South Africa · Safari

7-Day KwaZulu-Natal Adventure Tour from Johannesburg with Kosi Bay

7 Days Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go for a game drive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
  • 02 Take a boat cruise in Kosi Bay and spot unique indigenous birds
  • 03 Try kayaking and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth
  • 04 Meet the Tsonga tribal people at Kosi Bay Mouth
  • 05 Cruise through the Pongola River in Jozini

Go on an adventure and cultural tour through KwaZulu-Natal from Johannesburg, travelling to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park for an exciting game drive and the chance to spot the Big Five. Continue to Kosi Bay for a boat cruise, bird-watching, and time on the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth with kayaking or snorkelling. Meet the Tsonga tribal people and learn about their stories before heading to Jozini for views over Jozini Lake and a cruise ride on the Pongola River.

Try kayaking or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Johannesburg, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Pongola Game Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Johannesburg

  • Arrive in Johannesburg and meet your tour guide.
  • Reach the hotel and attend a safety briefing session with your tour guide.

Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

2
Day 02

Johannesburg to Hluhluwe

  • Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Hluhluwe.
  • Arrive in Hluhluwe and stop at the local supermarket for supplies while getting a feel for the town. Hluhluwe is the pineapple capital of South Africa, with about 95% of the pineapples consumed in the country coming from this town and its surroundings.
3
Day 03

Safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

  • Wake up early and go to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
  • Begin your day safari and spot wild animals, including the Big Five.
  • Stop for lunch at a camp in the park.
  • Return to your hotel in Hluhluwe after the safari.

Overnight stay in Hluhluwe.

4
Day 04

Kosi Bay Estuary Cruise

  • Have an early morning breakfast and take a 4-hour drive to Kosi Bay, a coastal town close to the Indian Ocean. It is one of the most beautiful and pristine lake systems on the African coast.
  • Have lunch at the lodge in Kosi Bay.
  • Go on a boat cruise to the estuary within the lodge.
  • Try bird-watching while on the boat cruise.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Kosi Bay.

5
Day 05

Kosi Bay Mouth and Tsonga Culture

  • After breakfast, head to Kosi Bay Mouth.
  • Visit the Tsonga tribal people and learn about their stories from your tour guide.
  • Have lunch at the estuary.
  • Try kayaking or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth.
  • Return to your lodge in Kosi Bay for dinner and an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Kosi Bay to Jozini

  • Have breakfast and take a short drive to Jozini.
  • Stop at Jozini Lake to take some pictures and enjoy the beautiful view.
  • Take a cruise ride on the Pongola River.
  • Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Jozini.

7
Day 07

Return to Johannesburg

  • Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Johannesburg.
  • Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport.
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park game drive, the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth, Jozini Lake views

Where this trip takes you

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park game drive, the crystal clear waters of Kosi Bay Mouth, Jozini Lake views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Game drive
  • Breakfasts
  • Some lunches
  • Dinners
  • Kayaking
  • Fish kraals
  • Snorkelling
  • Boat cruise
  • Local South African tour guide
  • Photographs
  • Some refreshments

What's Not Included

  • Some lunches
  • Some refreshments

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Good walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Warm clothes
  • Neutral clothing
  • Any medication you might need

Know before you go

  • Dates may change due to the pandemic.
  • Bring your vaccine card or a 72-hour negative COVID test result.
  • Bring your own travel insurance.
  • We will not be held liable for loss of property during the tour; however, we will help you with the necessary means of recovery as long as it does not inconvenience the other travellers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Johannesburg.

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