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Tim Brown Tours - Durban Safaris and Durban Tours
Tim Brown Tours - Durban Safaris and Durban Tours
Tim Brown Tours - Durban Safaris and Durban Tours
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Durban Day Safaris and Overnight Durban Safari Tours to visit the ‘Big 5’ nature reserves, Drakensberg mountains and the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa We are an owner run specialist Durban Safari “Big 5” and Durban Tour Operator company based near Durban. We have been operating out of Durban since February 2010 and focus our tailor made Durban Safaris and Durban Tours around the Durban and KwaZulu-Natal area of South Africa. Specialists in Nature Tours – Durban Safaris/Drakensberg Mountain Tours, Cultural Zulu Tours and Historical Battlefield Tours departing from Durban City. The main areas our Durban Safaris and Durban Tours are focused around are the ‘Big 5’ Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve for Safaris, Drakensberg mountains for hiking and scenic Tours. The Valley of 1000 Hills for Zulu cultural villages/Tours and township Tours as well as Dundee for Battlefield Safari Tours from Durban throughout KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Tim Brown Tours will tailor make a Safari from Durban or Tour from Durban to suit your specific requirements if you cannot find a listed Durban Safari or Durban Tour that meets your requirements. We will collect you from your Hotel in the Durban area and return you there after your Durban Safari or Durban Tour experience. We offer a high level of service and can be flexible with our Durban Day Safaris/Tours and our Durban overnight Safaris/Tours, to ensure that you our valued clients have the best possible experience on your Durban ‘Big 5’ Bush Safari, Drakensberg mountain Tour or Battlefield Historical Tour in and around our beautiful city of Durban, province KwaZulu-Natal and country of South Africa!
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Rodney C
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful experience with Sibo from Tim Brown Tour, doing a day safari at Tala reserve. Saw lots of different kinds of birds. Lots of impala s, water buck s . rino s, wildebeest, monkey, zebra, and giraffe s, and so much more.
Written 24 November 2023
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George T
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Nov 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing tour. We used a jeep style car in very good condition. Cibo, our driver was a very careful driver, very polite and communicative. He was very updated about the reserve and he did his best to satisfy us. Many animals and birds in a beautiful area. However, lions did not do us the favour.... next time....
Written 1 November 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear George
Thank you for your lovely review.
We hope to have you back again with your family for a longer tour.
Kind regards
Tim
Written 2 November 2023
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Nicholas S
6 contributions
Fantastic day tour in which I learnt so much about South Africa, it’s people, culture and its animals from Thabo.
Saw a large variety of animals in the park and has an absolutely fantastic day.
Thabo was punctual, informative and above all very friendly and knowledgable.
Driving was extremely safe but very efficient.
Thabo Let myself and a fellow member of the tour dictate what we wanted to do and could honestly answer all our questions.
Recommended!!!!
Thank you Thabo!
Saw a large variety of animals in the park and has an absolutely fantastic day.
Thabo was punctual, informative and above all very friendly and knowledgable.
Driving was extremely safe but very efficient.
Thabo Let myself and a fellow member of the tour dictate what we wanted to do and could honestly answer all our questions.
Recommended!!!!
Thank you Thabo!
Written 24 October 2023
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TimBrownTours
Hi Nicholas
Thank you for sharing you wonderful experience. We are really glad you had an amazing Hluhluwe day Safari with us.
Regards
Tim
Written 30 October 2023
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Nick C
Folkestone3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
An interesting and moving experience aided by a first class guide. Met and exceeded expectations despite a slight hiccup over initial accommodation arrangements that was quickly resolved.
Written 19 October 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Nick
Thank you for your lovely review, we hope to welcome you back one day.
regards
Tim
Written 30 October 2023
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franzie2903
Cologne, Germany23 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Super nice, we did the 3 day tour and saw lots of wild animal.
The communication was perfect and Tim Brown was super helpful and nice during and after the tour. You can reach him at any time and he’ll help you with whatever.
Can just recommend this tour!
The communication was perfect and Tim Brown was super helpful and nice during and after the tour. You can reach him at any time and he’ll help you with whatever.
Can just recommend this tour!
Written 17 October 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Franziska
Thank you for your lovely review.
Travel safe and maybe you will return with you whole family next time.
regards
Tim
Written 18 October 2023
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A1861MGcarolc
Maitland, Australia2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Very efficient day with Tim Brown Tours to Drakensberg Mountains via Sani Pass.
Everything on website was fulfilled with provision.
Both drivers were informative and friendly.
Would throughly recommend this trip and company.
Everything on website was fulfilled with provision.
Both drivers were informative and friendly.
Would throughly recommend this trip and company.
Written 9 September 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Carol
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed the Trip into Lesotho to the highest Pub in Africa!
Keep well and Safe Travels.
Regards
The Tim Brown Tours team
Written 11 September 2023
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Andy Walters
West Yorkshire, UK27 contributions
Great communication when booking and follow up.
Guide perfectly on time, friendly, knowledgeable and didn’t rush the tour at all.
Knew the park well and where to look for all the beasties.
Super clean and comfortable vehicles and plenty of stops for drinks, lunch and loo breaks.
Couldn’t have gone smoother and I would highly recommend Tim and his team.
Guide perfectly on time, friendly, knowledgeable and didn’t rush the tour at all.
Knew the park well and where to look for all the beasties.
Super clean and comfortable vehicles and plenty of stops for drinks, lunch and loo breaks.
Couldn’t have gone smoother and I would highly recommend Tim and his team.
Written 8 September 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Andrew
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We really appreciate the positive feedback.
