About the Safari
Cape Town - Zululand
12-Night Luxury Safari Experience
Experience the beauty and diversity of Southern Africa on this exclusive 12-night journey from Cape Town to the wild heart of Zululand. Every detail is curated for discovery, comfort, and connection with Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
4 Nights - Cape Town
Settle into a luxury hotel and explore the Mother City your way. From mountain summits to vibrant neighbourhoods and world-class cuisine, Cape Town offers endless possibilities.
Each day is a curated private adventure, tailored to your interests. Travel in comfort in a luxury air-conditioned minibus with an expert guide.
Your Cape Town experiences may include:
• Table Mountain ascent by cable car
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
• Cape Point National Park
• Boulders Beach penguin colony
• Cape Malay cooking class
• Gourmet beach picnic
• Stellenbosch & Franschhoek wine estates
• Ostrich sightings along the Cape Peninsula
• And many more personalised activities
Accommodation partners include:
Newmark Hotels • Fairmont Hotels • Lions Roar Hotels & Lodges • Radisson Hotels
(Hotel selection based on availability and guest preference.)
Flight to Durban
A seamless private transfer and short flight carry you north to the subtropical beauty of KwaZulu-Natal, where wildlife and coastline await.
7 Nights - Zululand
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Zululand.
Stay in exclusive Big 5 luxury safari lodges that balance comfort with adventure.
Get up close to Africa’s incredible wildlife: big cats, elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, hyena, wild dog, zebra, kudu, and more.
Your week includes:
• Private game drives
• Exceptional photographic opportunities
• Spa and wellness options
• Guided wilderness experiences
Visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, Africa’s oldest game reserve, on a private game-viewing vehicle.
Explore the untouched Maputaland Coast - iSimangaliso, Kosi Bay, or Mabibi - where pristine beaches, wetlands, and extraordinary biodiversity meet.
Possible lodge partners include:
Hluhluwe River Lodge • Leopard Mountain Lodge • Bayete Zulu • Thonga Beach Lodge • Kosi Forest Lodge • Makakatana Bay Lodge • Rhino Sands • Biyala
1 Night - Umhlanga
Conclude your journey in style at either the Oyster Box or Beverly Hills Hotel, both renowned for exceptional luxury and sweeping Indian Ocean views.
Lesotho (Optional Extension)
A warm and welcoming cultural experience. Accommodation in the mountain kingdom is clean, comfortable, and known for heartfelt hospitality and excellent food.
Pricing
• Minimum: 4 guests
• From: approx. $1,300 per person, per day (based on 4 people)
Included
• All private transfers, including internal flight
• All listed activities
• Selected on-board listed alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
• Three gourmet meals per day + most non-alcoholic beverages
• At certain lodges, South African beer, wine & spirits are included
Excluded
• Non-listed activities
• Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages at accommodation venues (unless indicated)
• Personal items
• International flights into and out of South Africa
Your Host
Kim Thunder

FOUNDER OF THUNDER SAFARIS
With more than 30 years of experience as a professional photographer and adventurer, Kim Thunder has explored some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and beyond. Career highlights include photographing Nelson Mandela and working with the Springboks, experiences that reflect a lifetime of extraordinary opportunities behind the lens. Today, through
Thunder Safaris, Kim shares his passion for Africa by guiding guests on unforgettable journeys where luxury, culture, and wildlife come together.

