunny mornings, breakfasts are served on the patio. The seven en suite bedrooms are tastefully appointed. Anticipating our guests every need. Guests may relax around the sparkling pool, with its stunning view or participate in the many possible activities on offer from the Lodge.

Day 6
At leisure to enjoy Babanango Valley Lodge and a guided tour of the battlefields.

Day 7
At leisure to enjoy Babanango Valley Lodge and a guided tour of the battlefields.

Day 8
Today you drive onto the Zuka Private Game Reserve, where you spend (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Zuka Private Game Reserve
Zuka Private Game Reserve is located in the heart of Northern Zululand. 3 hours drive north of Durban and 5 hours drive from Johannesburg. Zuka is also accessible by air, 1.5 hours flying from Johannesburg. The Zuka reserve is 1,350 hectares in extent and is situated at the foothills of the Lebombo Mountain Range, a rift valley that stretches from central Africa southwards to the Greater St. Lucia World Heritage Site. Zuka also neighbours Umfolosi, Mkunzi and Phinda reserves, this area provides great opportunities to spot the Big 5. The Camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole within the extinct Bumbeni Volcano crater, which attracts a wide spectrum of wildlife from the surrounding bush. The Bush Camp offers the African traveller the opportunity to experience the natural beauty and diversity of this area. Zuka’s rich vegetation attracts over 350 different species of bird including the endemic and really seen Pink throated twinspot, African Broadbill, Neargards sun Bird and Rudd’s Appalis. The Bush camp offers a high standard of service and a wide range of personalised bush and beach adventures. The camp accommodates ten guests in five comfortably appointed air conditioned suites, each with en-suite private facilities and modern amenities. Ideal for family getaways, small corporate conferences and team building trips. The understated comfort of the camp is complemented by the attentive and dedicated staff, led by Anton and Paula Louw, partners in this new ecotourism venture. The camp prides itself on home-style cuisine and an understated casual atmosphere. The dining experience is varied, with meals served at stylishly set tables in the dining room or around the roaring fire in the boma, under a blanket of stars. The thatched open plan lounge / dining room / bar and verandah overlooking the waterhole.

Day 9
Day spent on safari at the Zuka Private Game Reserve.

Day 10
Day spent on safari at the Zuka Private Game Reserve.

Day 11
Today you take a leisurely drive back down to the Durban International Airport where you drop off your rented car.

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