Road Trip & Things to do in Durban and Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa (incl. Hluhluwe & Drakensberg)

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  • In this video I show you the best things to do in Durban & Kwazulu-Natal including the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and a 3 day hike in the Drakensberg mountains.
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    My friend Marco and me went down to Durban to explore the things to do in Durban and some more sights in Kwazulu-Natal. As usual I tried to mix sightseeing in South Africa with some cool activities, such as the big rush, a multi day trek in the Drakensberg mountains or a Segway tour in Durban.
    For doing all this we rented a car and drive through the region for about 10 days with activities booked a few weeks ahead.
    You can use this guide to prepare and plan your own trip to this region, therefore I included all Spots and companies we used along the way.
    All Things to do in Durban & Kwazulu-Natal as shown in this episode:
    - Durban waterfront
    - Helicopter ride in Durban
    - Station Drive, Durban
    - Segway Tour in Durban
    - Township tour in KwaMashu
    - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
    - Hilltop Camp
    - Drakensberg mountains
    - Sentinel, Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls
    - Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
    - Cavern Resort
    - About my Cooperation with South African Tourism-
    I got invited by South African Tourism (www.dein-suedafrika.de/) to produce this video showcasing my travel experience. I was free to create my very own itinerary with all the freedom needed. Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 464

  • @sthabileduma341
    @sthabileduma341 5 років тому +105

    Thank you for a true depiction of my home, Durban, KwaZulu Natal

    • @ven_one
      @ven_one 5 років тому +5

      Cannot Wait until south africa collapses and is placed back in the right hands. WWIII and civil war coming close to help cleanse the world, cannot wait.

    • @rocketsauce08
      @rocketsauce08 5 років тому +7

      @@ven_one SA will never collapse kid, its the most powerful country on the continent

    • @ven_one
      @ven_one 5 років тому

      @Musawenkosi Mathe wait until the Real Machine arrives, then we can talk again, well that all depends on how the Machine deals with you. 😉😉😉

    • @roshanmanilal5315
      @roshanmanilal5315 5 років тому

      S'tambile your are a true south african

    • @zaidabraham7310
      @zaidabraham7310 5 років тому

      @@ven_one Stick to 4chan m8

  • @talent_cele
    @talent_cele 5 років тому +37

    My hometown ❤️ proudly South African🇿🇦🤗

  • @governormadea5937
    @governormadea5937 3 роки тому +11

    It’s such a beautiful country studied there for my undergrad. Durban was my fav city. Massively underrated.

  • @roskis6493
    @roskis6493 4 роки тому +50

    Oh my world.
    I really need to go back to South Africa.
    One of the, if not THE most beautiful country in the world.
    Greetings from Sweden.

  • @pennysa-uk9738
    @pennysa-uk9738 6 років тому +41

    I'm so proud! Born n bred in KZN

    • @kingquads6982
      @kingquads6982 5 років тому

      @Duncan Sands type KZN tourism in Google and all is in there. Remember, this is a third world country, public transport is decades behind. No fancy trains crisscrossing the country like in England. But with a Ford Ranger you can get anywhere. Because you are looking for Midlands activities, historical sites and tiger fishing, the ideal lodge is Jozini Tiger Fishing lodge, but for snorkeling you may need to look into Maputo along Mozambican coastal islands. Driving by yourself is unheard of and never recommended.

  • @justfoundout
    @justfoundout 5 років тому +71

    SA is beautiful

  • @chocolateberries8884
    @chocolateberries8884 5 років тому +50

    South Africa is a very beautiful country. Especially Durban. Love love the weather there, too. I would love to go back there again someday :)

  • @blehbleh2377
    @blehbleh2377 2 роки тому +5

    Durban has a spiritual heart no amount of "sightseeing" can touch. I'm so grateful for that.

  • @Julz_kruger
    @Julz_kruger 5 років тому +46

    Home ❤🇿🇦

  • @ruansaayman8152
    @ruansaayman8152 5 років тому +27

    Proudly South African! Best county in the world and the most beautiful county in the world!

  • @MegaEmmyawards
    @MegaEmmyawards 5 років тому +49

    Been in France for 2 months and I’ve never missed my home more than I do being away, truly beautiful place🥺❤️🇿🇦 #durbsbru

    • @mabhodlelajj1195
      @mabhodlelajj1195 4 роки тому +3

      why don't you come back home?

    • @musamoshe8643
      @musamoshe8643 4 роки тому +2

      Been in France for 2 years and I am so homesick.

    • @ca9968
      @ca9968 2 роки тому +1

      4 and a half years in miserable England, i`m so homesick that it actually makes me feel sick!

