BIG 5 BUCKETLIST SAFARI from Durban

ABOUT YOUR TOUR

Immerse yourself in nature as you traverse a premium Big 5 private game reserve in an open safari vehicle 4x4. Bring on the big cats!

Our Big 5 Bucketlist Safari is designed to give you the best chance of seeing Africa’s iconic Big 5 on a day tour within KwaZulu Natal. Enter into a premier reserve and meet your armed ranger who knows the reserve like the back of his hand. Kick it off with a 3 hour morning safari.

Your ranger will track predators and big game while keeping tabs on sightings throughout the reserve to ensure that you are in the right place at the right time. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course.

Time to stop to enjoy your packed lunch (excluded) at a scenic spot on the reserve. Discuss conservation and get a deeper understanding of Africa’s wildlife and ecology. After lunch you’ll jump back into the game drive vehicle and explore more of the reserve. Embark on another 3 hour game drive in a different part of the reserve. At approximately 15h30 we will depart the reserve and head back to Durban.

PRICE

3950 ZAR per person

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

FULL ITINERARY

05h30 — Collection from your accommodation

09h00 — Morning game drive at Manyoni Private Game Reserve

12h00 — Packed lunch on the reserve (your own cost)

13h00 — Afternoon game drive at Manyoni Private Game Reserve

15h30 — Depart to Durban

19h00 — Drop off at your accommodation

INCLUDED ON YOUR TOUR

Tour guide

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

3 Hour morning game drive (authentic open safari 4x4 with wildlife ranger)

3 Hour afternoon game drive (authentic open safari 4x4 with wildlife ranger)

Zeiss Binoculars to use for the day (subject to availability)

Multilingual safari guide books (GER/FRE/ENG)

Return transfers from Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito or the airport

Bottled water (Still)

BUCKETLIST DESTINATION

Manyoni Private Game Reserve

Mkuze, KwaZulu Natal

The reserve was established when 17 dedicated landowners dropped their fences to create a 23 000ha protected area that was chosen as a release site for the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. After the introduction of black rhinos, a herd of elephant from the Kruger National Park were translocated to the reserve. Cheetah were reintroduced in 2009.

The reserve achieved “Big 5” status when lions were introduced in 2011. More recently, a pack of African wild dogs, the most endangered carnivore in Africa, as well as the highly endangered pangolins were introduced making it one of the premier game reserves in South Africa.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick up will be at your accommodation at 05h30.
Drop off will be at your accommodation at 19h00.

* Please do not carry unnecessary items as there is limited space on the vehicle.

The itinerary, activities and accommodation are subject to change.

* These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has as little impact on your experience as possible.

 

BOOK YOUR SPOT

TOUR TYPE

TYPE : Mixed Group Tour

MAXIMUM : 06 People (Enquire for bigger groups)

PICK YOUR DATE

Please note: This tour can not be booked less than 12 hours prior to the itinerary start time.

FAQs

IS THIS TOUR WEATHER DEPENDANT?
Yes. In the event of very heavy rain or flash flooding within the reserve this tour can be cancelled.

WHERE WILL WE HAVE LUNCH?
Lunch is at your own cost. We will stop along the way where you will be able to buy a packed lunch which we will carry with us on the safari. Please note that vegan options can be limited so if you have specific dietary requirements, we recommend that you carry your packed lunch with you. We will have a cooler box in the vehicle to keep your food fresh and your drinks cold.

AGE RESTRICTION
This tour is suitable for travellers who are 6 years of age or older.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy! This tour is not wheelchair friendly.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days or more for a full refund. A 50% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled between 2 and 7 days before a tour. A 100% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled within 48 hours of travel.

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