On arrival at Durban Airport you pick up your rental car and make your way to Zimbali Lodge in Ballito. Zimbali is a luxurious resort which offers excellent access to all the sights of Durban, a fantastic golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and a free shuttle service to the beach. The hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens.

Superior resort hotel with a championship golf course on the KwaZulu-Natal coast.

You depart Zimbali Lodge and drive to White Elephant Lodge. Your accommodation includes safari activities in a savannah bushveld which teems with game and birdlife. Originally built in the 1920's, this lodge captures the history and romance of the "colonial era".

Elephanting is a half-day programme that focuses on the relocated herds. Your time will be spent not only searching for, but more importantly, learning about the specific elephants. Tracking on foot is at the guides' discretion.

Colonial-style safari lodge in the Pongola Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal.

Depart White Elephant Lodge and head north to Swaziland where you stay at Reiley's Rock Lodge. Formerly owned by one of the first European settlers in Swaziland, this lodge has been decorated in keeping with its colonial roots by Swaziland's leading conservation team, Ted and Liz Reilly.

Notwithstanding the necessary subtle additions and renovations, the house still stands as it was built almost a century ago. Reilly's Rock is steeped in intriguing history. In fact, the main building was built of stone in exchange for an ox-wagon in the early 1900's!

Country lodge overlooking the Ezulwini Valley in Swaziland.

Depart Swaziland and drive to the Kapama Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. Accommodation includes safari activities.

The camp has just six secluded rondavels. Each has an individual splash pool and private viewing deck, as well as a personal butler. The camp offers gym and spa facilities. You can take an elephant safari and will be able to view game from close proximity as the elephants move silently and in a single file through the bush.

Safari lodge offering elephant back safaris and luxurious accommodation in a 'Big Five' game reserve.

Sadly, your stay has come to an end, and you drive to Hoedspruit Airport where you deliver your hire car and continue your travels.