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Durban Safaris and Tours
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Tours conducted throughout KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We offer a variety of tours from wildlife safaris, guided battlefield experiences, photography tours, hiking in the Drakensberg, mountain-biking adventures, golfing tours and more. All tours undertaken by qualified and experienced guides. All our staff are vaccinated and all our vehicles are sanitized daily.
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Historical Tours
6–8 hours
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6+ hours
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Historical Tours
6 hours
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Historical Tours
4–6 hours
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Susan M
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
My three women friends and I recently went on a fabulous three day trip from Durban to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Nature Reserve, including a visit to a cat rehabilitation centre, a night tour of the park and a river cruise where we got up close and personal with hippos and crocodiles. Shelldon was our guide and we appreciated his friendly manner and the fact that he could put up with our continual questions and requests. We saw a huge range of animals and the tour vastly exceeded our expectations. I would strongly recommend the tour. Shelldon's knowledge of animals and his capacity to find them in the bush was phenomenal. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he was very generous with his time and we were extremely well looked after.
Written 4 May 2015
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IrinaLl
Barcelona, Spain26 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Best guide possible. Shelldon is very knowledgeable not only about animals but also about the history of the area. He is very friendly and we can tell he enjoys his job. He wanted us to see as many animals as possible and he didn't care if we spent more time than planned. He had everything perfectly arranged and we didn't have to worry about anything. He was very very experienced and professional.
Great guide and better guy!
Great guide and better guy!
Written 31 August 2014
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lottyh
Vancouver, Canada28 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Shelldon of Country and Coastal Touring was one of the best guides we met in South Africa. He helped us plan a day tour suited for cruise passengers. He was right on time with his vehicle, and he was very knowledgeable of the area and all the wildlife and also the culture. Our tour was fantastic, couldn't ask for anything more except we wish we had more time in Durban.
He took us to Hillbilly's for lunch which served good local food and there were small shops that sell souvenirs and handicraft for much cheaper prices.
As agreed, he took us back to the port in time so we didn't have to worry about being left behind by our ship.
At the end of the day, everybody in our group was happy.
Two thumbs up for Shelldon and his company!!!
He took us to Hillbilly's for lunch which served good local food and there were small shops that sell souvenirs and handicraft for much cheaper prices.
As agreed, he took us back to the port in time so we didn't have to worry about being left behind by our ship.
At the end of the day, everybody in our group was happy.
Two thumbs up for Shelldon and his company!!!
Written 30 June 2014
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Iriszar
1 contribution
May 2014
We had a 1 day safari&zolo tour.
We went to Tala reserve and to see the Zolo tribe. Shelfon was highly educated about the different animals and about the area in general. Great views, exciting experience. Highly recommended.
We went to Tala reserve and to see the Zolo tribe. Shelfon was highly educated about the different animals and about the area in general. Great views, exciting experience. Highly recommended.
Written 16 May 2014
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alexrex
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
May 2014 • Solo
I arranged a trip with Shelldon to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. I had to pay an extra charge since I was a single rider on the trip, but it was clearly explained from the beginning and stated on the website and the company was keen on eventually waive the extra fee if somebody else would have joined.
Having said that, the luxury of being on a solo trip also paid off in the end, as I had a private tour guide and got to choose when and where to stop and where to go. We stayed in the park till it was literally about to close and Shelldon was relentless in animal tracking and spotting throughout the day.
Shelldon is very knowledgeable on both natural cultural aspects of the park, the history of Zululand and the culture of its people and the history of South Africa in general. I enjoyed talking to him and learned many things along the way. We spotted many animals in the park, 3 out of the Big 5 (no lions, nor leopard, but with a bonus Cheetah!), many giraffes, gnus, and nialas, even a crocodile and many more.
It was a glorious day!
Having said that, the luxury of being on a solo trip also paid off in the end, as I had a private tour guide and got to choose when and where to stop and where to go. We stayed in the park till it was literally about to close and Shelldon was relentless in animal tracking and spotting throughout the day.
Shelldon is very knowledgeable on both natural cultural aspects of the park, the history of Zululand and the culture of its people and the history of South Africa in general. I enjoyed talking to him and learned many things along the way. We spotted many animals in the park, 3 out of the Big 5 (no lions, nor leopard, but with a bonus Cheetah!), many giraffes, gnus, and nialas, even a crocodile and many more.
It was a glorious day!