  • @Healingson
    @Healingson Рік тому +2

    Ey Mfethu ngiyajabula ukbona le-video. I’m a zulu who was born & raised in joburg and I loved this video showing me the beautiful province which my family hails from ❤️

  • @revdrbentoefremteenage3229
    @revdrbentoefremteenage3229 5 років тому +10

    LONG LIVE R.S.A.LONG LIVE SADC.MAY ALMIGHTY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS.R.S.A IS WELL DEVELOPED. CONGRETS!!!!!

  • @blessmswelly5045
    @blessmswelly5045 5 років тому +18

    i just love KwaZulu Natal.

  • @lasmoshblanks8106
    @lasmoshblanks8106 5 років тому +15

    Proudly south African I just miss my country

  • @1pretorius
    @1pretorius 5 років тому +137

    We live in Durban..proudly south african

    • @artcore9886
      @artcore9886 5 років тому +2

      Is it safe there?

    • @1pretorius
      @1pretorius 5 років тому +3

      @@artcore9886 yes. Just stay out of point area....

    • @gloriouspotato7
      @gloriouspotato7 5 років тому

      Me too! Born and raised

    • @leebowerman5836
      @leebowerman5836 5 років тому +3

      Safe you joking right go look at the crime statistics and compare them to where you are from.

    • @gloriouspotato7
      @gloriouspotato7 5 років тому

      Lee Bowerman pffff that’s true xD

  • @pauljunior4946
    @pauljunior4946 5 років тому +23

    Had to go back to Durban...lots of places I didn't know they r in Durban

  • @jaybayl1109
    @jaybayl1109 3 роки тому +2

    I’m 14, I was born in Durban and haven’t returned in 13 years April 1st will be the first time I go back so excited to see the family again

  • @dineshmaharaj6947
    @dineshmaharaj6947 5 років тому +17

    One of the most beautiful city's in the world and my home town.

  • @leanono3906
    @leanono3906 4 роки тому +11

    This makes me feel so homesick. I also stayed in Hilltop. Love for SA♥️

    • @maness7772
      @maness7772 4 роки тому +1

      You from south Africa?

    • @leanono3906
      @leanono3906 4 роки тому

      Maness 777 yass you?

    • @maness7772
      @maness7772 4 роки тому

      @@leanono3906 hey I was born there, but now I'm in the USA.

    • @maness7772
      @maness7772 4 роки тому

      @@leanono3906 hoe gaan dit met jou

  • @Jack-lg9mq
    @Jack-lg9mq 6 років тому +98

    South Africa looks incredible

    • @khae74
      @khae74 5 років тому +4

      If you only referring to this video. Trust me you have seen nothing

    • @gloriouspotato7
      @gloriouspotato7 5 років тому +2

      It is beautiful and the views are amazing
      Although there is crime and a lot of poverty it is a nice place

    • @nicholassingleton2169
      @nicholassingleton2169 5 років тому +9

      @@gloriouspotato7 that's literally every single city/state/country

    • @JohnDoe-00700
      @JohnDoe-00700 5 років тому +14

      Best country in the world despite some of our warts. Travelled extensively...but not found another country I'd rather live in yet.

    • @gloriouspotato7
      @gloriouspotato7 5 років тому

      AtomBoy oof! So true xD

  • @uthaya2605
    @uthaya2605 5 років тому +33

    Beautiful place . I have recently found out that my great grandfather was from KwaZulu Natal and he settled in Malaysia almost 100 yrs ago ... He was an Indian decedent and a horseman for the British. I believed there must be some long lost family members living in KwaZulu Natal now... 🤔

  • @MarcoBuch
    @MarcoBuch 6 років тому +102

    Well done, mate! I realized now we had quite the trip!!

  • @muhammadmohib4215
    @muhammadmohib4215 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful south Africa's beautiful city with beautiful beaches. Love south Africa 😙

  • @revdrbentoefremteenage3229
    @revdrbentoefremteenage3229 5 років тому +7

    "DURBAN (KWAZULU NATAL) VERY, VERY, VERY BIUTIFUL. PARADISE ON EARTH.THX 4 UPLOAD".

  • @kefilweqhekoana
    @kefilweqhekoana 6 років тому +14

    Hey, just seeing this video now. I remember you guys with such fondness. You stayed at Wisieshoek in February. This is pretty awesome. Loving the video.

  • @saeedbaloch5017
    @saeedbaloch5017 5 років тому +15

    I am from Pakistan, I love Durban.

