5 Night Beach & 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 (3) 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
Today you drive north to the Zuka Private Game Reserve, where you
spend the next (2) 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 5
On safari at the Zuka Private Game Reserve.
Day 6
Today you take a leisurely drive back down to the Durban International
Airport where you drop off your rented car.
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