About 35 km west of Durban, and perfect for a day-trip, lies the world famous Valley of 1000 Hills. A rambling wonderland of endless, mysterious, misty-green peaks and valleys, periodically adorned with clusters of thatched Zulu huts, the Valley of 1000 Hills is a just place to take out from the city life and get a taste of Africa. The area offers a number of attractions and facilities for all ages and interests. But near the top of your list must be PheZulu Safari Park, one of the best known tourist and leisure attractions in the area.
Located between the villages of Bothas Hill and Drummond, on a ridge with magnificent views of the Valley of 1000 Hills, PheZulu Safari Park offers a smorgasbord of cultural and natural history attractions. Very much part of the Valley of 1000 Hills, with its obvious Zulu heritage, perhaps the best place to start your visit to PheZulu is by stepping into the world of the Zulu Kingdom. The Gasa Clan has been welcoming visitors into their traditional beehive-shaped thatched huts for more than thirty years. Have an 'Out of Africa' experience all of your own and view Zulu artefacts, learn about Zulu rituals and beliefs, and view the amazing traditional dances. Performed in traditional dress and delivered with verve and grace, this is an experience not to be missed.
Other major attractions at PheZulu Safari Park are the remarkable collections of crocodiles and snakes. Have an exciting interlude with your children and family and enjoy a tour with an informed guide. Meet our enormous 102 year old Nile crocodile, our 3.2 m long Burmese python, as well as mambas, cobras, puff adders and other dangerous snakes. And after an hour or two of thrills, it might be time for lunch. Take on the 'Fear Factor challenge' at the Croctilian restaurant and enjoy a crocodile steak, or sit back and relax in the boma-styled environment of the Mbizo restaurant, serving barbeques and 'potjie kos' on open fires. After lunch and just right for a leisurely afternoon, PheZulu Safari Park also offers 4 x 4 bush drives which showcase a variety of wildlife, including numerous species of antelope, giraffe, caracal and bush pig. And if you want to stay on, why not consider the self catering cottage hidden away on the edge of the valley?
PheZulu Safari Park also offers school tours and caters for functions. Its curio shop (selling beautiful, hand-crafted Swazi candles) is one of the best known in KwaZulu-Natal. So pay it a visit before you leave! It will supply you with a colourful variety of memorabilia, wonderful reminders of your unique and unforgettable experiences.
Explore Lesotho on a 4-day trip from Durban and travel under the Drakensberg mountains and hike over the Sani Pass. Visit Sani To villages and Maseru, see Bushman paintings, and visit the Kome Caves.
Take one of the world's great road trips from Durban and cross the Sani Pass in the Drakensburg Mountains into Lesotho. Visit the capital of KwaZulu Natal along the way and see the highlights of Pietermaritzburg.
Set sail on a voyage to appreciate the city of Durban from the perspective of the Indian Ocean. Revel in the breathtaking sights of the bustling port, the picturesque beachfront, and Durban skyline.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cruise and sights, as your skipper takes you to explore the largest harbor in the Southern Hemisphere. Watch as huge ships are maneuvered inside the port with the Tugs.
Relax and see some of Durban’s spectacular landmarks while sailing down the canals on a 30 minutes cruise onboard a luxury pontoon boat.
Journey up the daunting Sani Pass connecting South Africa to Lesotho. Visit a traditional village and have lunch at the highest pub in Africa. Wrap up in a traditional Basotho blanket, try local bread and beer, and enjoy included pickup and drop-off.
Explore the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi reserve, famous for saving the Southern White rhinos from extinction, with 2 x 3.5-hour game drives to track the iconic Big 5 with Pro Zeiss Binoculars.
Discover the lush flora and rich culture of the Lesotho area on an overnight tour from Durban. Explore the majestic Sani Pass, visit the villages of Mokhotlong and Basotho, and enjoy delicious meals.
Discover the beautiful scenery and wildlife of iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a Full or Half-Day Tour. Embark on an open game drive safari and discover why this park is a World Heritage Site.
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