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Kwa Zulu Safaris

With the warm,coral-fringed Indian Ocean lapping at its eastern border and the mighty Drakensberg mountains guarding its western flank,you have the makings of  dramatic  Kwa Zulu safaris.

You can add a visit after your Kwa Zulu safari to the World heritage site,The Drakensberg.It goes by the older,very apt name uKahlamba,which means “Barrier of Spears”.

Bright green and lush in summer,and brown and snow-capped in winter,it offers a dramatic face in any season.It’s a great place to walk,ride a pony,glide,paraglide,or take an escorted trip to the summit.

Between the Drakensberg and the sea are the Midlands beautiful, mist-covered,rolling green hills sheltering cute villages,cozy pubs,creative studios and lots of lovely restaurants and coffee shops.

Leopard Mountain Suite, Kwa Zulu Safari

Leopard Mountain Suite

Kwa Zulu Safaris and Lodges

The luxury Phinda collection are with a selection of other Luxury Lodges and safari/tour packages on the page South Africa Safaris

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Imfolozi Bush Camp Safari 3 Nights

Cape Town/Kwa zulu /Safari

Kwa Zulu and Kruger Park Safari 5 Nights

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Just north of the Tugela River is the kingdom of Zululand the Kwa Zulu part of the double-barrelled name.

It was here that this proud and rather fierce nation fought so valiantly against British and Boer colonialism.You can spend days or even weeks exploring the sites of historical battles, museums and monuments.

So much to add to your Kwa Zulu Safari experience and some uniqu  Kwa Zulu Safaris choices.

MAPUTALAND – SOUTH AFRICA

Bounded by Swaziland and Zululand in the west and Mozambique to the north, Maputaland is KwaZulu-Natal’s northern-most region is a largely flat area of game parks, wetlands and marine reserves.

Sparsely populated, this region is one of the most unspoilt areas of the province, and a region where the wonders of the African bush can be experienced first-hand.

‘Maputaland’ comes from the Maputo River that flows through the area.

The area was originally under water and has risen only slightly above sea level with the result that the rivers dawdle and meander on their way to the sea and there are a large number of freshwater and brackish lakes and pans.

The many small lakes that form are home to many species of fish, water birds, crocodiles and hippo.The local inhabitants have developed ingenious traps across the lakes to trap the fish.This wild and unspoilt region comprises of the following Reserves:

Sodwana Bay Coastal Reserve is a scuba diver’s delight, with its many coral reefs and abundant sea-life.

The Tembe Elephant Park to the North, contains the last wild elephants in KwaZulu-Natal. There are also buffaloes, rhinos, hippos and leopards in the park.

The Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, the jewel in the Maputaland crown, has gained international recognition for it’s ecotourism practices and is a world famous tourist destination.

Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, situated at the mouth of the Kosi River, consists of many lakes, lagoons, mangrove swamps, palm forests and dunes. To protect the highly sensitive ecosystem, the number of visitors is limited and can only be accessed by four-wheel drive.

Ndumu Game Reserve is a 10,000 hectare game reserve on the border to Mozambique. More than 400 bird species, white and black rhino, hippo, crocodile and many antelope species can be found in the Reserve.

The False Bay Nature Reserve, situated on the western shores of Lake St Lucia, is home to an impressive sand forest – one of the most threatened vegetation types in South Africa, and host to a number of rare trees, shrubs and climbers.

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GREATER ST LUCIA WETLAND PARK – SOUTH AFRICA

The Greater St. Lucia Wetland area, Africa’s oldest nature reserve and a World Heritage Site is the largest estuarine system in Africa. The area embraces five ecosystems: Marine, Eastern Shores, St. Lucia Lake, Mkuze Swamps and Western Shores. This diversity offers the nature lover a rich variety of outdoor and wildlife experiences.

800 hippos

1200 Nile crocodiles

400 species of birds including 40 000 flamingos

Wilderness trails

Elephants, rhinos, coelacanths and whales coexisting within a few miles of each other.

100 miles of unspoilt coastline

Ancient swamp forests

109 species of reptiles

The big five mammals

Five species of turtles

Zulu cultural groups

2000 plant species

The world’s highest density of the black rhinoceros

65 kms long and 21 kms wide, with its lakes, lagoons, freshwater swamps, and grasslands, St. Lucia supports more species of animal than the better-known Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta, although these areas are much larger.

Although rich in bird and wildlife, for centuries, people have also come to the St. Lucia Estuary for the food and materials that it and the surrounding wetlands offer

To this day, thousands of Zulus harvest ncema grass each spring which they use to make sleeping and sitting mats.

