A 5-star facility on the Indian Ocean 25 miles north of Durban set in the indigenous coastal forests of Natal. It is designed to combine elegance with the openness of a tropical island resort.

It is set among woods, lakes, and wetlands.

Supurb value in an exclusive residential area with panoramic views of downtown Durban and the Indian Ocean. Elegantly furnished. Close to restaurants, shopping, and a short drive to Durban Beach.

One of the most acclaimed private reserves in the world, and adjoining the St. Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda offers an extraordinary range of ecosystems and wildlife from prisinte beaches and coral reefs to bushveld, savanna and sand forest.

Wildlife include elephant, black and white rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, nyala, giraffe, and a host of other antelope. This region is also noted for the diversity of birdlife.

Activities include gameviewing, boat cruises, canoeing, scuba-diving, and big game fishing at Sodwana Bay.

Ndumo Camp - Luxury tented camp surrounded by fever trees at Bonzi Pan just of the Mozambique border. One of South Africa's oldest and most scenic parks, Ndumo has excellent birding as well as black and white rhino, hippo, giraffe, and nyala antelope. 
 

Rocktail Bay Lodge - South Africa's most secluded coastal lodge, situated just meters from the Indian Ocean in the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve and adjoining the Maputaland Marine Reserve. Enjoy strolls along deserted beaches, drives to secluded bays along the coast and to nearby hippo pools, excellent fishing from rocky points, or walks in search of elusive forest birds. A number of exciting localities are in the vicinity and can be visited on day excursions. Snorkeling in the warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean is one of the highlights. Roctail Bay Lodge has just introduced scuba diving on the pristine reefs in this region.

The Natal Parks Board has been at the center of the conservation effort for most of the 20th century, operating several famous parks and reserves in Kwazulu Natal. They offer a range of affordable accommodations and activities in the parks.

Accommodations range from mountain hunts, tented bush camps and well appointed lodges in the Natal Parks. Prices range generally from $25 to $40 per person per night. 

Wilderness Trails (2 - 4 nights, $70 - $200 pp) available in St. Lucia, Mfolozi, Mkuzi, and Drakensburg.

Two of South Africa's most famous parks, with big 5 game viewing. Accommodation from tented bush camps to luxury hill chalets.

Private Tours

Horseback trail - Drakensburg - $50 pppn
Private Hikes and Tours

Diverse big game and birdlife. The habitat ranges from sand and riverine forest to acacia svannah to wetlands and coast. 

Scuba diving is possible in the St. Lucia Marine Reserve.