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2 Week Road Trip in Kwazulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal: Best 2 week itinerary

2 Week Road Trip in Kwazulu-Natal

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South Africa

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14 days

1009 km
  • Walking on the pristine Umhlanga beach in Durban.
  • Exploring the beautiful nature of St Lucia, the biggest estuary in South Africa.
  • Incredible wildlife encounters in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve.
  • Driving along the famous Midlands Meander route.
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Author Bio

Stray Along the Way RTE profile picture | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way Bevan & Jill LangleySouth Africa FlagSouth Africa

We are Bevan and Jill, a husband and wife team originally from South Africa but currently living in Taiwan. Growing up in South Africa almost certainly means a life of outdoor activity, and that was definitely the case for both of us. From hiking to surfing to weekends in game reserves, our lives revolved around the outdoors, and it was fantastic!

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Suggested Vehicles for hire

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 2 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Starlet

Toyota Starlet
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 1 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue
5 Seats | 5 Doors | 1 Medium Bags | 2 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-3 Arrived at King Shaka International Airport and drove to Umhlanga for a 3 night stay. Explored Durban during our stay. 18 Umhlanga
Day 4-6 Drove to St Lucia for a 3 night stay. Explored places such as Cape Vidal, Bat Cave, and Lake St Lucia estuary. 224 St Lucia
Day 7-9 Drove to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve for a 3 night stay. Enjoyed fantastic game viewing during our stay. 66 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Day 10-12 Drove to Giant’s Castle Game Reserve in the Drakensberg for a 3 night stay. Spent the three day stay hiking the trails. 470 Giant’s Castle Game Reserve
Day 13 Drove along the Midlands Meander to Nottingham Road for a 1 night stay. 69 Nottingham Road
Day 14 Drove back to the airport in Durban and completed the road trip. Stopped at the Valley of a Thousand Hills along the way. 162 King Shaka International Airport

Photo Gallery

The Golden Mile in DUrban, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray ALong The Way
Umhlanga beach in Durban, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Shipwreck themed Cargo Hold in uShaka Marine World, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
View over Catalina Bay at Lake St Lucia, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Elephants crossing the road in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Hiking Giant's Castle in the Drakensberg, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Zulu homestead overlooking the Valley of a Thusand Hills, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
The Golden Mile in DUrban, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray ALong The Way
Umhlanga beach in Durban, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Shipwreck themed Cargo Hold in uShaka Marine World, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
View over Catalina Bay at Lake St Lucia, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Elephants crossing the road in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Hiking Giant's Castle in the Drakensberg, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way
Zulu homestead overlooking the Valley of a Thusand Hills, South Africa | Photo credit: Stray Along The Way

All images copyright Bevan & Jill Langley (unless indicated otherwise).

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