Region
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa's lush subtropical east coast — Zulu heritage, Big Five game reserves, battlefield history, and the iSimangaliso wetlands.
Highlights
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Big Five reserve
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Zulu cultural heritage
Anglo-Zulu War battlefields
Best Time to Visit
April to September for game viewing (dry season). October to March for beach weather and sea turtle nesting. Year-round subtropical climate.
Budget Guide
More affordable than Greater Kruger. Game reserve lodges from $100-500/night. Self-drive accommodation from $40-100/night. Cultural tours $30-80 per person.
Getting There
King Shaka International Airport in Durban serves the region. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is 3 hours north of Durban. The Drakensberg mountains are 3 hours west.