Day Tours
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With all day tours weather conditions will be taken into account to avoid disappointment.
Tours below are priced per individual tour, however may be packaged / tailor made.
Please advise your interests from the tours on offer below allowing me to package a tour as per your preferred activities.
To request a quote Shane@wlafrica.co.za or wildlandsafrica@gmail.com
Refer to the day tours below.
To book any tours below either for a day or over consecutive days, its necessary to book well in advance. This is to allow for catering, tour planning and for certain tours that require no less than 3 – 7 days notice.
It is suggested international visitors book before departure from your home country so on arrival your tours are in place.
Should more than one tour be selected, that are either weather or water dependent, it may be necessary to shuffle the days in order to get the most favourable conditions.
Because time is spent in planning your day tours, considering each guest has different interests, further information may be requested from you to ensure your tour is planned as per your interests
Birding Tours – Distance varies
Within the greater Durban and Pietermaritzburg area, lie numerous birding locations that one can cover during a day excursion.
Day tours can be arranged as one offs or daily tours from your place of stay allowing travel to a new birding destination each day to see different species of birds.
Accommodations within the Durban and Midlands can also be arranged, allowing for easy access to birding destinations preventing time wastage on travel and more time on birding.
Although snacks, certain refreshments, tea and coffee are provided, it is recommended to either request your accommodation provide you with a packed lunch, or we stop on route at some well recommended and popular coffee shops which provide both food and beverages.
Please note that in the birding world, there are no guarantees in sightings, only hope.
Some Midlands birding tours (guests based in the Midlands)
Albert Falls
Thurlow
Cumberland
Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
Karkloof Conservation Centre
Highmoor & Kamberg Nature Reserve Drakensberg
Some greater Durban birding tours. (Guests based in Durban)
Vernon Crookes
Sappi Bird hide
Please note if I am not available for Durban tours I have well respected guides available, however booking in advance is necessary.
African Bird Of Prey Sanctuary
African Bird Of Prey Sanctuary is Situated on 60 hectares of scenic valley bushveld, within easy access of both Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is safe-haven to the widest selection of indigenous raptors in southern Africa. We invite you to visit our tranquil bird park and experience South Africa’s magnificent aerial predators firsthand.
Raptor Rescue is a specialist rehabilitation unit treating orphaned, sick and injured birds of prey. From rescue to release the facilities are designed for the specific needs of aerial predators. Due to the threatened status of many raptor species, the successful treatment of conflict casualties can have a positive impact on wild populations.
Shark Diving
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This is an early morning start. Based in Umkomaas, are specialist charter operation focusing on large predator interactions with baited shark diving being a core focus of our business. Depending on your level of comfort, you can choose to either shark cage dive; snorkel cageless or don a SCUBA set for a baited shark dive.
Booking in advance is essential
A Shark Cage Diving Adventure
Here is your chance to meet these amazing creatures face to face for the rush of a lifetime! Be part of the new adventure experience that defies logical thought and do something you thought you would never do – be in the water with sharks all around you. Willingly.
The best thing is that you need no diving, snorkelling or even swimming experience whatsoever. All you have to do is float inside the safety of a South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) approved stainless steel cage with a mask on. Nothing to it, right? Exactly. But be prepared for the adrenalin rush!
Our compliment of 8 staff collectively has over 66 years’ experience in the diving and shark industries, so we know our stuff. Come see for yourself.
It is about a 20-minute boat ride, and during this time we often encounter Dolphins, Turtles and Whales. Best thing is the boat ride is for free!
Once there we attract the sharks in strict compliance to our Department of Environmental Affairs Shark Diving permit and lower the floating cage into the water. Our engineer-designed and built cage can hold up 8 people at a time, although we usually restrict it to 6, as it gives you more space. You will get at least 30-45 min in the water, depending on number of people and sea conditions.
The clients can also hire a go pro from us R330.00 and they keep the sd card after their trip.
Karkloof Canopy Tours & The Midlands Meander
The Karkloof Canopy Tour has been built in a spectacular valley of the mist belt of Karkloof Forest Reserve. Please be sure to bring warm clothes as the weather in Karkloof can be unpredictable, especially up in the mountains. Comfortable shoes to walk in. In the event of wet weather please bring the necessary rain gear and / or if you wish a change of clothing.
Booking of this tour is recommended.
Please note this tour is dependent on weather conditions.
Highmoor & Kamberg Nature Reserve
Highmoor Nature Reserve : is situated in the central region of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, South Africa’s first cultural and environmental World Heritage Site. The reserve is 14 749 ha in extent and offers the visitor a variety of experiences. It is renowned for its excellent trout dams and scenic views.
The exceptional natural beauty of the Maloti- Drakensberg Park is evident in its soaring basaltic buttresses, golden sandstone ramparts, rolling high altitude grasslands, steep-sided river valleys and rocky gorges. The area has incredibly rich biodiversity including many endemic species.
Kamberg Nature Reserve: with its picturesque resort, lies in the central part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site.
The surrounding landscape is rich in San (or Bushmen) history, with San raiding parties using the hills and valleys to hide cattle taken from settlers who had appropriated their land to the point where the San were no longer able to sustain themselves through their tradition hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
The beautiful Mooi River runs through the nature reserve, adding significantly to the Kamberg experience by adding fly-fishing to the list of activities.
There are some wonderful rock pools to swim in so please pack costumes, towel, hats, sunscreen plus good walking shoes, binoculars, camera and a water container.
Sani Pass – ROOF OF AFRICA TOURS
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The Sani Pass tour from Durban gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a life time – a comfortable and exciting journey up this famous pass.
Starting off in Durban, our tour heads up through the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins! Our luxury Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colours. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip!
Once you reach the top your senses will be filled beyond your wildest dreams – breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink in the sweeping vistas that are nothing short of majestic and enjoy this unique African experience in the ‘Kingdom of the Sky’.
Rejuvenation of mind and spirit is guaranteed!
Please Note: A minimum group size of 2 applies, if you would like to travel on your own, please contact us before booking.
Special Group Rates for the Sani Pass Tour from Durban
3 – 5 guests get a 10% discount
6 or more guests get a 20% discount!
Pensioner and child rates are also available, please contact us for more info.
PASSPORTS REQUIRED
Please note this venue is weather dependent.
Please contact https://www.roofofafricatours.com
Battlefields
The province of KwaZulu-Natal has a rich history, especially when it comes to colonial and tribal warfare circa the mid 1800’s to and early 1900’s. Most of the battles that occurred in South Africa took place in the Midlands regions of KwaZulu-Natal.
Join us on a Battlefields tour and discover the rich history of the Zulu people as you visit Zulu settlements and experience the Zulu way of life, explore the battlefields and perhaps hear the shouts of courageous warriors on these once-riotous hills with our qualified guides.
Bushbaby Safaris offers daily tours of the Battlefields for any group size.
For tours on the battlefields please contact
Pierre Duval +27 (0) 82 466 8350. www.bushbaby.co.za