8 Day Battlefields, Bush & Beach Safari

Days 1 & 2: Historical Battlefields

Begin your adventure at King Shaka International Airport. After collecting your hire vehicle, you'll head to Fugitives' Drift Lodge for two nights in a standard room with full board. If you don't wish to drive yourself, transfers can be arranged at extra cost.

Fugitives' Drift Lodge is near the famous battle sites of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana, where you can delve into the area's rich history with monuments, museums, and artefacts. Enjoy a half-day Battlefields tour to either Isandlwana or Rorke's Drift and learn how fierce Zulu warriors defeated the British army.

Days 3 & 4: Phinda Game Reserve Safari

After breakfast, travel to the renowned Phinda Private Game Reserve, located near iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Known for its lush landscapes and diverse wildlife, Phinda offers a superb safari experience with activities like game drives, nature walks, and birdwatching. Stay two nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge or Phinda Forest Lodge, including full board and various lodge activities.

Phinda Game Reserve is celebrated for its abundant wildlife, diverse habitats, and exceptional safari activities. Unlike many other South African game reserves, Phinda boasts lush, green landscapes due to its coastal rainfall region. This Big Five reserve features seven distinct ecosystems, providing a sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife, including the majestic cheetah, the critically endangered black rhino, and the elusive forest Suni, one of the world's smallest antelope species.

Phinda Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience with only six lodges spread across its 23,000-hectare expanse, ensuring an unhurried and uncrowded adventure in stunning surroundings. Stay for two nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge or Phinda Forest Lodge with full board, soft drinks, local wines, spirits, beers, tea, and coffee included. Enjoy peace of mind with emergency medical evacuation insurance and laundry services.

Daily lodge activities feature twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, nature walks, exceptional bird watching, and a variety of optional activities, providing an immersive and luxurious wildlife experience.

Days 5, 6 & 7: Thonga Beach Lodge

After your final Phinda breakfast, you will make your way to a pickup point, where you will be met by staff from Thonga Beach Lodge, who will take you to the lodge. Thonga Beach Lodge is set in the heart of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. This sub-tropical paradise offers pristine beaches, coastal forests, and clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Spend three nights in a forest room with full board and a range of selected activities, including kayaking, guided walks, and community village visits.