Durban Tours & Trips
Most people think of Durban for its beaches, but the region changes quickly once you head north. Around St. Lucia, the estuary is home to hippos and crocodiles, and nearby reserves offer calm, unhurried game drives. In some villages, Zulu traditions still shape daily life. Wildlife and local culture sit close together here, often in the same stretch of road.
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- Thula Thula Game Reserve Experience 3Day/2nights
- Kruger Safari with Eswatini (Start Durban (from 29 December 2025))
- 3-day Durban, Culture and Wildlife (Accommodated)
- Kruger and the Kingdoms Safari
- Bush and Beach
- Thula Thula Game Reserve Experience 4Day/3nights ( Comfort)
- 7-day Kruger, Eswatini & Durban (Camping)
- Kruger Safari with Eswatini 35 to 45 (35 To 45)
- 7-day Kruger, Eswatini & Durban (Accommodated)
- Addo, Lesotho & Drankensburg Experience 7Days/6 Nights ( Comfort)
Stay at the 4-star Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp in KwaZulu-Natal's oldest private game reserve, where you'll have Afro-French meals and head out on guided drives to look for Africa's Big Five like elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and hippo, plus take a 2-hour boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Duration 3 days Destinations Durban, St Lucia Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
- US$1,264
This 7-day trip from Durban takes you through South Africa and Eswatini, sleeping in beehive thatched huts at Mlilwane's Main Lodge and glamping tents inside Kruger National Park. Check out UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetlands Park in St Lucia where hippos wander freely, then see White Rhinos at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Ages 18+.
Duration 7 days Destinations Durban, St Lucia, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Hluhluwe, Eswatini, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $1,255
10% Off- US$1,130You save $126
3-day Durban, Culture and Wildlife (Accommodated)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The St Lucia boat tour was a disappointment being mid day when too bright and animals not active and estuary is 'dead' on one side.”
Derek, traveled in May
KwaZulu-Natal unfolds from Durban, featuring St Lucia's estuary cruises and Hluhluwe's Big 5 safaris. Highlights include Mtunzini's bird sanctuary and traditional Zulu culture, with en-suite accommodations rated 4+ out of 5 for comfort.
Duration 3 days Destinations Durban, St Lucia, Hluhluwe Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From
10% Off- US$995
Kruger and the Kingdoms Safari
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was excellent especially in Johannesburg and in Hazyview. The planned activities as well as the optional drives we paid for were excellent.”
Claire, traveled in February
The route to Durban showcases Zululand's rich heritage with traditional kraals and sugar cane fields. A Lake St Lucia cruise brings you face-to-face with hippos and crocodiles before reaching the coastal city's warm Indian Ocean shores.
Duration 7 days Destinations Johannesburg, Soweto, Sabie, Hazyview, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, Eswatini, EzulwiniSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
10% Off- US$1,997
The Dolphin Coast stretches from Durban's King Shaka International Airport, famous for sardine runs and sugar cane fields. Luxury awaits at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and Thonga Beach Lodge, offering Big Five safaris and Indian Ocean snorkeling before returning to Durban.
Duration 6 days Destinations Durban, Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator ATC Group From $3,950
15% Off- US$3,358You save $593
Stay at the 4-star Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp in KwaZulu-Natal's oldest private game reserve, where rangers take you on open-vehicle safaris to spot the Big Five—buffalo, elephant, leopard, rhino, and hippo. There's also a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park estuary.
Duration 4 days Destinations Durban, St Lucia, Hluhluwe, Cape Town Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
15% Off- US$2,282
7-day Kruger, Eswatini & Durban (Camping)
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a great trip, a lot of fun and our guides had a lot of knowledge about Africa.”
Hannah, traveled in July
The final stretch to Durban winds through pine forests and sugar cane fields, ending at Umhlanga Rocks. The city captivates with its blend of Indian and African culture, while the golden beaches offer optional activities. St. Lucia's quaint town provides a perfect prelude to this coastal metropolis.
Duration 7 days Destinations Pretoria, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, St Lucia, Durban Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $1,185
25% Off- US$889You save $296
