KwaZulu, Safari and Beach

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg and Transfer to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park Upon arrival in Johannesburg you’ll transfer to the domestic terminal for your connecting flight to Richard's Bay. You will then be met be a Wayfairer representative and driven to you luxury safari lodge in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. After a refreshing drink and a brief introduction to the lodge, you will be shown to your luxurious accommodation (a bush villa, family suite or safari room). You will then be invited down to the lounge to enjoy afternoon tea, before departing for your first game drive in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. Whilst on your game drive you’ll stop for sundowners to watch the spectacular sunset, and then you’ll continue on your safari keeping an eye out for nocturnal animals. Returning to the lodge you’ll have time to freshen up, before enjoying a delicious dinner on the deck as you recount the day’s events, accompanied by the night sounds of the bush. Overnight: Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park Meals: (_/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 3: On Safari Today you’ll enjoy two more game drives in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park with skilled rangers. As the lodge is situated within the park you won’t waste precious time driving to the park before your game viewing begins. Game drives start from directly outside the lodge and your driver can use the extensive network of roads throughout the park. Overnight: Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 5: Hluhluwe to Elephant Coast After breakfast you’ll leave Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and you’ll be transferred to your next accommodation which is located on the unspoilt beach of Mabibi on the Maputuland Coast (also known as ‘The Elephant Coastline’), part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. With tranquil bays and reefs for swimming and snorkelling, lush coastal forests, stunning freshwater lakes, golden sand dunes and an endless pristine beach, this is a truly idyllic location. You’ll stay at a secluded eco-lodge which perfectly captures the essence of a ‘Robinson Crusoe’ hideaway. From the deck of your thatched-roof hut you can relax and take in the views of the stunning beach below. Due to the remote location of the lodge guests stay on an all-inclusive basis and you’ll enjoy delicious buffet breakfast and lunch, afternoon tea, and a sumptuous three course evening meal. Overnight: Elephant Coast Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 7: Exploring the Elephant Coast Today you can enjoy local excursions or adventure activities, or you can simply relax and soak up the tranquillity of this pristine, sandy beach. You may wish to join an early morning guided kayaking trip at Lake Sibaya (Southern Africa’s fresh water lake) where you’re likely to spot hippos and crocodiles, or if early morning kayaking doesn’t take your fancy you can enjoy sundowners on the shores of the Lake Sibaya later in the day.    We also recommend that you visit a Tsonga homestead, school and clinic where you can meet local people and learn about their culture and heritage. Overnight: Elephant Coast Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 9: International Inbound Flight After breakfast you will return to the small airport at Richard's Bay for your flight to Johannesburg and then you’ll board your international flight home. Overnight: International flight Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)