Written 5 May 2014
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HelenSteady
Sydney Australia44 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
We were going to be in Durban for one day only off the Queen Mary 2 and I wanted us to do a tour that was not the usual tourist thing. I came upon the tours by Country and Coastal Touring and sent a query. Got a quick reply from Charles, outlining what he could do for us and the price. I had mentioned the valley of 1000 Hills and we got exactly what we wanted. After a bit of confusion on the dock due to the authorities not allowing Charles near the gangplank we finally found him. Unfortunarly, we also brought with us the rain, but no problem. On the drive which takes about 60 minutes, the rain really started pelting down and for a short time it looked like we might have to cancel. Undaunted, Charles made a phone call to his Zulu guide to see what conditions were like and on we went. We got to the iSithumba valley and meet with our local Zulu guide. Whilst it had stopped raining, it was still too wet to do a walk along the river, and rather than a walk to the "sangoma" (traditional healer) we drove this short distance. Fascinating to hear the stories about the work of the healer. We then drove on further to the village where we were supposed to visit the huts of the chief and his wives as well as the eating tent but the slippery slope meant it wasn't safe to walk down. While we were sitting there being given more insight into the rural community of mainly Zulu nationality, explaining their cultural way of life, a man approached the vehicle and we were honoured by a visit from the local chief of the village. Apparently he had never done this before. He did not speak (or had little) English so the conversations were translated by our young guide. A light lunch was available at Hillbillies, which is in a curio center, What better to choose from the menu but the Bunny Chow, consisting of hollowed out bread filled with stew of lamb, chicken or beef and vegetables. Also on offer was deliciously brewed local coffee. Wonderful was talking to the owner and his wife. Thereafter we proceeded to PheZulu Safari park who have a typical Zulu village setting. You were given a guided tour through the area and then attended a traditional Zulu dance. By this time the skies had opened up again and Charles produced wet weather capes to keep us at least partially dry. There was also a guided tour of the reptile park which has crocodiles and species of snakes, indigenous to the region. We were offered to hold some of the snakes (which we declined), then waded back to the bus and the journey back to Durban. Charles took us for a drive through Durban when we got back and we went to the Moses Mabhida Stadium and Charles also took us along the waterfront where the markets had been to see if any of the stalls were still open as we were looking for some shirts. Charles became involved in the bargaining process which we were grateful for. Then back to the ship. I would really recommend this journey to anyone who wants to get away from the pure tourist sites. Charles is most accommodating and we had such a wonderful day.
Written 2 March 2014
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Kirsten S
Brooklyn, NY2 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
I was in Durban doing research, but it was every difficult to book tours as a solo traveller. I tried booking tours with other organizations but they would cancel on me. Shelldon to the rescue! I contacted him and heard back almost immediately. He helped me plan exactly what I needed to do, and also suggested some additional excursions. We went to Phezulu, Tala game reserve, Dlinza forest and Shakaland. It was all beautiful and amazing. He was on time to pick me up both days and knew exactly what he was talking about - most informative tour guide I've had!
Written 22 January 2014
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Daniel M
Traunstein, Germany1 contribution
Dec 2013 • Business
My colleagues and me were to Durban for work, so we only had time for a trip on a Sunday. But that was no problem. Shelldon picked us up at our hotel and we went to the northern part (Hluhluwe) of the park. On the way to the park Shelldon already told us many interesting things about the country and the people living in the area. In the park we had a lot of sightings and managed to see 4 of the big 5!!! (only the leopard was missing). An awesome experience! Thanks to a very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Written 2 January 2014
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Shelldon W
Hi Daniel. I'm please you enjoyed the tour, it was a very good day, with a fantastic lion sighting! Looking forward to one day seeing you on our shores again. Best wishes for the future, Shelldon.
Written 5 January 2014
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Marco-Castelfranco-V
Castelfranco Veneto, Italy5 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
I contacted Shelldon and in the few days has organized a wonderful safari. We saw many animals, giraffes, buffalos, rhinos, crocodiles, zebras and many colorful birds. Great guide and great sympathy! A perfect holiday!
Written 9 September 2013
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Shelldon W
It was a pleasure to spend time with you guys and I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Durban.
Written 12 September 2013
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James D
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
Paul was our guide for a three day St Lucia and Hluhluwe safari. We were picked up from Durban and driven to St Lucia for an estuary cruise and then from there went to Hluhluwe where we had one evening game drive, a full day game drive and a morning game drive. Paul was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we were able to see 4 of the big 5, as well as plenty of other animals including a cheetah. Paul was great fun to be around as well. Included in the price was all our transport, accommodation, breakfast and dinner and game drives, which we did in an open vehicle. We were four twenty year olds visiting South Africa, so the reasonable price appealed to us and we had a brilliant time on the safari and would definitely recommend it.
Written 2 October 2024
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Thanks so much for the review James, I am glad you enjoyed your safari with Paul!
Written 3 October 2024
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Where will the tour take us? What will we see? How long will it be (from hotel pick-up to return)? Will any snacks be served? How should I dress? and of course, how much will it cost?
thank you
Written 6 May 2016
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