KwaZulu-Natal is a traveller’s dream and with the seemingly perpetual summer of their subtropical climate, it is not surprising that Kwazulu Natal are famous for exhilarating outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, natural environment, sporting events and a variety of adventure activities. The Indian Ocean is warm and provides opportunities to swim, surf, fish, sail, snorkel and scuba dive or just hang out on numerous beautiful beaches throughout the year. In addition to all the water related activities, in Kwazulu Natal adrenaline junkies can abseil the world’s highest gorge, bungee jump, go mountain biking, white-water rafting, dive with sharks or even do some ice-climbing in the snowy mountains in the winter.
Boasting some of South Africa’s premier game and marine reserves, Kwazulu Natal is one of South Africa’s nine provinces and are divided into eight travel regions. Each of these areas has its own unique characteristics and attractions leaving you spoilt for choice.
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The five-star Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge offers intimate and luxurious accommodation in the midst of the spectacular African beauty of the Nambiti Game Reserve. It is a haven of sophistication surrounded by wild terrain, perfect for anyone seeking both privacy and romance. Ideal for private getaways for the discerning, Nambiti Hills has a unique combination of wide open spaces and discreet intimate places. There are eight luxury suites and one honeymoon suite available, each with a private viewing deck and contemporary interior design.
Set deep in the heart of a rare and beautiful dry sand forest, the award-winning Forest Lodge fuses architecture and conservation. The lodge was hand built by local artisans, with a minimal footprint on the forest floor – not one tree was felled during construction. An exquisite contradiction, floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite the forest inside, while the dense tree canopy shelters and provides privacy. Floating on stilts above the forest floor while dainty suni graze below, the 16 Zulu Zen suites blend harmoniously into the dappled shade.
Whether you’re on honeymoon or travelling with a private group, Phinda Mountain Lodge is a Big Five safari destination that will steal your heart with its spacious private suites, some of the best views in the world and access to a selection of unique adventure safaris. With wraparound views of the ancient Ubombo mountain range, Phinda Mountain Lodge balances itself majestically above its panoramic surroundings. The 16 suites, 3 family cottages and a family suite are scattered along the mountainside offer complete privacy and luxury.
Dramatically set into a cliff face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, Phinda Rock Lodge is an architectural delight, combining Malian influences with pueblo panache. Its six suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breath-taking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts an earthy, soft grey palette and solid wooden shutters and doors, which open onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Featuring spacious en-suite bathrooms, the suites also offer outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent.
Fringing Phinda Private Game Reserve’s wildlife-rich wetland system, situated along the edge of the rare sand forest, the sophisticated Phinda Vlei Lodge is intimately integrated into the surrounding bush. Gracious and elegant, this charming lodge comprises six thatched suites decorated in a subtle blend of North and West African styles, with hints of a Balinese influence. The atmosphere is exclusive and personal, with a mixture of understated sophistication and pure luxury.
More than a luxury lodge, more than a dream safari destination, more than an African escape… Thanda Safari offers an authentically South African wildlife experience, matched with sincere commitment to the Zulu culture and passionate conservation of the environment. Thanda Safari is the proud location of three very different products, each with their own style, atmosphere and appeal. Thanda Safari Lodge boasts 9 bush suites – each the height of luxurious exclusivity and African abundance. Villa iZulu, ideal for celebrities, families and those with a special taste for privacy, is an exclusive bush residence beyond any traditional understanding of extravagance and service. And Thanda Tented Camp, with its 14 grand tents and 1 Grande deluxe tent, offers a truly relaxed and authentic safari experience.
Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room award-winning Oyster Box, is one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine The Oyster Box, a member of the prestigious ‘Leading Hotels of the World’, offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities.
Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. It is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and excellent off-shore SCUBA diving and excellent birding opportunities. The 12 thatched bush suites offer either Ocean or Forest Views with Deluxe Ocean Views room sporting private plunge pools. This is an ideal choice for honeymooners, families, scuba divers or anyone who wants to simply relax. A civilized distance from civilization.
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