Tala Private Game Reserve - Depart from Durban at 7.30am and head to Tala Game Reserve for a 4x4 game drive. Tala Game Reserve is home to more than 380 bird species, as well as big game like Rhino, Kudu, Hippo, Giraffe and the rare Sable antelope. Plant species found in this area include the Fiery Aloe, the imposing Euphorbia and fragrant Wild Sage. The landscapes at this game reserve near are characterized by a mix of acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland, providing exceptional game and bird viewing opportunities. In this picture perfect setting, guests are able to escape from the hurried pace of modern life, to a place devoid of stress and crowds. Tala Private Game reserve is an excellent place to simply relax and enjoy some pampering. We explore the reserve on guided game drives.

Natal Lion Park - From Tala Game Reserve we proceed to Natal Lion Park where we do a much shorter game drive. Natal Lion Park is home to Lion, African Elephant, Asian Elephant, Impala, Nyala, Grey Duiker, Porcupine, Bush Pig, Kudu, Vervet Monkey, Bush Babies, Cane Rat, Black Backed Jackal, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest and Leopard. Birds include the Yellow Billed Kite, Long Crested Eagle, Crowned Eagle, Raven, Black Shouldered Kite, Jackal Buzzard, Grass Owl, Barn Owl, Grey Heron, Francolin, Red-chested Cuckoo, Pied Kingfisher and many other. From Natal Lion Park we return back to Durban