This two day tour introduces us to mystical Zululand. We visit an authentic Zulu village for an insight into their culture and enjoy the energy of some tribal dancing.

The second day is spent in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi (Imfolozi) reserve in search of the wildlife. After a final game drive in the early afternoon we depart for Durban where we arrive late afternoon.

Northern KwaZulu-Natal has arguably the greatest diversity of habitats in South Africa. These include open bushveld, coastal dune forests, lakes, rivers, mangrove forests, subtropical marsh-lands and a magnificent coastline with endless, and in some areas completely deserted, sandy beaches. The animals found here range from the 'Big Five' to the shy nyala and the tiny suni as well as prolific bird life. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi (Imfolozi) Park is not only the oldest reserve in Africa, but also the place where the white rhino was saved from extinction. Today the park is the third largest in South Africa and the only reserve where you are virtually assured of good rhino sightings. The region is also the home of the mighty Zulus and we get some insight into their age-old culture when we visit an authentic Zulu village.

The last day, after a final game drive, we visit the famous lake St Lucia, now proclaimed a world heritage site. We join a boat cruise on the lake and see a proliferation of bird life, crocodile and hippo in their natural habitat. We return to Durban with fond memories of ancient Africa.