  • @philanithobelanimbatha1029
    @philanithobelanimbatha1029 5 років тому +14

    I am proudly born & purely bred in KwaZulu-Natal♡♡♡. So extremely proud of this place♡♡♡

  • @RoughingItWithRuth
    @RoughingItWithRuth 5 років тому +5

    Fantastic video! Thank you! I was just at Mahai campsite this past weekend. Such a spectacular area!

  • @dawoodwilliams3652
    @dawoodwilliams3652 5 років тому +7

    I still haven't been to Durban, but i'm going soon, real soon.

  • @nqobanimsomi3942
    @nqobanimsomi3942 5 років тому +23

    Zulu Kingdom, dats where we are from!

    • @kingmufasa8929
      @kingmufasa8929 5 років тому

      Nqobani Msomi is there shit in the water?? I saw video with turds floating around

    • @mikesibiya6024
      @mikesibiya6024 4 роки тому +2

      @@kingmufasa8929 did you have to be that negative? Durban is just beutiful, just accept it. I wonder wwhere you at?

    • @lilyrosityY
      @lilyrosityY 3 роки тому +7

      @@kingmufasa8929 Ive been following your comments.Surely,you won't stop.There must be something very bad that you hate about South Africa so much,that's made you so miserable

    • @kznindaba2728
      @kznindaba2728 3 роки тому

      @@kingmufasa8929 You funny bro if I just wonder what SA did

  • @whysotravelous
    @whysotravelous 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoyed this so much

  • @kylez3845
    @kylez3845 4 роки тому +3

    My cousin lived in Durban (she moved to East London) and she loved it there! She visits Durban whenever she can :)

  • @diirestraits4881
    @diirestraits4881 5 років тому +4

    Absolutely amazing

  • @maivako6623
    @maivako6623 6 років тому +10

    a beautiful place to be

  • @allanmibei
    @allanmibei 2 роки тому +2

    The conservation is amazing, how nature and humanity can co exist peacefully

  • @ArbitraryExploration
    @ArbitraryExploration 6 років тому +11

    Awesome footage and Narration!

  • @colleenward3425
    @colleenward3425 5 років тому +7

    OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

  • @thulaninxumalo8864
    @thulaninxumalo8864 4 роки тому +1

    My goodness I was born and raised in KZN but I never thought to visit these places. Wow so proud of my country and my province

  • @adamcs2770
    @adamcs2770 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful...simply stunning

  • @dramylouise4853
    @dramylouise4853 4 роки тому +6

    My home town

  • @lionessnala2000
    @lionessnala2000 4 роки тому +1

    Home sweet home. Thank you for taking us with you🥰

  • @mpumelelomanxiwa2107
    @mpumelelomanxiwa2107 5 років тому +1

    Nice place to be, beautiful weather for the whole year 💜👍

  • @ChosenLove7
    @ChosenLove7 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful trip...thxxx for sharing. Love South Africa 🙌🏾💯

  • @savageguy7374
    @savageguy7374 5 років тому +24

    Most Beautiful country in the world

    • @ven_one
      @ven_one 5 років тому

      Not at the moment, only after WWIII when things are returned to the way they once were. Bring on civil war and WWIII

    • @nairobinyeusi5811
      @nairobinyeusi5811 5 років тому +5

      @@ven_one Africa is the land of the blacks. Whites don't belong there you Fool!

    • @WilliamsPinch
      @WilliamsPinch 4 роки тому +1

      Ven One can you fuck off! Lol white people have no claim to anything on that continent. It’s sad how barbaric and primitive you think.

  • @palesasanembali1363
    @palesasanembali1363 5 років тому +8

    Drakensburg Sentinel Peek❤❤
    Next to my kasi in the FS🇿🇦

  • @zandimona1513
    @zandimona1513 6 років тому +24

    Great video guys

    • @kingquads6982
      @kingquads6982 5 років тому

      Once in a while positive vibes about South Africa

  • @Indulgeinme
    @Indulgeinme 2 роки тому +3

    I heard about this place from the movie jiva that’s y am here to see wat it is really like not gonna lie I really enjoyed this video ❤️💯🇿🇦love to South Africa str888 from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @NicK-qr9gd
    @NicK-qr9gd 5 років тому +1

    One of my bucket list

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac 2 роки тому +1

    I’m glad I got to see this. It is stunning.

  • @renegaderogue6310
    @renegaderogue6310 5 років тому +3

    I LIVE HERE AND ITS INCREDIBLE EVERY DAY. ❤

  • @dazd240
    @dazd240 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video, looks very interesting over there!

