Embark on a life-changing 9-night, 10-day inclusive safari and culture tour of South Africa, blending wildlife exploration with local traditions, natural wonders, and deep historical insights. This group trip by Planet Abled is accessible for people with diverse disabilities — with safari vehicles, adapted accommodations, guided support, and immersive experiences planned for all. 

A warm welcome awaits you at the airport and the group will be transferred to hotel at Umshlanga  close to the warm Indian ocean.  

4-Star Hotel Durban, Durban 

Durban City Tour passing sights such as Moses Madiba football stadium and visit to colourful  beachfront African markets. We also visit the Apartheid Museum with audio presentations of history. After lunch we make our  way to Durban Botanical Gardens with trees such a rainbow tree and Elephant Foot Tree. 4-Star Hotel Durban, Durban 

Today we head out to the great African safari to the World Heritage Site namely the Isimangaliso  Wetland Park which includes Hluhluwe Game Reserve South Africa`s second largest Big Five  Game Reserve. Your accommodation is in a private game sanctuary and your chalet with glass  walls has own private outdoor Jacuzzi. Afternoon at leisure at your lodge with its abundant bird and  wildlife.  

Today's adventures include a visit to a Traditional Zulu Village where you will learn of the African  Zulu Tribe as you visit its cultural village. Be spellbound by the energetic Zulu Dancing with its  awesome rhythm of drumbeats and African dancing! 

Leopard Walk Lodge is set in a beautiful forest surrounded by nature and wildlife. Each chalet has  two bathrooms one of which is the accessible shower room with hand shower, shower seat and  grabrails. The second bathroom has a beautiful ambience with bath and shower. Lastly each chalet  has own private outdoor Jacuzzi. 

These are the days where the spirit of Africa touches your soul. We embark on leisurely extended  game drives to all areas of Hluhluwe Game Reserve There is much to explore! Your  experienced ranger will help you spot and identify many species of bird and animal life. (The  Elephant Coast has more than 500 species of birdlife recorded). With a little assistance most people  will be able to distinguish the more common families of birds in no time at all. Look out for the  abundant animal life such as black rhino, nyala, kudu, hippo, crocodile, waterbuck, reedbuck, red  duiker, baboons, monkeys, hyena, wildebeest, giraffe and often to be seen elephant and  buffalo. You may also see lion, cheetah, wild dog and other predators. Time will be spent in the  Hluhluwe side of the game reserve and on other days will be spent enjoying the Umfolozi side of  the game reserve. 

Elephant Interaction- A unique and wonderful experience in the heart of Zululand where you get  close and interact with these powerful but gentle creatures. Guests seeking deeper meaning to  their visit have close contact and interaction with these elephants. Although little can match the  thrill of seeing wild elephants in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, guests are also afforded an opportunity  of close contact with 2 mature elephant that were orphaned and hand reared but are now free to  range in a private game reserve that is over 2 500 hectares. These two elephant come up to visit the  viewing area each morning, for a welcome snack of game pellets. Here you will be able to interact  with them in well controlled situations and also enjoy suburb interpretation of the elephant  species, which is enlightening and clearly shows the care and concern that is shown. Lunch at local  restaurant. Afternoon- Visit to Cat and Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre Join us for an up close  and personal tour and learn more about South Africa's endangered wild cat species. Come and be  mesmerized by the beauty of the Caracal (Lynx), enchanted by the playful Serval, astonished by  the speed and agility of the Cheetah and delighted by the African Wildcat. View and photograph  these amazing animals at this Centre. There are educational tours daily, with feedings during the  afternoon tour and an informative talk about the animals The aim of this Centre is to care for the  cats which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and are in need of care and  rehabilitation. Other attractions include Ilala Weavers with its restaurant where you will enjoy Leopard Walk Lodge, Hluhluwe.

We head to St Lucia, is a picturesque village situated within a nature reserve and which  is surrounded by 5 distinct ecosystems and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Dinner at leisure at one of  numerous restaurants in village. Afternoon safari boat trip on accessible boat with sightings of  hippos, crocodiles and birds in the estuary. 4-star guest house, St Lucia  

Explore markets in the village and the wild beaches.  Safari at Cape Vidal Game Reserve with Rhino, Waterbuck, Kudu and many other species of  wildlife. Cape Vidal is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park- a World Heritage Site incorporating  beautiful game reserves with wild beaches. With luck you will spot hippos (who are nocturnal  mammals) grazing at night in the village gardens! Visit to Crocodile Sanctuary with a museum of Isimangaliso Wetland Park.  

Check out of the hotel – Transfer to Durban Airport. Fly back to home with lots of fun and memories.