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Half Day Durban Tour Tala Game Reserve Market and Zulu Culture

By African Cape Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is £245 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the best of KwaZulu-Natal on this half-day tour from Durban, blending wildlife safari, Zulu heritage, and local shopping. Begin at Tala Game Reserve, a compact haven teeming with giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and over 300 bird species. Enjoy a guided game drive through diverse landscapes, perfect for photography and wildlife viewing. Next, visit Phezulu Safari Park to immerse yourself in Zulu culture with vibrant dance performances and ancestral stories, followed by encounters with reptiles. Conclude your adventure at Victoria Market, where the colourful stalls offer a mix of spices, crafts, and art, showcasing Durban's multicultural vibe.

  • Half-day tour perfect for travellers with limited time
  • Guided game drive in the Tala Game Reserve
  • Cultural experience in a Zulu village with dance performances
  • Explore Victoria Market for unique crafts and local flavours

Activity location

  • Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Half Day Durban Tour Tala Game Reserve Market and Zulu Culture
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£245.11 x 1 Adult£245.11
Total
Price is £245.11

What's included, what's not

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    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    African zulu dance experience in Phezulu Safari
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    Tour of reptile Park
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    African village experience in Phezulu Safari
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari in Tala Game Reserve
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no health restriction
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tala Private Game Reserve

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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. Please note: In the event that Tala Game Reserve is un-available on the day of your tour, the game safari will instead take place at the nearby Gwahumbe Game Reserve, which offers a similar experience and quality of wildlife viewing.

Phezulu Safari Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Phezulu Safari Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
For those interested in wildlife beyond the savanna, the park’s Reptile Park offers a chance to see crocodiles, iguanas, and including 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.

Victoria Street Market

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The final stop is Victoria Street Market, one of Durban’s most colourful and lively landmarks. This bustling marketplace is a feast for the senses, with stalls filled with spices, fabrics, crafts, jewellery, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tala Private Game Reserve
    • R603 Umbumbulu Road
    • 3202, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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