We’re right on your doorstep to take you to the Wilds of Africa!
SHAKA TOURS & SAFARIS 2006
Kwazulu – Natal sightseeing tour and safari specialist!
TEL: (B/H): (031) 368 6588
FAX: (031) 368 6589
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POBOX 473, UMHLANGA ROCKS, 4320
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
HALF DAY TOURS
DURBAN CITY TOUR
Duration 3 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 08h30 /
Durban 09h00
Travel along Durban’s Golden Mile, onto the entrance of Africa’s largest Port. Drive down the Palm Studded Victoria Embankment and to the Indian Market. We then make our way to the Botanical Gardens, before driving up to the University of Natal Campus View Site. Return to your hotel via the City Centre.
Price R 255 per person
TOWNSHIP TOUR
Duration 4 Hours
Minimum of 2 people
Departure time on request
Depart from your Hotel and travel through the streets of a local Township in Durban and witness the bustling neighbourhood life. Most who venture there come back enlightened, sometimes angered, but always fascinated by the glimpse of this face of South Africa.
Price 2 – 3 pax R 385 per person
4 or more pax R 345 per person
VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS
Duration 3.5 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 08h30 /
Durban 09h00
Travel West to the MajesticValley of 1000 Hills, to “PHE-ZULUVILLAGE” for a Zulu Cultural experience. We then go on to AssagaySafari Park to learn the habits of the African Reptile the “ Nile Crocodile”. Return to Durban via scenic route.
Price R 305 per person
FULL DAY TOURS
GREATER DURBAN
Duration 7 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 08h30 /
Durban 09h00
This tour is a combination of the city Tour and the Valley of 1000 Hills Tour. Light Lunch Included.
Price R 655 per person
ANGLO-ZULU BATTLEFIELDS
Duration 12 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 06h15/
Durban 06h30
This tour en Depart after breakfast and travel via the north coast to Northern KZN to visit the battle sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Lunch included (Cash Bar). Return to Durban in the early evening.
Price R 1180 per person
SHAKALAND ZULU CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Duration 8 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 09h00/
Durban 08h30
Depart after breakfast and travel North to “Shakaland” the Kingdom of the great Zulu King situated in the NkwaleniValley, for a Zulu Cultural experience. A full traditional Zulu Lunch (Cash Bar) completes this wonderful experience. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Price R 905 per person
HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE
Duration 12 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 06h45/
Durban 06h30
Depart after breakfast and travel North through Zululand into Hluhluwe Game Reserve famous for Black and White Rhino. Some exciting Game Viewing before we stop at Hilltop Camp Restaurant for Lunch (Cash Bar). After lunch continue Game Viewing returning back to Durban in the early evening.
Price R 1180 per person
R 1500 per person – open game vehicle in Park
ZULUVILLAGE & SAFARI
Duration 9 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 08h00/
Durban 08h30
We drive through the Natal Midlands to a Private Game Ranch for a morning Game Drive. Depart for the MajesticValley of 1000 Hills for lunch ( cash Bar) followed by a Zulu Cultural Experience at PheZulu.
Price R 935 per person
SANIPASS AND LESOTHO EXPERIENCE
Duration 12 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 06h15 / Durban 06h30
After breakfast we drive West through the scenic Natal Midlands. Transfer to a 4x4 vehicle in Himeville and begin your climb up to the highest Pass in “South Africa – The roof of Africa”. Visit a BasothoVillage in Lesotho before having lunch (Cash Bar) and descending for your return journey to Durban.
Price R 1180 per person
NB PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED (Passport holders requiring visa’s into South Africa must have multiple entry visa’s)
HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE & ST LUCIA
Duration 12 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 06h45 / Durban 06h30
Travel North through Zululand to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, 96 000 hectares and home of the “Big Five”, offering visitors a rich game viewing experience. Morning safari before departing for lunch at St LuciaVillage. Afternoon boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, home to an astonishing diversity of ecosystems, bird life, hippo’s and crocodiles. Return to Durban in the early evening.
Price R 1 285 per person
R 1610 per person – open Game Vehicle in Park
SCENIC DRAKENSBERG WITH HELICOPTER FLIP
Duration 11 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 06h30 / Durban 07h00
Travel via the scenic Natal Midlands to the Central Drakensberg. On arrival enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you absorb the beauty of this truly magnificent mountain range.
At about 11H00 we will take to the air to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Glass of Champagne, Champagne Castle, Monks Cowl and Eye of The Needle. We will land on the plateau to see the mountain range from a different angle. On arrival back at the Hotel, a light lunch will be served on the terrace. After lunch we will travel back to Durban..
Price: 2 – 3 Pax: R 2250.00 per person
4 Or More: R 1920.00 per person
GIANTSCASTLE – BUSHMAN PAINTINGS
Duration 12 Hours
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 07h00 / Durban 07h30
Travel via the scenic Natal Midlands to GiantsCastle, situated in the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. On arrival your guide will take you on a short walk (medium fitness level required) through this very scenic Mountain Range to see the BushmanPaintings & SanMuseum. Enjoy lunch prior to departing for your scenic drive back to Durban.
Price R 1180 per person
SIBIYA ZULU FIRE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Duration 4 Hours / 5 Hours with lunch
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 10h00 / Durban 09H30
Enjoy a tour that includes the untold story of the Biyela clan and the ‘Circle of Fire’, a courtship scene; spear-making; beer-making ;carving and pottery; visit an Nyanga and Sangoma and then partake in the spectacular and live ‘interactive’ dance show.