Safe travels.
regards
The Tim Brown Tours team
Written 11 September 2023
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Kerstin Sommer
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
The day with Sibo, my guide, was just perfect! Sibo is easy to talk to, a perfect guide, experienced and safe driver and a great animal spotter. I enjoyed the breathtaking landscape and seeing the animals in their natural habitat. Don't hesitate - just book, it is more than worth it.
Written 1 September 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Kerstin
Thank you for your great review. So glad you could enjoy the day safari with the limited time you had.
Safe travels.
regards
Tim & Sibo
Written 4 September 2023
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chanel g
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates21 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had such a smooth journey from quotation to payment to communication and even through pick up and drop off. We experienced the true essence of Africa.
Written 11 August 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Chanel
Thanks so much for your lovely review!
So glad you enjoyed the Safari.
Travel safe.
regards
Tim
Written 14 August 2023
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Leah G
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
The whole experience was amazing. We had such close encounters with elephants and rhinos! Truly breathtaking. We ended our tour at a resto on the highest hill, excellent views.The taxi service was also very helpful and informative which added to the overall mood.
Written 7 August 2023
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TimBrownTours
Dear Leah
Thank you for your lovely feedback, so glad you all enjoyed the trip.
We look forward to hosting you again one day.
Kind regards
Tim
Written 10 August 2023
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IreneD1953
Saskatoon, Canada5 contributions
Cost of a two day safari and what type of accomodation do we sleep in overnight and are meals included?
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Irene
Thank you for your question.
The cost of the two day safari is R5980 per person sharing. Guests stay in 2 bedded Chalets on suite.
Dinner and breakfast is included and we stop for lunch.
Kind regards
Tim
Bom dia! Tem guia que fala português? É melhor comprar os passeios antes ou na hora mesmo? Quais são os.melhores? Alimentação nos safáris, tem que levar ou eles param em algum restaurante?
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Hi, It is always better to book in advance. We can try and find a Portuguese speaking guide but it will increase the cost of the tour.
I would recommend the 3 day safari and the 3 Drakensberg tours, both of which can be found on our website.
Meals we include excepting lunch but we always ensure there is a place for you to get lunch.
If you can send me your email address I can send more details.
Kind regards
Tim
Lamla
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Do I buy a ticket for my infant?
How much is the ticket for 2 adults?
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Lamla96
Thank for your question.
Depending on which tour you choose will depend on the price. Infants are free.
If you go to our website link you will be able to get in touch direct or choose the itinerary you wish to do.
Kind regards
Tim
Lamla
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Do I buy a ticket for my infant?
How much is the ticket for 2 adults?
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Lamla96
Thank for your question.
Depending on which tour you choose will depend on the price. Infants are free.
If you go to our website link you will be able to get in touch direct or choose the itinerary you wish to do.
Kind regards
Tim
lewis107
East Kilbride, UK178 contributions
Hi we are staying in Umdloti next July and are hoping to book whale dolphin cruise for 2 hours with transfers from either Durban or umshlanga? Is this something you could organise for us and if so how much? If not can you please advise who we should contact? Thank you
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Lewis
Thank you for your message, yes we can assist you.
If you could send us a request via email (address is on our Tripadvisor page) or if you could share your email details we can forward you a quote.
unfortunately we are not able to share the email address in the message box according to TripAdvisor policy.
kind regards
Tim
Kind regards
Tim
isayade
Cayenne, French Guiana246 contributions
Is the tour « Drakenberg mountains and Lesotho via Sani Pass » suitable for a child of 10 years old?
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Isayade
Thank you for your question, yes the tour is suitable for a 10 year old child, We also offer discounts on children under 12 years.
Regards
Tim
Judith Clewett
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Hi Tim
We will be in Durban for one day on Tuesday 13 February off a cruise boat Insignia We arrive at 10am departing that night at 11pm. We are 4 adults, two couples, and wondered what you could recommend for us to maximise our time in Durban.
Is Hluhluwe too far away?
Many thanks
Judith
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Hi Judith
Received your email and replied.
Regards
Tim
Banester1989
Sydney, Australia812 contributions
Hi
This is a silly question, but I am just a solo traveler, do you guys do only private tours or do you do small group tours as well.
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Hi, Thank you for your message.
We do both tours for Solo travelers and small l groups. If we have a tour going and already have 2 or more clients you will be able to join at the standard per person rate unless they booked clients have requested a private tour...
If you wish to go and we do not have the tour you request running we will still take you but the solo traveler rate will apply.
Hope this helps.
If you need anymore information please email us or visit our website using the link on our TripAdvisor page "Website"
regards
Tim
weetwoodLeeds
Leeds41 contributions
Dear Tim Brown Tours,
We are arriving in Durban on Monday 20th October 2017. We are interested in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve day safari for Tuesday 1st November 2017. Can you please confirm that we would be collected and returned to our hotel, is the 5-6 hours time spent at the location or does this include travel time, the cost for two persons in a open top vehicle and closed vehicle as part of your group, would you require a deposit and how much, if so, do we pay the balance on the day and do you have availability for the Tuesday? I would be grateful for an early response so we can book the tour. Michelle.
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your message.
Yes we can assist you.
Please could you send us your email address we will then send all the information you require. Unfortunately we are not able to type our email address in this message box but you will also find a link to our email address under our TripAdvisor listing.
regards
Tim Brown Tours
ajppfc
england25 contributions
Hi/ were in Durban for a day end of October. Can not decide between Hluhluwe Game Reserve or Valley of a thousand hill culture day ?. Any suggestions. many thanks Adrian
TimBrownTours
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Dear Adrian
Thank you for your message I would suggest our most popular tour which is the Hluhluwe game reserve day Safari.
Please advise and we can book you down.
regards
Tim