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h e L a s t O u t p o s t
Outpost Safaris being based in Durban puts us in a
position to provide excellent vacations in the beautiful province.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in one province, has everything
a visitor would look for, big 5 game reserves, spectacular
mountain ranges, tropical climate and fantastic coastline,
wetland ecosystem and it is also the home of the proud Zulu
nation. |
DURBAN
& COAST
 The
city with a carnival buzz, Durban has been South Africa’s
playground for many years. Life is never taken too seriously,
with the sundrenched beaches and warm Indian Ocean often being
preferred to an afternoon in the office. Durban has a mixture
of cultures; Zulu, Indian and European making it a unique
city to visit. The Natal coast is very tropical, with warm
weather all year round due to the warm Indian Ocean. Umhlanga
Rocks is probably the finest resort village near Durban –
with hotels, great beaches and loads of ocean activities.
The KZN coastline offers some of the best surfing anywhere
in the world.
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THE INTERIOR
Home of the Zulu nation, with numerous historical sites
and battlefields, telling of a turbulent past. The Zulu’s
proud history may be rediscovered, including the exploits of
Shaka Zulu, the founder of this mighty nation. Isandlawana,
the site where the Zulu Impi (armies) defeated the British,
is still a popular tourist destination, as are the Zulu cultural
villages of Dumazulu and Shakaland. |
NORTHERN
KWAZULU-NATAL
Big 5 game reserves, preserved lake systems, wetlands,
dune forests and untouched natural beauty awaits the visitor
to South Africa’s best kept secret, Maputaland (north
KZN). Awe inspiring is the only way to describe this natural
marvel as 7 different ecosystems co-exist so close together.
The St. Lucia wetlands was recently proclaimed a world heritage
site, and justifiably so. Hluhluwe Game Reserve is the most
notable Big 5 sanctuary, and is home to the largest concentration
of white Rhino in the world. |
 Sodwana
bay has the earth’s southernmost coral reefs, which attract
divers from all over the world. The lakes ( st.Lucia, Sibaya
and Kosi) will take you to a time when Africa was still waiting
to be explored.
Adventurers will love KZN as it provides some excellent
hiking trails, superb scuba diving and some of the best deep
sea fishing in the world. |
THE
DRAKENSBURG
South Africa’s most extensive mountain range
stretches along the interior of the country, forming a dramatic
escarpment between the coastal plains and high lying plateau.
Hikers and serious climbers are attracted to the dramatic
beauty and challenging trails waiting to be conquered.
For the Eco-tourist, being in this
landscape will take your breath away, with numerous waterfalls
and sheer Vertical Mountain faces.
Adventurers check the hiking page
for Drakensberg adventures with a qualified mountain climber,
it is sure to get your adrenaline pumping. |
I
t i n e r a r y s e l e c t i o n
The best way to organize your trip would be to go
to the accommodation page and select your preferences in locations,
and Out-post Safaris will put it together for you. We do however
make a suggested itinerary, but can be altered to suite your
requirements.
S u g g e s t e d I t i n e
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Day 1 |
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Arrive at Durban international airport;
transfer to The Sands Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks. Afternoon at
leisure. |
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Day 2 |
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After breakfast, down to the beach where
you will be taken dolphin viewing in a rubber dingy, The natal
coast is known as the Dolphin coast and for good reason. Once
spotted you have the option get in the water and snorkel, watching
them swim by. |
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Day 3 |
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After breakfast,
leave Umhlanga and set off for the Drakensberg. Arrive at
the Drakensberg Garden Resort in time for lunch. Afternoon
at leisure. Activities include an 18 hole golf course, horse
riding, trout fishing and hiking. |
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Day 4 |
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Optional full day
hike in the magnificent surroundings, or leisure at resort. |
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Day 5 |
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After breakfast,
set off for Iphiva Bush Lodge in Zululand, on the way stopover
at Shakaland to learn about the charismatic Leader who created
an empire and a legacy. Over night at Iphiva Bushlodge, in
a floating chalet. |
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Day 6 |
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Day at leisure at
Iphiva, with optional action activities, including water-skiing,
sailing or some excellent bass fishing. And the kitchen will
prepare the fish you catch for you dinner. |
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Day 7 |
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After breakfast,
set off for Hluhluwe game reserve [ 1 hr drive], drive through
game reserve to hilltop lodge, situated inside the reserve.
Later go on a night game drive in an open vehicle with professional
game ranger. |
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Day 8 |
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Day spent in Hluhluwe Game reserve. |
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Day 9 |
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Wake up for early
morning game drive, breakfast at hilltop then depart heading
for Phinda Private Game Reserve. Voted Africa’s best
private game reserve, Phinda offers 5 star accommodation in
4 lodges within the reserve, and one night there is a must
to treat yourself. |
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Day 10 |
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After breakfast
set off for Kosi Bay, accommodation is at Kosi Bay Lodge.
Afternoon at leisure. Optional activities include snorkeling
in bay, 4x4 sand dune adventure, hiking in the sand forest
(recommended for birders) or just laze on the isolated beach. |
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Day 11 |
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Day trip to Ponta
D’Ouro in Mozambique ( 1 hr drive from Kosi, and don’t
forget your visas), spend the day in this tropical haven,
snorkeling, scuba diving and sampling the Portuguese styled
seafood that is prepared there. |
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Day 12 |
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Game drive in nearby Tembe Elephant Park,
Which has large herds of Elephants inhabiting the Sandforest
wetlands on the Mozambique border |
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Day 13 |
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Leave Kosi Bay and
set off for Umhlanga Rocks. O/night at the Umhlanga Sands
Hotel. |
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Day 14 |
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Morning at leisure, transfer back to
Durban international airport. |
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