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7 days · By road · Durban, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)
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Rhino country and the warm Indian Ocean: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, where the white rhino was saved from extinction, hippos and crocodiles on the St Lucia estuary in the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site, and Durban beaches with beach wheelchairs and mats.
Tailor-made for you. This itinerary is a starting point. Change the dates, pace or hotels, add or drop days, or combine it with another South Africa trip or a Kenya safari. Price on request, with a written, tailored quote within 24 hours.
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Who it works for
- Physical (wheelchair users and slow walkers): Yes, with notes (accessible vehicles for game drives; ramps and accessible bathrooms at Hilltop Camp; beach wheelchairs at uShaka and St Lucia)
- Visual (blind and low vision): With support (your guide describes every sighting; the sea and the bush sounds are vivid)
- Hearing (Deaf and hard of hearing): Yes (a visual trip; written briefs; interpreter on request)
- Hidden (autism, fatigue, chronic illness): Yes (three bases, short drives within each area and warm sea water)
Your days
Day 1: Durban
Met at King Shaka International Airport and driven to your beachfront hotel.
Day 2: Durban beaches
uShaka Beach, with beach wheelchairs and wheelchair mats, and time on the beachfront.
Day 3: To Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
About three hours north. Afternoon game drive and your first night at Hilltop Camp.
Day 4: Rhino country
Morning and afternoon game drives in an accessible vehicle, with a rest at camp in between.
Day 5: St Lucia
About an hour to St Lucia. A river cruise on the estuary, on a boat with a boarding ramp, timed with the tide.
Day 6: iSimangaliso
The estuary boardwalk, or a beach day with a beach wheelchair, and a quiet afternoon.
Day 7: Home
About 2.5 hours back to King Shaka International Airport.
Where you stay
- Nights 1–2 · Durban or Umhlanga · a beachfront hotel with a measured accessible room
- Nights 3–4 · Hilltop Camp, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park · accessible chalet
- Nights 5–6 · St Lucia · a guesthouse or hotel with a measured accessible room
As listed or similar, subject to availability and to a measured accessible room.
Best time to go
April–October: dry, warm days, the best game viewing and a lower malaria risk. Summer is hot and humid.
Good to know
- Hilltop Camp has ramps that are reported to be easy to use, and accessible bathrooms.
- Beach wheelchairs at uShaka and St Lucia are free to use, but must be booked ahead; we arrange this.
- The St Lucia estuary boardwalk had some missing panels at the last report, and the public toilets there are not fully accessible; we check before you go.
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and St Lucia are in a low-risk malaria area. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about prevention.
Access details checked in October 2026 against: Rolling Inspiration: curating accessible tours in KZN · East Coast Radio: best beaches for wheelchair users in KZN. Facilities change, so we reconfirm every detail for your dates before booking.
Plan this trip with Accessible Travel Kenya
We plan with vetted local partners and check every vehicle, room and activity against your needs before we confirm.
Every trip includes:
- A step-free vehicle (ramp or lift) or, where you prefer, a low-step vehicle with assisted transfer, confirmed before booking
- Rooms, bathrooms and paths checked for access, with photos and measurements on request
- 24-hour WhatsApp support throughout your trip
- Mobility equipment, carers and sign language interpreters on request
Send your dates and who is travelling, and the team replies within 24 hours with a tailored, written proposal.
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