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KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari

elephant-approachingLonging to see the BIG 5? Then this KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari is a must, visiting the Hluhluwe and iMfolosi Game Reserves in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari
Driving towards a herd of elephant

Duration: One day or extended if required.
Trips to one of our many parks or game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal can be done in a day but it is often better to spend at least one night and perhaps even two to experience a KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari to its full. Nothing can be more enjoyable than…

To experience a night and a very early morning game drive is a truly unique experience.
To watch the sunrise or sunset in the stillness of the African bush is simply a stunning event.
To sit round a fire enjoying a  barbeque or a ‘braai’, as it’s known locally, with a beer or glass of good South African wine is fantastic.

And then, of course, chatting about the sightings in the bush, rounds off the day.

The Bush_Solitary leopard
Solitary Leopard

Having been an Honorary Ranger some years ago assisting our National Parks in a variety of ways I’ve had many such experiences and they never cease to amaze me.

An unforgettable experience awaits you on the KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari – The Big 5!

Nothing quite beats the unbelievable excitement of driving around a corner and being confronted by one of the BIG Five. That kind of memory never goes away. The smell of the bush and the beast, the stillness or the roar gets the adrenalin going, always.

The Bush_Puff adder
Puff Adder
The Bush_Lion
Camouflaged lioness

The privilege of being in the middle of a breeding herd of elephant slipping quietly but quickly by, downwind of a herd of buffalo lifting their snouts testing for any potential danger, to stare at a solitary leopard lazing and posing in a tree, to witness a wild dog pack lock on to and run down an antelope and reduce it to horns and hooves in minutes and then move on again as perpetual hunters and runners do, swopping the lead all the time. That’s what the KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari is all about!

Every day in the bush is a good day!

Please contact me for more information on the KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari Tour. Should you have more than one day available, this tour can be tailor made to include  a trip to the Wetlands World Heritage Tour.

KwaZulu-Natal Bush Safari
African Sunset

Interested?

Please fill in this contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Iain Schouten
Tel: +27 31 716 8232
Cell: +27 79 649 3690

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Rural Zulu Cultural Tour

rural Zulu cultural tour
Traditional Rural Zulu home

Experience the traditional Zulu way of life with a fascinating full one day tour to the PheZulu Cultural Village, in the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

 PheZulu Cultural Village

Rural Zulu Cultural Tour

Traveling for about 30 minutes to the west of Durban we arrive at PheZulu Safari Park, set in the magnificent Valley of a Thousand Hills. The Valley of a Thousand Hills is a very apt name with rolling hills visible for as far as the eye can see. There are several attractions in the Village, giving one a feel for the traditional way of life.

PheZulu Safari Park

Scoutie with some Phezulu folk from the Gasa clan
Scoutie with some Phezulu folk from the Gasa clan

At the PheZulu village, the Gasa clan give you, the visitor a taste and feel for the rhythm of Africa. Have a look inside the traditional beehive shaped thatched huts and learn about the various artifacts, rituals and beliefs of the fascinating Zulu culture.

A highlight of this day tour is the Zulu dancing with dancers dressed to the hilt in traditional clothing. The dancing is really impressive!

Crocodile and Snake Park

Cultural rural Zulu tour
Snake and crocodile

Phezulu boasts a Crocodile and Snake Park with a knowledgeable guide to share some interesting facts with you. You can even have a hands-on experience with Cleo a 3.2m long Burmese python weighing 42 kilograms.

Game Drive (optional extra)

An optional game drive is available from the Crocodile and Snake Park. This game drive gives incredible views of the surrounding valleys and you can learn a bit about the medicinal plants in the area.

Latest sightings on this trip include Blesbok, Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Bush Buck, Duiker and Bush Pig.

Time for Lunch! (optional extra)

Somewhere between all this activity you’ll no doubt have built up an appetite. Fancy a Crocodile Steak or a traditional Zulu meal? Or perhaps a less adventurous meal of toasted sandwiches and burgers?  If your time allows, sit down for a relaxing meal at The Boma Restaurant.

Curio Shop

PZ curio shop
The Curio Shop

The curio shop is very well stocked with every African artifact imaginable. There is a wide selection of:

• Stone Carvings
• Wood Carvings
• Ostrich Eggs
• Pottery
• African Jewellery
• African Beadwork
• Zulu Spears and Shields
• Large Format Prints and Paintings

You’ll definitely find a beautiful memento of your trip to the PheZulu Cultural village.

Rural Zulu Cultural tour
Valley of a 1000 Hills

After a full and exciting day, we leave the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills on the scenic route back to your accommodation,  ‘on roads less traveled’.

Keen for a taste of traditional Zulu Culture? Contact me to find out more…

Iain Schouten
Tel: +27 31 716 8232
Cell: +27 79 649 3690

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