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Discovering Durbs!

Day 1

After landing in Durban at King Shaka International Airport, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at The Oyster Box Hotel

Includes: Breakfast

Day 2

Our day begins with a coastal drive heading into the city of Durban, recently voted as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities of

the world. Built on a ridge, overlooking the ocean, we visit one of the prime viewpoints in one of the oldest suburbs of this

once British colony. We then head into the city centre to explore one of the oldest and most culturally diverse areas.

With Durban having the largest Indian community outside of India, it’s no surprise that they have played a huge role in the

character and architecture of the city. The narrow lanes and arcades around Grey Street are a vibrant collection of

trading stores featuring colourful fabric, beads and homewares. The newer African immigrant populations have also

established businesses with Ghanaian, Mozambican and Nigerian shops sitting alongside their local counterparts. A visit to

the Victoria Street Market with its spices, arts and crafts as well as the nearby traditional herbal market will overwhelm the

senses and it’s a great way to interact with the locals and practise your bartering skills.

We’ll enjoy a traditional Indian lunch before heading to the ‘Golden Mile’ – a playground for locals both in and out the

warm waters. We’ll hop on a bicycle for a short ride along the promenade that runs from the harbour entrance to the river

mouth passing the World Cup soccer stadium en-route, before heading back to the hotel.

Overnight at The Oyster Box Hotel

Includes: transfers to and from the hotel, a light lunch and 1 hour cycle

Day 3

After breakfast transfer back to King Shaka International Airport for your flight to Nelspruit.

NETT Costs

01 Nov – 31 Dec 16:

R 6,955 per person sharing (Single supplement R 4,273)

01 Jan – 14 Dec 17:

R 7,617 per person sharing (Single supplement R 4,866)

Please note Oyster Box requires a minimum of 3 nights stay from 20 Dec 16 – 05 Jan 17.

Please note:

Prices are NETT in ZAR and based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing a double / twin room

Single Supplements vary seasonally as well as per number of singles booked and are applicable to accommodation only,

not indicative of rates per single traveller

Includes:

2 night’s accommodation in a Classic Sea Facing room

Breakfast daily

Transfers and touring as specified

Excludes:

All flights

Transfers not specified

Any meals or drinks not specified

Gratuities

Items of a personal nature

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Durban · iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Day 1

Pick up at King Shaka International Airport by your guide.

Travel through rolling green sugar cane with the dramatic Indian Ocean on your left hand side as you head towards the

city of Durban for your brief orientation tour. You’ll pass by the dramatic skyline of the once quiet village of Umhlanga and

past the newly re-located business hub of Durban. We’ll have a chance to visit the Moses Mabhida World Cup soccer

stadium where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and beachfront from the Skycar. We’ll travel through one of the

oldest suburbs of the city with its Victorian influenced architecture before heading to the tranquil oasis of the Botanical

Gardens in the heart of the city. We return to the hotel via the trendy Florida Road precinct with its collection of vibey

restaurants, bars and galleries.

Drop off at Lambert House for the evening, a lovely old Durban home.

Includes: Breakfast

Day 2

After breakfast we depart and drive north up the coast through varying landscapes of sugar cane and Eucalyptus forests

towards the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. En route, in a town called Groutville, we stop and visit The Luthuli Museum, a

national cultural institution charged with conserving, upholding, promoting and propagating the life, values, philosophies

and legacy of the late Chief Albert Luthuli - a very worthwhile stop!

Reach your accommodation, a privately owned safari lodge surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, vast wetlands and a

game reserve.

Overnight at Makakatana Bay Lodge

Includes: All meals and local brands drinks

Day 3

An early breakfast is served at the lodge after which guests depart the lodge to embark on an exclusive 2 hour boat trip on

the Lake St Lucia Estuary. The focus of this safari is to seek out birdlife, hippos and crocodiles on the boat and other animals

and birds in the Wetlands. After a picnic lunch and an exploration through the western shores reserve, guests then return to

the lodge for tea in the late afternoon.

Please note that the boat cruise may be substituted for an alternative activity should water levels be too low

Overnight at Makakatana Bay Lodge

Includes: All meals and local brands drinks

Day 4

After breakfast transfer back to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport for your onward flight to Nelspruit.

NETT Costs

01 Nov – 31 Dec 16:

R 12,530 per person sharing (Single supplement R 2,560)

01 Jan – 30 Apr & 01 Jul – 14 Dec 17:

R 14,017 per person sharing (Single supplement R 4,680)

01 May – 30 Jun 17:

R 12,930 per person sharing (Single supplement R 4,060)

Please note:

Prices are NETT in ZAR and based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing a double / twin room

Single Supplements vary seasonally as well as per number of singles booked and are applicable to accommodation only,

not indicative of rates per single traveller

Includes:

3 night’s Accommodation

Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner whilst at Makakatana Bay Lodge

Local brand drinks whilst at Makakatana Bay Lodge

Transfers and touring as specified

Excludes:

All flights

Transfers not specified

Any meals or drinks not specified

Park Fees/Conservation levies

Gratuities and Items of a personal nature