Coastal safaris are a fantastic way to spend your South African vacation as they enable you to combine the sun soaked days of a beach vacation with the thrill of a South African safari. KwaZulu Natal is renowned as being an excellent destination for coastal safaris in South Africa.

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Safari in Kwazulu Natal...  The Natal safari area stretches through Zululand and the Elephant Coast region. Visitors have access to many excellent National Parks well known for the abundant game, as well as an expansive pristine coastline. Following a six year malaria eradication project, tourists can now enjoy this area with a very limited fear of malaria.

The Greater St Lucia National Park - a World Heritage Site - is a nature lover's delight. Over one thousand crocodiles bask on the river banks on the hot sunny days, while hundreds of hippos wallow contentedly in the cool waters. An abundance of bird life makes the Greater St Lucia National Park an ideal destination for bird lovers and offer excellent photo opportunities. The coastline of the park is also important breading ground for Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles, where guests can search for turtle track made by emerging female turtles that make their way onto the beach to lay eggs during November to March every year.

Phinda is another world class game reserve with both the varied wildlife and the outstanding accommodation and service offered at its lodges attracting visitors from around the world.

Tembe Elephant Park (situated in Maputaland, adjoining the Mozambique border) is home to over 140 African elephants, and whale watching is possible from early June until mid-November.

When planning a safari in KwaZulu Natal there are a host of excellent reserves in the region to choose from including the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, Mkuzi, Itala, Mapelane Nature Reserve, Melmoth, Mkuzi Game Reserve, Richards Bay Game Reserve and the Sodwana Bay National Park. KwaZulu natal is without a doubt the ultimate South African offering when it comes to coastal safaris.

Other Natal Attractions... 

What makes a safari in KwaZulu Natal so fantastic is the diversity of the province. You will not only experience the ultimate in coastal safaris but the diversity of Natal attractions allows you to experience so much more than just that.

Natal attractions such as the majestic Drakensburg Mountain Range, the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the various battlefields, museums and magnificent golf courses. With so many Natal attractions on offer it is easy to see why a safari in kwaZulu Natal is so much more than just a safari.

What tours are available in this province?

Booking a safari in KwaZulu Natal is as easy 123. Coastal safaris combined with a visit to the various Natal attractions are a hit amongst safari travellers worldwide. Simply click through to our page of South African tours and safaris. Alternatively you can enquire with one of our consultants to find out more about each tour and better decide which of our tours suit your specific needs.