Things to do in KwaZulu-Natal
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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Full Day Big 5 Safari with Braai Lunch★ 4.95 (423) · 7h–8h
Top rated
St Lucia Hippo & Crocodile Boat Cruise, iSimangaliso★ 4.74 (352) · 2h
Best value
St Lucia estuary boat cruise: Hippos, crocs and mangroves★ 4.73 (153) · 2h
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Durban Canal Boat Cruise: Waterfront Tour & Fish Spotting★ 4.49 (148) · 30mUS$ 10.09View ›
Walking Tour of Durban Markets: Victoria Street & Local Combi★ 4.96 (139) · 5h–6hUS$ 69View ›
Sani Pass & Lesotho Day Tour from Underberg★ 4.94 (139) · 7hUS$ 73View ›
iSimangaliso: Full Day Safari, Cape Vidal Snorkeling & Picnic★ 4.98 (138) · 6h–7hUS$ 76View ›
Durban: Elephant Encounter & Tala Game Reserve Safari Tour★ 4.54 (136) · 6hUS$ 196View ›
Sani Pass & Lesotho: Private 4x4 Tour, No Groups★ 4.98 (131) · 6h–7hUS$ 69View ›
Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour from Durban: Border crossing & Basotho village★ 4.77 (124) · 12hUS$ 246View ›Lowest price (10)
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Night Safari: Leopard WildlifeA 3-hour night drive safari through iSimangaliso Wetland Park takes you into the Western Shores to search for nocturnal wildlife including leopard, hippos, buffalo, elephants, giraffe and rhino. A live English-speaking guide leads the drive, blankets are available on the vehicle, and conservation levies are included in the price. The park operates under only two concession holders, so the experience is rarely crowded after dark.Is it for me?Book the May-to-October window if you want cooler evening temperatures and the dry season's clearer visibility; the November-to-March dates offer warmer nights and different animal activity patterns tied to the wet season. Both seasons deliver nocturnal sightings—your choice depends on when you're traveling and which weather suits you better.
Durban Airport Transfer: Flight Tracking & Meet-and-GreetYou get picked up at Durban airport with a name board and your flight tracked for delays, or collected from your hotel with time to spare for departure. The driver has a professional permit, the car is air-conditioned and well-maintained, and the price is fixed — no negotiation, no hidden fees for traffic or wait time. Infant seats and wheelchair accessibility are available if you need them.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Durban with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation — the driver waits at arrivals, the price is fixed before you arrive, and flight delays don't cost you extra, which is what turns a long transfer into something you don't have to think about.
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Big Five Safari: Half-day Park TourA half-day Big Five safari tour through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in St Lucia, departing at 5am from your accommodation or 6am from Nyalazi gate, with expert guide, open safari vehicle, park entry, light bush breakfast and tea included. The morning timing catches wildlife at their most active, and the fixed six-hour window leaves the afternoon free.Is it for me?The six-hour window means you can book a morning safari and still have the afternoon for other activities in St Lucia — the early start is what puts you in the park when the Big Five are moving, and the fixed return time keeps the day from running into lunch or evening plans.
Sani Pass day trip: 4x4 mountain crossing in KwaZulu-NatalA guided 4x4 tour of Sani Pass in KwaZulu-Natal that climbs the Drakensberg's highest mountain crossing into Lesotho and back. The route winds steeply through the summit, crosses the border post, and includes a stop at a Basotho village with fresh bread tasting. A trained guide leads the full day; the vehicle, insurance and all logistics are arranged, so you arrive and the pass unfolds.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to experience the highest mountain pass in Southern Africa without driving yourself or arranging the border crossing—the 4x4 and guide handle both, and the full day means the route unfolds at a pace that lets the landscape matter instead of becoming a blur of hairpins and altitude.
Sani Pass & Lesotho tour from Durban: 4x4 mountain driveA full-day tour from Durban to Underberg and up Sani Pass in a 4x4 vehicle, with a traditional Sotho village visit and guide included. The drive departs at 6am and returns at 6pm, covering the N3 highway south to the Drakensberg foothills, then switchbacks onto a gravel pass that climbs into Lesotho. Bottled water is provided; lunch and drinks at Africa's highest pub are at your own expense. Children from age 6 are welcome, and a moderate fitness level helps with the terrain and altitude.Is it for me?The 12-hour commitment means this tour fills most of your day, so book it when you have a full day free and no other plans in Durban. If you're arriving or leaving Durban on the same day, the early 6am start and 6pm return make it difficult to combine with flights or other activities.
Lake St Lucia Boat Safari: Hippos & Crocs in iSimangaliso ParkYou’ll spot hippos and crocodiles up close on Lake St Lucia, cruise past rare birds, and end your day with sand between your toes at iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It’s an easy way to see wild South Africa without any hassle.
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari from Durban: Big 5 Day Trip & PickupYou’ll feel South Africa’s wild pulse on this Big 5 safari day trip from Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi. Watch rhinos up close with a local guide, cross rivers into Zululand landscapes, and catch glimpses of daily life along village roads. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about those small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Hluhluwe Big Five Safari: Full-day Wildlife TourA full-day Big Five safari from Richards Bay Harbor to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve, with a licensed English-speaking guide, open-air vehicle and bush barbecue lunch included. The park is home to the African Big Five, cheetah and wild dogs, and it was the reserve that saved the rhino from near extinction in the 1960s when fewer than 100 remained. Your guide has years of experience and will track wildlife throughout the day; the duration depends on your ship's arrival and departure times. All park conservation levies, transfers, refreshments and blankets are included.Is it for me?The six to ten hour window is built around your ship's schedule, which means you can spend a full day in the park without rushing back to the harbor—but it also locks you into the port call timing, so this works only if your ship is docked long enough for the drive, the safari and the return transfer.
Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban: 4×4 into LesothoThis guided day tour from Durban climbs South Africa's highest mountain pass in a specially equipped 4×4 vehicle, crossing into Lesotho at the summit and visiting a traditional Basotho village. Pickup from Durban hotels, transport through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to Underberg, the ascent with an English-speaking guide, lunch at a mountain lodge, and return to Durban are all arranged; a current valid passport is required, and travelers must check visa requirements for Lesotho before booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to experience Sani Pass as a full mountain journey rather than a quick drive—the 4×4, the guide's knowledge of the landscape and the people, and the time spent at the summit and in the village turn a famous route into a day that holds together. The shared group format and fixed schedule mean the logistics are arranged, so you can focus on the climb and the views.
Safari & Zulu Culture Day Tour from Durban: Wildlife and VillageThis full-day tour from Durban combines a private game reserve, the African Raptor Centre and PheZulu Village, where you see wildlife, over 100 birds of prey, and Zulu cultural performances. Hotel and cruise ship pickup is included; the tour runs 8 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide, departing at 07:30 and returning around 16:30.Is it for me?Book this if you want wildlife, a raptor centre, and Zulu cultural sites in one day—the fixed itinerary combines all three without you piecing together separate bookings.