SODWANA BAY – SOUTH AFRICA

Phinda is situated just 30km/19 miles due west of the white-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean – approximately an hour’s drive. Renowned for its scuba diving, snorkeling and sport fishing, the coastal park of Sodwana Bay rivals the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling

Only tropical dive site in South Africa

Beach drives

Deep sea game fishing

Marlin, whale shark, sailfish, dolphins and manta rays

Five species of turtles

Scuba Diving at Sodwana Bay

Sodwana Bay has gained international recognition as being a top dive and snorkelling site due to the variety of coral reefs, excellent visibility and phenomenal sea life. More than 1200 species of fish are found at Sodwana Bay and is abundant on and around the various reefs of hard corals, pinnacles, buttresses, caves and blowholes. The average visibility is 12m, but can get as good as 40m as there are no rivers running into the sea in this area, which usually bring all sorts of pollutants. The diving is good all year round. In summer the water temperature can reach 29° C, and the lowest is a mild 20° C. Many reefs are found at 18 meters or less, allowing for excellent snorkelling.

 Turtle Viewing

Sodwana also has five species of resident Turtles that regularly frequent the shores. Two of which, the Loggerhead and the Leatherback visit every year during the months of November through to March, to lay their eggs. It is a privilege to witness these creatures coming ashore in their droves to nest, and an even more incredible sight to then to watch the eggs hatch and their off-spring struggling to survive in a world full of hungry predators. There are only a few of these sites in the world and Maputaland boasts the longest running protection programs for turtles in the world.

 Fishing

Ski-boaters and shore anglers have the opportunity to catch a number of different game fish; barracuda, yellowfin tuna and kingfish to name a few. Fishing competitions are held regularly. Sodwana has produced record billfish and sailfish. Please note that Phinda supports catch and release procedures for deep-sea fishing

HLUHLUWE – UMFOLOZI GAME PARK – SOUTH AFRICA

The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park is one of the oldest and most prestigious of the South African game parks. Located 280km north of Durban, this 960km² wilderness has a warm and moist climate. Credited with bringing the white rhino from the brink of extinction to flourishing numbers, it is also home to the Big Five.

Sanctuary for the black and white rhino

The Big Five

Breathtaking scenery and viewing points

Over 350 species of birds

Game-drives, self drives, guided walks and self walks

The Umfolozi and Hluhluwe reserves were joined in 1989 and cover a vast and interestingly diverse landscape, consisting mainly of steep wooded hills, grass covered slopes and riverine woodland along the many rivers and streams. It is also known as one of the sanctuaries of the black rhino and has the world’s largest population of white rhino.

Game viewing

Hluhluwe – Umfolozi is home to 1,600 white rhino and 370 black rhino – an impressive number which means you are very likely to see one or both species. It also contains the rest of the Big Five; buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard, as well as many other species including blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe waterbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, cheetah, hyena and jackal plus about 24,000 impala. You may have some close encounters with elephants as they often cross or block the road right in front of your vehicle.

 Birdwatching

Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in the Park. The variety of bushveld and woodland birding found in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, combined with the natural wonders of the Lake St Lucia system and it’s central position to the rest of the Zululand Birding Route make this an excellent area for birdwatchers.

Other activities

There is a 40-seater boat on the Hluhluwe dam which takes visitors on daily guided trips. An experienced community guide conducts the trips and visitors can see an excellent range of birds and animals. Wilderness trails also offer the ultimate wildlife experience and Zulu culture can be observed in the community areas outside the Park.

ZULULAND – SOUTH AFRICA

A noble culture, magnificent wildlife and beautiful scenery is indicative of this fascinating region. Zululand is situated northwest of KwaZulu-Natal, one of the nine provinces of South Africa.

Fascinating Zulu culture

Shakaland – traditional zulu village

Ancient battlefields

Excellent wildlife viewing

Zululand birding route

Rich in symbolism and tradition, Zululand is the heartbeat of Africa. It was here that the King of the Zulus, Shaka forged his Zulu Kingdom, and the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu war was fought near Ulundi in 1879. Zulu kraals or villages in the region display the traditional Zulu way of life to visitors.

There are several exciting traditional Zulu villages open to the public, Shakaland and Duma Zulu amongst them. Shakaland, for example, is built on the site of Shaka’s original kraal and was the location for the filming of the movie ‘Shaka Zulu’. The village introduces the visitor to Zulu history, culture, medicine and beer, and the traditional dancing is a show for all ages.

Zululand is also home to an astonishing variety of wild game. The many game reserves, parks and farms in the region are dedicated to the conservation and heritage if wildlife preservation.

With 600 species recorded, the Zululand Birding Route is southern Africa’s birding diversity hotspot! A network of 14 self-drive routes offer a range of great birding localities that will thrill the most seasoned birder.

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