The largest intercity passenger transport service operating in Southern Africa, Intercape, is set to launch a new coach route between Durban in South Africa and Maputo in Mozambique. Effective 06 September 2019, the bus company will operate the new route on board a 60-seater luxury bus on Tuesdays, Thursdays as well as Sundays (Durban > Maputo) and on Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays (Maputo > Durban). The total travel time between the two destinations will be 9.5 hrs. Popular stops along the way include Richards Bay, Hluhluwe, Kosi Bay and Ponta do Ouro. A 20 minute refreshment stop will be made at the Hluhluwe PetroPort in Hluhluwe (both directions).
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27 August 2019
09 October 2017
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal released new rhino poaching figures!
According to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe* spokesman Musa Mntambo, at least 193 rhinos have been killed in KwaZulu-Natal between 01 January 2017 and 29 September 2017. Although Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe
does no longer provide a breakdown per protected area, conservation
sources assume that the vast majority of rhino killings are taking place
in KwaZulu-Natal's flagship Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
KwaZulu-Natal lost 162 rhinos to illegal poaching in 2016‚ 116 animals during 2015 and just 18 in 2008.
*Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe is the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in KwaZulu-Natal.
KwaZulu-Natal lost 162 rhinos to illegal poaching in 2016‚ 116 animals during 2015 and just 18 in 2008.
*Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe is the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in KwaZulu-Natal.
29 August 2017
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal released new rhino poaching figures!
update (14 Sept 2017): According to MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala, the number of rhinos poached in KwaZulu-Natal now stands at 172 animals (Jan - Sept 2017).
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe* spokesman Musa Mntambo confirmed on 28 August 2017 that poaching gangs have slaughtered (at least) 166 rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal in the first eight months of 2017. Although Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe does no longer provide a breakdown per protected area, conservation sources assume that the vast majority of rhino killings are taking place in KwaZulu-Natal's flagship Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. KwaZulu-Natal lost 162 rhinos to illegal poaching in 2016‚ 116 animals during 2015 and just 18 in 2008.
*Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe is the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in KwaZulu-Natal.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe* spokesman Musa Mntambo confirmed on 28 August 2017 that poaching gangs have slaughtered (at least) 166 rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal in the first eight months of 2017. Although Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe does no longer provide a breakdown per protected area, conservation sources assume that the vast majority of rhino killings are taking place in KwaZulu-Natal's flagship Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. KwaZulu-Natal lost 162 rhinos to illegal poaching in 2016‚ 116 animals during 2015 and just 18 in 2008.
*Ezemvelo KZN Wildlfe is the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in KwaZulu-Natal.
30 June 2010
What to do in Durban - a video postcard from hostelworld!
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31 May 2010
Durban daytour: Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari
Spend a day on safari in the magical Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Located in the heart of Zululand, this huge, well managed reserve is home to 84 species of game and an impressive variety of bird species. It is also home to the magnificent "Big Five" - lions, buffaloes, rhinos, elephant and leopards, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebra, blue wildebeests, spotted hyenas and wild dogs.
View Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari in a larger map
The reserve enjoys international acclaim for it's work in Rhino conservation, spearheading the successful "Operation Rhino" campaign to bring the White Rhino population back from the brink of extinction in the 1950's and 1960's. This is an ongoing campaign which the reserve is proud to be a part of.
The tour includes closed vehicle game drives throughout the day, and you have the option to take an open vehicle game drive at an additional cost, payable direct to the supplier on the day. Lunch is at the award winning Hilltop Camp, which has incredible views over the reserve.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari »
Departure Point: Durban City or Umhlanga hotels
Departure Time: 7:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm
Inclusions: Lunch, Game Drive, Entrance fees, Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, unless specified, Fuel surcharge (payable direct)
View Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari in a larger map
The reserve enjoys international acclaim for it's work in Rhino conservation, spearheading the successful "Operation Rhino" campaign to bring the White Rhino population back from the brink of extinction in the 1950's and 1960's. This is an ongoing campaign which the reserve is proud to be a part of.
The tour includes closed vehicle game drives throughout the day, and you have the option to take an open vehicle game drive at an additional cost, payable direct to the supplier on the day. Lunch is at the award winning Hilltop Camp, which has incredible views over the reserve.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari »
Departure Point: Durban City or Umhlanga hotels
Departure Time: 7:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm
Inclusions: Lunch, Game Drive, Entrance fees, Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, unless specified, Fuel surcharge (payable direct)
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