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KwaZulu Natal & The North Coast vacations

KwaZulu-Natal stretches from the Drakensburg Mountains in the northwest to humid, sub-tropical coast in the southeast. The battlefields of Zululand are filled with history, while the golden sandy beaches of Maputaland, in the far northeast, stretch for 200km along this glorious piece of coastline. All our luxury lodges are situated in areas of great beauty and isolation.

KwaZulu Natal and the north coast

Where to go in KwaZulu Natal and the north coast

Places near KwaZulu Natal and the north coast

Durban

Durban

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Rorke's Drift

Rorke's Drift

Thanda Private Game Reserve

Thanda Private Game Reserve

The Drakensberg

The Drakensberg

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa

Perched along the peaks of Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Rhino Ridge commands sweeping views of the wilderness, where lions call at night and rhinos roam among the trees. Luxury and nature blend, for an inspiring safari that awakens the senses.

Fugitives' Drift

Fugitives' Drift

Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa

Fugitives' Drift Lodge and Guesthouse are simple and charming retreats with eight cottages and six rooms respectively, very close to the sites of two of the most famous battlefields in the history of the South African wars, Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Phinda Mountain Lodge is a great safari destination on the private Phinda Game Reserve. The lodge offers 25 suites in individual rondavels, scatted along the mountainside, with the focus on authentic African architecture and ethnic design.

Montusi Mountain Lodge

Montusi Mountain Lodge

The Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa

Montusi Mountain Lodge is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Amphitheater in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains. The lodge is an ideal base for those looking to enjoy a variety of activities such as horse riding, hiking, biking or to simply relax

Oyster Box

Oyster Box

Durban, South Africa

Situated on the ocean’s edge, the Oyster Box Hotel has 86 rooms and is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Durban city center, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centers, yet has maintained a feeling of classical elegance.

GweGwe Beach Lodge

GweGwe Beach Lodge

KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa

GweGwe Beach Lodge is a hidden gem along the Wild Coast in South Africa, this is where luxury and adventure take center stage. There are not many places in the world you can watch wildlife, whales and dolphins together.

&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge

&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Phinda Rock Lodge is located in the southern section of the reserve and is the most private. Built into the side of a mountain it comprises six large air conditioned suites overlooking the beautiful leopard rock. Each suite has its own plunge pool.

&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Phinda Vlei Lodge offers exquisite, classic style and intimacy against the backdrop of truly wild Africa in all her splendour. The lodge comprises six elegant thatched suites to offer that exclusive safari experience.

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge

Maputaland Coast, South Africa

Set on the pristine shores of the Maputaland coast, known as the Elephant Coast, Thonga Beach Lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the last unspoiled and undeveloped wilderness beaches left on the African continent.

&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Suspended in the Sand Forest, under great towering torchwood trees, is Phinda Forest Lodge. There are 16 large stilted glass suites have a Zen feel, floating between the forest floor below and the dense canopy of leaves above.

Why Scott Dunn for KwaZulu Natal and the north coast Vacations?

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