Price R 385 per person
R 485 per person with lunch
TWO DAY TOURS
DRAKENSBERG – SANIPASS
Duration 2 Days
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 08h30 / Durban 09h00
Day 1: Depart after breakfast for the scenic Valley of 1000 Hills for a Zulu Cultural Experience. On route to the Drakensberg we visit the HowickFalls. Lunch stop for clients own account. Overnight at a Country Lodge in Himeville.
Day 2: After breakfast begin your adventure in a 4x4 up the highest pass in South Africa to the “Roof of Africa” where we visit a Basotho Village before having lunch (Cash Bar) before we descend for our return journey to Durban.
Price R 3380.00 per person sharing Single Supplement R 250 Includes dinner, bed and breakfast and lunch on day two only.
HLUHLUWE SAFARI /ST LUCIA ESTUARY OR ZULUVILLAGE
Duration 2 Days
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 07h30 / Durban 07h00
Day 1: Depart after breakfast for “St Lucia Estuary” for a two hour boat cruise. After lunch(for your own account) depart for a Private Game Lodge for overnight stay, after a short drive through the Park.
Day 2: Full day Game Viewing in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Lunch included (Cash Bar) before returning to Durban in the early evening.
Price R 3380.00 per person sharing Single Supplement R 250 Includes dinner, bed and breakfast
ANGLO ZULU & ANGLO BOER WARS
Duration 2 Days
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 07h30 / Durban 08h00
Day 1: Depart after breakfast and travel inland to the battle sites of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift. Lunch stop for clients own account. Overnight in a local country lodge.
Day 2: After breakfast we depart for the TalanaMuseum in Dundee, before heading to Ladysmith to cover the siege of Ladysmith. Lunch stop for clients own account. We return to Durban via the scenic Natal Midlands.
Price R 3380.00 per person sharing Single Supplement R 250 Includes dinner, bed and breakfast.
THREE DAY TOURS
HLUHLUWE SAFARI, ZULUVILLAGEST LUCIA ESTUARY
Duration 3 Days
Departs Umhlanga Rocks 07h30 / Durban 07h00
Day 1: Depart after breakfast and travel north via Zululand to St Lucia Estuary for a two hour boat cruise on this magical water wonderland. Lunch stop for client’s own account. After lunch we depart to our overnight stop at a Private Lodge.
Day 2: After breakfast, depart on a full day of Game Viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Lunch included (Cash Bar). Return to lodge for overnight stay.
Day 3: After breakfast bid the wilds of Africa farewell as we had south to Shakaland – the Kingdom of the Great Zulu King Shaka for a Zulu Cultural Experience including a traditional Zulu Lunch (Cash Bar). Return to Durban in the late afternoon.
Price R 4995.00 per person sharing Single Supplement R 370 Includes dinner, bed and breakfast and lunch as stipulated.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Airport Transfers
Meet and Greet Services
Pre, Post and Accompanying Persons Programme for Conferences
Tailor made self drive tours
Golfing Tours through South Africa
OVERLAND TOURS
FIVE DAY KWA-ZULU NATAL EXPERIENCE
Visit the top destinations in KwaZulu – Natal, which includes the two “World Heritage Sites” ST Lucia Estuary and the Drakensberg Mountains, as well as Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the Anglo Zulu Battlefields.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BUSH & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Visit the Panorama Route of Mpumalanga , the KrugerNational Park, Swaziland, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, St Lucia World Heritage Site and Shakaland Zulu Cultural Experience.
THE ULTIMATE SAFARI EXPERIENCE – KRUGERNATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the sounds and sights of Africa in your choice of accommodation within the KrugerNational Park.
THE GLORIOUS GARDEN ROUTE
A 3 night / 4 days tour including the popular tourist sights – Oudtshoorn, Knysna, PlettenbergBay and Port Elizabeth.
THE FAIREST CAPE
VisitTableMountain, RobbenIsland, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the spectacular Winelands of the MotherCity, Cape Town.
Itineraries for the above tours available on request.
ADVENTURES TOURS
The following adventure tours are available on request. Please take into account that these tours are weather dependent and are not always available at time of booking.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve Fly in Safaris
Majestic Drakensberg by Helicopter (other destinations also available by helicopter)
Scuba Diving at Aliwal Shoal
White Water Rafting
Abseiling
Early morning surf paddle to see the dolphins
DeepSea Fishing
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Tours are also available on a Private basis. Prices and departures available on request.
- Tour prices printed in this brochure are for tours conducted in English. Tours are available in other languages; departure and prices are available on request.
- Tailor made tours or transfers are also available should the above itineraries not meet with your requirements, in luxury mini buses or air-conditioned luxury coaches up to 65 passengers.
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
- Minimum of 2 passengers per tour are required – if the tour is not already open.
- Cancellation Fees will apply as follows once payment has been received.
Less than 12 hours notice 100% cancellation fee will apply
Less than 24 hours notice 50% cancellation fee will apply.
- Shaka Tours & Safaris reserve the right to amend printed prices without prior notice in accordance with any increases that may be imposed from time to time. Please confirm all published prices at the time of booking.
- Payment by Credit Card on the day of the tour by prior arrangement only.
- Children 12 years and under pay half price.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Shaka Tours & Safaris or any bus Company we may hire for the above services, assume no liability or responsibility for accident, death, injury, damage, loss of additional expenses occurred due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike action, war or qauratine or any other cause whatsoever over which we have no control.