SAFARIS
WILDLIFE SAFARIS
Explore the wildlife, history, scenery and cultural wealth of Zululand and the Elephant Coast with Ghost Mountain Safaris. Join our enthusiastic and knowledgeable rangers on a variety of excursions. From Game Drives or boat cruises and Tiger Fishing on Lake Jozini, to hikes and Zulu homestead visits. Our qualified guides are able to tailor-make itineraries for you.
Lake Jozini Boat Cruise
BOAT CRUISES
3-4hrs
Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa’s largest dams. There are several exquisite gorges which abound with cycads and a wide variety of birds. On the western side of the dam one might see elephant, rhino, hippo and crocodile.
Lake Jozini Tiger Fishing
TIGER FISHING HALF DAY or FULL DAY
Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa’s largest dams. The 13 varieties of fish found in the dam include tilapia, catfish, mud fish, carp and the sought after tiger fish. A catch and release policy for the tigers is promoted and anglers are encouraged to retain only one trophy fish each per day, releasing the live smaller ones.
Umkhuze Game Reserve Game Drives
HALF DAY OR FULL DAY & LUNCH
uMkhuze harbours an astonishing diversity of habitats ranging from the eastern slopes of the Lebombo Mountains to stretches of rolling acacia savannah, swamps, woodlands and riverine forest. Wildlife includes black and white rhino, elephant, giraffe, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and a multitude of plains game. Lion were reintroduced to the park in 2013 making it a Big 5 reserve. The birding is exceptional – 420 species recorded. uMkhuze offers a Fig Forest Walk (5-6hrs) which is highly recommended.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve Game Drives
HALF DAY OR FULL DAY & LUNCH
The oldest game park in Africa, this reserve was proclaimed to prevent the white rhino from becoming extinct. Eighty mammal species (including the Big Five) and in excess of 300 bird species are supported in this 96,000HA reserve, making it a truly special experience for all.
Night Drive
3 to 4 HOURS
Experience the African night with its magnificent skies and the possibility of nocturnal species such as ant-bear (aardvark), leopard, genets, night jars and a host of smaller creatures. The night also allows one the opportunity to use other senses and to relax to the sounds and aroma of Africa.
Birding Trips
HALF OR FULL DAY
With more than 420 bird species on record, Mkuze and the surrounding area is renowned as a mecca for bird lovers. Some of the specials one might go in search of are: Mangrove King fisher, African Broadbill, Pink Throated Twin Spot, Blue Billed Fire Finch, Narina trogon.
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