  • @adrianatalhari1276
    @adrianatalhari1276 6 років тому +3

    I realy like your videos. Beautiful places! Congrats!

  • @Amngwenya
    @Amngwenya 5 років тому +15

    Best city in S.A , a place like no other

  • @sevetlanca
    @sevetlanca 5 років тому +1

    A like well deserved!! Great Job guys!

  • @waltermuller1262
    @waltermuller1262 5 років тому +1

    stunning scenery!

  • @samsadchowdhury6300
    @samsadchowdhury6300 2 роки тому +7

    My Lord South Africa Is Amazingly Beautiful!!
    I Wish To Travel In Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria,Port Elizabeth(Gqeberha) & Johannesburg In Future😍

  • @teeslifebudgetingadulting7982
    @teeslifebudgetingadulting7982 2 роки тому +1

    The waterfall is beautiful OMG looks so fun

  • @bernardcaillouet5565
    @bernardcaillouet5565 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this video. South Africa is on my bucket list.

  • @tonshbenosh1115
    @tonshbenosh1115 5 років тому +6

    Home sweet home 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦bayethe

  • @contax2010
    @contax2010 5 років тому +1

    1985 slept in cave on top of Amphitheatre, took pictures of Haley's Comet and saw the most amazing sunrise in the world... and nobody else around, no guides, and brilliant adventure - Royal Natal National Park Hooray !!!

  • @aliesmailzadeh8064
    @aliesmailzadeh8064 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! We are planning to go on hiking tour South Africa and this video really helped get a perspective. Question: how did you book the travel guides on your hiking and how much in advance do you need to book?

  • @lutfisaidin234
    @lutfisaidin234 6 років тому +13

    Omg,I really want to visit here

  • @pranavramraj5141
    @pranavramraj5141 3 роки тому +1

    So exciting ! Thoroughly enjoyed this. Im a Durban resident and I haven’t been to many of these places 🤣

  • @sushantsharma5985
    @sushantsharma5985 Рік тому

    Amazing 👏 place
    I love ❤️ Durban and SA
    Quite Lucky to spent 2 golden years of my life there- would love to visit again and again and again

  • @bobsinger4408
    @bobsinger4408 5 років тому +3

    Nice video. Greetings from São Paulo - Brazil.

  • @umok3461
    @umok3461 3 роки тому +1

    Woah I feel so grateful to live here

  • @ciwanechris1428
    @ciwanechris1428 Рік тому

    Very good video men thank you so much for sharing this video 😁👍

  • @hollyacton8333
    @hollyacton8333 4 роки тому +3

    Proudly from KZN 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @jayshreesheik1743
    @jayshreesheik1743 5 років тому +4

    My home town😊😊Durban is the best place to be in... Born and brought up in kzn😊😊😊the beach is the best place 🏖️my hubby and my kids we love to go fishing... Yes crime is the only problem in our country.. Which is very sad.. But plz don't let that stop you from coming into our country for a visit.. Plz do visit us.. 😊😊😊

  • @luhardchristiaanpotgieter3904
    @luhardchristiaanpotgieter3904 5 років тому +10

    Hometown! 🍀💚👆🏻💯🇩🇪🇿🇦

  • @zero10111
    @zero10111 5 років тому +1

    Yeah ! Very nice video guys SA rocks

  • @IDRISIRIS
    @IDRISIRIS 3 роки тому +1

    Great video . Greetings from 🇬🇧London

  • @jacklineodhiambo8840
    @jacklineodhiambo8840 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video!

  • @IDRISIRIS
    @IDRISIRIS 3 роки тому +1

    Great video . Greetings from 🇬🇧 London

  • @contax2010
    @contax2010 5 років тому +2

    1985 Umfolozi Game Reserve was real old style Game Reserve saved the Rhinos from Extinction, now its larger parks - lets hope Environment can be improved around the parks as well. Brilliant places - go if you can

  • @radiadomingo3595
    @radiadomingo3595 5 років тому +1

    Our beautiful City Durban 💛

  • @candicejones1116
    @candicejones1116 Рік тому

    Omg such a beautiful place. 😍

  • @tknxumalo1500
    @tknxumalo1500 4 роки тому +1

    My Home Town, my City Durban KwaZulu Natal how amazing

  • @teeslifebudgetingadulting7982
    @teeslifebudgetingadulting7982 2 роки тому +1

    I wanna go!!!! Haven't been to my home city in ages.. Hope London to Durban stay resumed next year!!! Need to do tourists things for once since ticket are scorching high

  • @NicholeKess
    @NicholeKess 2 роки тому +3

    Watching from USA this beautiful place is definitely NOT what they teach you here as to what it looks like....

