On arrival into Cape Town, after clearing customs and immigration, proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Welgelegen Boutique Hotel where you will stay for three nights. The rest of your day is at leisure.

After breakfast you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to the Cape Town Airport. Connect with your scheduled regional flight to Durban. On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge situated inside the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offers both early morning and afternoon/evening game drives. Game drive safaris are conducted in specially adapted open game viewing vehicles, with professional guides (maximum 9 people per vehicle). To preserve the wilderness no off-road driving is practiced. In addition to driving on our private concession within the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park we also have unlimited access to the greater Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park where you have the opportunity to spot the Big 5. Our guides meet the stringent requirements of Ezemvelo Parks Authority and senior guides hold the highest guiding qualifications possible in South Africa, to ensure that your encounters with the African bush are exciting, informative and safe.

Enjoy a half day safari through the park with one of our highly trained guides. Your safari includes a picnic lunch at one of the many beautiful view sites within the park. (pre-book at an additional cost)

Interact first hand with the locals in the area. Cultural tours provide an interesting and direct way for visitors to learn about the lives and daily experiences of the local people. Guests will visit one of the local villages. In addition with the assistance of an interpreter will gain an insight into local life. Dependent upon availability a meeting/consultation with the Nyanga (Traditional Healer) or the Sangoma (fortune teller) will provide the highlight of the trip. (additional cost)

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Kosi Forest Lodge where you will stay for two nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing activities at Kosi Forest Lodge.

The highlight of Kosi Forest Lodge is the canoe trip on the Kosi Lakes. Guests get the opportunity to canoe along the Sihadla channel and admire the magnificent Raffia Palms. The bird life while canoeing is very rewarding. Canoeing is always accompanied by a guide and is included in stays of one night. No experience is required.

The Kosi Lake system is a series of interconnected lakes which stretch over some 18km. The best way to see the system is by boat. Full day boat trips through various sized lakes and channels, include a walk through the famous Kosi Bay fish traps – a must whilst staying at Kosi Forest Lodge, as well as a picnic lunch and a swim in the sea at Bhanga Nek.

A full day visit to the Kosi Bay Mouth and takes just over an hour to drive to the beautiful Kosi Bay Mouth. See how the sea and lakes interconnect in a wonderful swirl of colour, sand and water. There’s great snorkeling with plenty of fish to view all year round. The water is warm and almost always crystal clear. The rock pools along this protected stretch of coastline are a virtual aquarium of brilliant sub-tropical fish. Enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and soak up the sun along this beautiful stretch of beach, followed by a scrumptious picnic lunch. Limited snorkelling equipment available at the lodge.

Turtle tracking is offered every night from 15 November to 15 January. These excursions (including transfers to and from the beach) can last up to 3-4hrs and may return very late. Giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles make their way home having swum the length of the continent in a return journey to the beach where they were born. Research has shown that eggs are often laid within meters of where the mother emerged as a hatchling years previously. Guests are able to view these magnificent creatures meters from where she is laying. Utmost precaution is taken to ensure that she is not disturbed.

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Thonga Beach Lodge where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Enjoy two full days of activities at Thonga Beach Lodge.

Mabibi offers superb snorkelling opportunities with a great diversity of underwater seascapes and marine flora and fauna. The shallow reefs along this protected stretch of coastline are home to an array of brilliant sub-tropical fish including moorish idols, parrot fish and blue surgeons. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean make this the ideal spot to snorkel or guests can simply soak up the sun and savour the tranquility of this pristine, sandy beach.

Scuba diving is phenomenal, with reefs located a short distance from the lodge. Shoals of game fish, sharks and schools of bottlenose dolphins are often seen. Our professional lodge diving team accommodates all enthusiasts; from the beginner to the veteran, wanting a tour of the very best our reefs have to offer. 1,250 fish species (Great Barrier Reef has 1500) occur on the reefs in this area. Dives are from a semi-rigid dive boat which accommodates a maximum of 8 divers at a time. The boat launches from straight in front of the lodge directly through the surf. This can be exciting and strenuous so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Diving is limited by weather and the tides and cannot be guaranteed. Guests must have proof of their diving qualifications. (ages 12 – 65 years only)

The Open Ocean adventure activity offers guests a rare opportunity to experience the variety of marine life that lives along the Elephant Coast. An exciting launch through the surf, in front of the lodge, takes you beyond the breakers to a world of dolphins, whales, whale sharks and snorkelling. The warm Indian Ocean supports a myriad of fish and marine life. Guests can sometimes swim with dolphins or whale sharks or snorkel with manta rays and giant turtles. No experience is required for this activity, but the launch through the surf can be strenuous. Maximum number of guests is 10. Weather and tide dependent. (ages 12 – 65 years only)

Explore Lake Sibaya by guided kayak with the chance of seeing hippo and crocodile en route. Enjoy sundowners on the shores of southern Africa’s largest fresh water lake.

In summer (Nov – Feb), nocturnal walks and drives along the beach in search of egg-laying turtles can be arranged.

Visit a Tsonga homestead and learn about their unique heritage and culture. Spend some time with community members discussing their rural lifestyle and their vision for South Africa. You also have an opportunity to see one of the local schools and see how these young South Africans are striving for a better future under trying conditions.

After breakfast and a morning activity you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Durban Airport. Connect with your onward flight arrangements (not included).