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3 Days of Tours in and around Durban

Two rhino are grazing the long grass in the late afternoon
A crash of rhino enjoy their late afternoon dinner while a guests looks on.

Durban isn’t quite as popular as Cape Town, but with our access to wildlife and our strong cultural heritage, we’re definitely worth a visit.

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The February Reenactments at Isandlwana

A group fo 20 Britsh reenactors dreesed in 1879's military uniform stand in a company and pose before the hill called isandlwana and point their martini henry rifles at the pphotographer
British reenactment enthusiasts pose at the foot of the hill called Isandlwana

It’s a 4 hour drive to Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift from Durban. It’s a beautiful drive filled with dramatic views of valleys and hills and villagers. And early in every year, it’s extra special.

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Durban City Tours During the Covid Pandemic

A photo of the Durban beachfront taken from the lift chair at the amusement park
Durban has a reputation as a city of play thanks to kilometers of warm Indian Ocean beachfront and attractions such as the amusement park

It’s interesting how things change and yet stay the same. I’ve been thinking lately about the differences of conducting tours pre-covid and of course now.

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What Happened to Country and Coastal Touring?

Owner Shelldon Wells stands next to a sign that reads highest pub in africa at 2874 meters
Tour operator and guide, Shelldon Wells, stands next to the highest pub in Africa in Lesotho.

In 2010 Country and Coastal Touring started offering pre-planned tours in our home city of Durban. And then covid struck.

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Battlefields

An Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Wildlife Safari Tour Package You’ll Love

A white memorial to the fallen at Rorkes Drift stands in a small walled cemetary
The memorial at Rorkes Drift inside the walled cemetary

Let’s face it, coming out to South Africa involves a whole lot of traveling. So why not make your battlefields experience extra special by adding on a wildlife safari.

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How we’re dealing with Covid-19

The sun rises over the hills of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi, Big 5, Game Reserve
The sun rises over the hills of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi, Big 5, Game Reserve

Who would have thought the human population would be facing a pandemic such the Covid pandemic we currently find ourselves in! I recall watching pandemic movies of the 80’s and 90’s and laughing to myself about how far-fetched they were joke is on me it seems! Fact is Covid-19 is here and it’s here to […]

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