6 days in KwaZulu-Natal Itinerary

The small coastal town of St Lucia provides travelers with a base for exploring the area's wetlands park, a World Heritage Site of lakes and rich, diverse wildlife.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): buy something for everyone on your list at Mtuba Mall and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): get close to the beloved marine mammals with Extreme Nature Tours and Travel Day Tours and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the St Lucia online travel planner.

Johannesburg to St Lucia is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Durban.

Sunny weather and golden beaches await you on a vacation in Durban, a busy port city on the Indian Ocean known for its outdoorsy atmosphere.

Kids will enjoy uShaka Marine World and Durban Botanic Gardens. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Durban: Spas (in Ballito) and Scottburgh Beach (in Scottburgh). And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, browse the different shops at Westville Junction, kick back and relax at Golden Mile, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Umhlanga Main Beach.

For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Durban trip itinerary planner.

Drive from St Lucia to Durban in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In December in Durban, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.