Bush and Beach, Self-Drive
Bush and Beach, Self-Drive
$3615
Bush and Beach, Self-Drive
5 Days Starting and ending in Durban, South Africa
Visiting: Durban, Zululand Rhino Reserve, Maputaland
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36100
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Bush and Beach, Self-Drive" tour in South Africa. Begin your journey in Durban, where you'll pick up your Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 rental and head to the Zululand Rhino Reserve. Experience thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five and enjoy luxurious accommodations at Leopard Mountain Game Lodge. Continue to the pristine Maputaland Coastline, where you can swim, snorkel, or scuba dive in the Indian Ocean. Stay at the Thonga Beach Lodge and explore untouched beaches, with the chance to join a turtle-tracking safari from November to February. This self-drive tour offers the perfect blend of safari adventure and beach relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Durban – Zululand Rhino Reserve (280Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Durban
Accommodation Name: Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Welcome to beautiful South Africa! Upon arrival at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, please proceed to the Europcar counter to collect your rental car and start your South African experience driving to your accommodation. Zululand Rhino Reserve is situated between Hluhluwe and Mkuze and was established in 2004 as an initiative of 17 landowners dropping their internal fences to create a Big Five endangered species reserve. Check in to your lodge and have the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the intimate Leopard Mountain Game Lodge, the perfect place for a luxury safari experience or even an exotic honeymoon. Lunch and dinner included
Overnight in Zululand Rhino Reserve
Day 2 : Zululand Rhino Reserve
Location: Zululand Rhino Reserve
Accommodation Name: Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with an exciting game drive conducted in open safari vehicles, guided by experienced rangers, who know where and how to find the Big Five. The rhino reserve is home to a wide variety of animal species including the black and white rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, nyala, blue wildebeest, warthog, impala, kudu and others. Rare species occurring in the reserve are the hyena, suni and leopard. Return to the lodge, where at midday you can check out the lodge’s waterhole. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Overnight Zululand Rhino Reserve .
Day 3 : Zululand Rhino Reserve – Maputaland Coastline (150Km – 2 Hrs)
Location: Maputaland
Accommodation Name: Thonga Beach Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After another exhilarating early morning game drive, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before making your way to Maputaland’s finest coastline. Expect a small piece of paradise with the Indian Ocean waves calling you for a swim, a snorkelling or scuba diving adventure (not included). Enjoy the spectacular landscape en route and discover one of South Africa’s last stretches of untouched coastline with its many pristine beaches, home to a vast array of land-based and marine wildlife. Breakfast, lucnh and dinner included
Overnight in Maputaland.
Day 4 : Maputaland Coastline
Location: Maputaland
Accommodation Name: Thonga Beach Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your day with a tasty breakfast. Leave behind stress and worries while nature’s beauty soothes and calms you. During the months of November to February, the lodge organizes low tide trips for turtle tracks. On your turtle-tracking safari, one question your guide cannot answer is how these creatures navigate thousands of sea miles and return each year, instinctively to the same beaches where they hatched. Patience and luck are required when tracking sea turtles. Tours commence in the late afternoon, or after sunset. Operators may only be on the beaches two hours before, and two hours after low tide, meaning tours can last from two to seven hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight in Maputaland
Day 5 : Maputaland Coastline – Depart Durban (380Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Durban
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a tasty breakfast, travel back to the airport, where you drop off your rental car and check in for your flight back home or continue your South African journey with your next adventure.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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4 nights accommodation
Accommodation for 4 nights is included in the tour package.
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4 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
All meals including 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
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Five days car rental group W
A rental car for five days is included in the package.
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Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 with gearstick, air-condition, power steering, radio/CD, four-seater, luggage space for four medium suitcases
The rental car is a Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 with various features including air-conditioning and luggage space.
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Unlimited kilometers
The car rental includes unlimited kilometers.
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Full comprehensive insurance with nil excess
Full comprehensive insurance with no excess is included.
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PAI
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is included.
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Third-party liability cover
Third-party liability cover is included.
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Windscreen & tire damages
Coverage for windscreen and tire damages is included.
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1 Baby seat
A baby seat is included in the car rental.