  • @caromasewawatla7784
    @caromasewawatla7784 3 роки тому +1

    My favourite place

  • @hopeodyssey
    @hopeodyssey 6 років тому +48

    Yebo Sawabona baba!

    • @karlkarg4713
      @karlkarg4713 5 років тому

      Every 5 days a white farmer is murdered in South Africa.... God bless the oppressed minority

    • @mbuyisenim.h.mmzelemu4417
      @mbuyisenim.h.mmzelemu4417 5 років тому +7

      @@karlkarg4713 did you really have to bring that negative energy.

    • @ruansaayman8152
      @ruansaayman8152 5 років тому +4

      @karl karg very childish

    • @dawoodwilliams3652
      @dawoodwilliams3652 5 років тому +2

      @@karlkarg4713 every few minutes a coloured and black child is murdered in townships.

    • @luke4889
      @luke4889 5 років тому +1

      @@karlkarg4713 idiot why do you think they are killed most white farmers are racist Afrikaaners and get killed by workers they have mistreated.

  • @Inyosi888
    @Inyosi888 5 років тому +26

    This is why I always tell people, you'd have to bring something very important for me to leave KwaZulu Natal

  • @lucindawilson5510
    @lucindawilson5510 2 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @malikanuur4298
    @malikanuur4298 6 років тому +2

    Great video

  • @PocketTrailblazer
    @PocketTrailblazer 6 років тому +6

    Hey Steve, just found your channel, so I'm a brand new fan! Loving your style, I can see I'm gonna be binge watching a lot of your channel this weekend! ha ha

  • @teamtoyota9048
    @teamtoyota9048 5 років тому +2

    I'm coming down to Durban this Christmas. I'm gonna be looking for some nice land near the beach.

  • @bentleyboogyman9299
    @bentleyboogyman9299 4 роки тому +10

    Going To USA permanently I will miss home

  • @mxolisimhlongo6282
    @mxolisimhlongo6282 5 років тому +13

    proudly from kzn

  • @DrNasirKhan99
    @DrNasirKhan99 3 роки тому

    Nice information about tourism

  • @svmafs6401
    @svmafs6401 5 років тому +1

    Great Video

  • @humayunkabir5383
    @humayunkabir5383 3 роки тому +1

    Miss my Durban it's nice i always go there

  • @hb5videos513
    @hb5videos513 5 років тому +2

    I lived in KZN and you went to the best parts of it,just be glad you missed the bad parts,south africa,still the best

    • @craigdavidson1493
      @craigdavidson1493 5 років тому +1

      Bad part??I'm sure you are a white Afrikaner and jealous of black people

    • @hb5videos513
      @hb5videos513 5 років тому

      Seas the loser sitting on his couch with nothing better to do than look at comments

    • @ntlakaniphongwane3802
      @ntlakaniphongwane3802 4 роки тому

      Typical white

  • @rkagiso10
    @rkagiso10 3 роки тому +2

    Durban is really a paradise!. Just spent Christmas in Durban. Valley Of A 1000 Hill is breath taking. What is that flying off @0:30 ? UFO??

  • @ahmedza9303
    @ahmedza9303 5 років тому +2

    I love my country South Africa

  • @DJ_Ndiks
    @DJ_Ndiks 5 років тому +1

    Nice video I loved it. I had to subscribe and I live in Durban.❤

    • @reguin2330
      @reguin2330 4 роки тому

      Hello i am mozambican i like durban next year i want to study there i would like go to give me your number i wanted you tell me how universities work among other things please don't get me wrong

  • @mandylohner2157
    @mandylohner2157 6 років тому +5

    I live here :) it’s just I live a bit outside Durban about 80-90 kilometers away from the ocean

  • @vroomvroomvroom
    @vroomvroomvroom 6 років тому +6

    Amazing video! Whats the background music? :) This place is on my bucket list. Can't wait to explore this when the right time comes. More videos like this. Cheers! ~Jayson

    • @PenQuinToursSafaris
      @PenQuinToursSafaris 5 років тому

      Hope to see you in South Africa soon!

    • @chocolateberries8884
      @chocolateberries8884 5 років тому

      I recommend you to go to Durban/Hluluhwe and I’m not from South Africa. The scenery is amazing along with the weather. I also had fun in the Hluluwe park, got to see the big 5 :) Hope you visit soon.

  • @deadpoolsaga361
    @deadpoolsaga361 3 роки тому

    I always get dreams about durban place i never went but i can clearly remeber the streets the building beside the beach Iam freaked out.