Durban Wildlife and Cultural Adventure Tour

This half-day adventure from Durban merges wildlife, culture, and local shopping into a memorable experience. Start with a guided game drive at Tala Game Reserve, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife like giraffes and rhinos in a malaria-free setting. Next, immerse yourself in Zulu traditions at Phezulu Safari Park, featuring vibrant dance performances and reptile encounters. Conclude your tour at Victoria Street Market, a vibrant hub showcasing spices, crafts, and jewelry that reflect Durban’s rich multicultural heritage.
- Explore Tala Game Reserve with a guided safari and wildlife sightings
- Experience Zulu culture through traditional dance at Phezulu Safari Park
- Visit Victoria Market for local crafts and spices reflecting Durban’s diversity
- Enjoy a comfortable round-trip drive in just half a day

What's included:

• Visit Victoria Market
• Tour of Reptile Park
• African traditional dancing experience in Phezulu
• African traditional village experience in Phezulu Safari Park
• Game safari in Tala Game Reserve

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Tala Private Game Reserve

R603 Umbumbulu Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3202

Tala Game Reserve: Safari in the African Bush
The journey begins with a short drive inland to Tala Private Game Reserve, a beautiful natural sanctuary located just outside Durban. Though compact in size, Tala is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, wildebeest, kudu, and antelope, along with more than 300 bird species. On a guided game drive, you’ll explore the reserve’s mix of grasslands, wetlands, and acacia forests, offering excellent photographic opportunities and a peaceful safari atmosphere away from the crowds. The reserve is also malaria-free, making it an accessible option for all visitors.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Phezulu Safari Park

190 Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, Durban, 3610

From Tala, the tour continues to Phezulu Safari Park, nestled in the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills. Here, you’ll be welcomed into a traditional Zulu cultural village, where dancers dressed in vibrant attire perform powerful, rhythmic routines that tell the stories of their heritage. Learn about Zulu customs, family traditions, and the importance of ancestral beliefs in everyday life.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Phezulu Safari Park

190 Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, Durban, 3610

For those interested in wildlife beyond the savanna, the park’s Reptile Park offers a chance to see crocodiles, iguanas, and some of South Africa’s most famous species. The combination of cultural immersion and wildlife encounters makes Phezulu a unique stop that blends education and entertainment.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Victoria Street Market

151/155 Victoria St, Durban, 4001

The final stop is Victoria Street Market, one of Durban’s most colorful and lively landmarks. This bustling marketplace is a feast for the senses, with stalls filled with spices, fabrics, crafts, jewelry, art, and souvenirs. Wander through the aisles where Indian and African influences blend seamlessly, reflecting Durban’s multicultural character. It’s the perfect place to pick up mementos of your trip, whether it’s fragrant curry spices, hand-beaded Zulu crafts, or locally inspired artworks.

1 hour