What's Not Included
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International or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, or visa fees
Flight tickets, airport taxes, and visa fees are not included.
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Park entrance fees, conservation levies, and 4x4 transfer at Thonga Beach
Park entrance fees, conservation levies, and 4x4 transfer at Thonga Beach are not included if you don't feel comfortable using your own 4x4.
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Beverages during meals
Beverages during meals are not included.
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Motorised activities at Thonga Beach
Motorized activities at Thonga Beach are not included.
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Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance are not included.
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Optional excursions and activities
Optional excursions and activities are not included.
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Expenses of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Personal expenses, drinks, and meals not explicitly stated in the program are not included.
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Porterage
Porterage is not included.
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Zululand Rhino Reserve park entrance fees
Zululand Rhino Reserve park entrance fees must be paid at the gate and are not included.
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Fuel
Fuel for the rental car is not included.
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Bond deposit
The bond deposit for the rental car is not included.
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Accident/Administration fee
Accident/administration fees are not included.
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One way fee within South Africa
One way fee within South Africa between the following depots: Johannesburg, Nelspruit KMIA, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town is not included.
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Collection and delivery fees, negligence, abuse, water and undercarriage damage to vehicle
Collection and delivery fees, negligence, abuse, water, and undercarriage damage to the vehicle are not included.
Mode of Transport
This self-drive tour includes a Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 rental with unlimited kilometers, full comprehensive insurance, and additional driver options, ensuring a comfortable and flexible travel experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy luxurious stays at Leopard Mountain Game Lodge in Zululand Rhino Reserve and Thonga Beach Lodge on the Maputaland Coastline, offering a perfect blend of safari adventure and beach relaxation.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle is included in the self-drive tour?
The self-drive tour includes a Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 rental with unlimited kilometers, full comprehensive insurance, and additional driver options.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay at the luxurious Leopard Mountain Game Lodge in Zululand Rhino Reserve and Thonga Beach Lodge on the Maputaland Coastline.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all meals including 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in the tour package.
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What activities are available at the Zululand Rhino Reserve?
At the Zululand Rhino Reserve, you can enjoy game drives in open safari vehicles guided by experienced rangers to see the Big Five and other wildlife.
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What can I do at the Maputaland Coastline?
At the Maputaland Coastline, you can swim, snorkel, or scuba dive. During November to February, you can also participate in turtle-tracking safaris.
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Is there any special activity available during certain months at Maputaland?
Yes, during the months of November to February, the lodge organizes low tide trips for turtle tracking.
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What is included in the car rental package?
The car rental package includes a Ford Ranger TDCI XL 4x4 with unlimited kilometers, full comprehensive insurance with nil excess, Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), third-party liability cover, coverage for windscreen and tire damages, a baby seat, fee contract, young driver surcharge, VAT, one additional driver, and airport surcharge.
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What is not included in the tour package?
The tour package does not include international or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, park entrance fees, conservation levies, 4x4 transfer at Thonga Beach, beverages during meals, motorized activities at Thonga Beach, personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance, optional excursions and activities, personal expenses, drinks, meals not stated in the program, porterage, Zululand Rhino Reserve park entrance fees, fuel, bond deposit, accident/administration fees, one way fee within South Africa, and collection and delivery fees, negligence, abuse, water, and undercarriage damage to the vehicle.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, collect your rental car, and drive to Zululand Rhino Reserve. You will check in to Leopard Mountain Game Lodge and have the rest of the day at leisure.
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What is the itinerary for the second day?
On the second day, you will start with an exciting game drive in the Zululand Rhino Reserve, guided by experienced rangers. You will return to the lodge at midday and can check out the lodge’s waterhole. All meals are included.
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What can I expect on the third day of the tour?
On the third day, after an early morning game drive and breakfast, you will drive to the Maputaland Coastline. You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving and explore the untouched coastline and pristine beaches.
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What activities are available on the fourth day?
On the fourth day, you can relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Maputaland. During November to February, you can participate in turtle-tracking safaris, which can last from two to seven hours depending on the tide.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, after breakfast, you will travel back to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, drop off your rental car, and check in for your flight back home or continue your South African journey.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.