KwaZulu-Natal

Private Departure

9 nights From $14,000 per person KwaZulu-Natal

The full 9-day KZN journey structured around two to four guests. Same Camille, same science, same exclusive Tanglewood access, same $5,000 rhino pledge, with the itinerary built entirely around your pace and interests. Guests who have specific research interests (raptor ecology, herpetology, wetland systems) can request targeted field days with the relevant specialist.

What's Included

Included

  • All accommodation
  • All meals and beverages
  • Camille as guide for all activities
  • $5,000 rhino dehorning pledge (Wildlife ACT)
  • Walking safaris at Tanglewood
  • iSimangaliso boat survey
  • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi game drives
  • Manyoni Big Five drives
  • All internal transfers
  • Pre-departure science briefing
  • Post-departure conservation report
  • Custom field day selection

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal items
  • Gratuities (discretionary)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
Durban coastal hotel, orientation briefing with Camille. The itinerary from this point is built around your group's pace and research interests.
Day 2: Tanglewood
Full day in the coastal forest. GPS telemetry, bird survey, crowned eagle nest monitoring. Your group sets the pace.
Day 3: Tanglewood to iSimangaliso
Morning departure. Afternoon boat survey on St Lucia estuary. If your group has a herpetology interest, Camille can arrange a crocodile monitoring session.
Day 4: iSimangaliso
Full day wetland survey. Crocodile and hippo monitoring. Optional night drive.
Day 5: iSimangaliso to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Conservation debrief. Afternoon arrival. Walk briefing for the following morning.
Day 6: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Walking safari in Big Five territory with Camille.
Day 7: Wildlife ACT Conservation Day
Rhino dehorning operation with Wildlife ACT. $5,000 from your booking directly funds this work.
Day 8: Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Transfer to five-star lodge. Evening Big Five drive.
Day 9: Manyoni & Departure
Morning game drive. Midday departure. Post-trip conservation impact report sent within 7 days.

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Pricing

Private (2 guests)

Per person

$14,000

  • Exclusive departure
  • All meals and beverages
  • Camille as guide
  • $5,000 rhino pledge
  • Custom itinerary
  • All transfers

Private (3 guests)

Per person

$12,500

  • Exclusive departure
  • All meals and beverages
  • Camille as guide
  • $5,000 rhino pledge
  • Custom itinerary
  • All transfers

Private (4 guests)

Per person

$11,000

  • Exclusive departure
  • All meals and beverages
  • Camille as guide
  • $5,000 rhino pledge
  • Custom itinerary
  • All transfers

All prices in USD. Contact us to discuss group rates or extended itineraries.

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