Journey from Cape Town to Zululand

Flight from Cape Town to Durban 

The trip began with a very early 4 am start to catch our flight to Durban. It was a slightly brutal wake-up call, but there was also that familiar excitement that comes with the beginning of an adventure, especially knowing we were heading toward the bushveld and wildlife of Zululand. 

Stopping at Ballito

We stopped at Ballito on the way north to stretch our legs, see the beach, and do a large food shop at Woolworths. It turned out to be a very good decision, as there was no shop or restaurant available at Mkuze Game Reserve during our stay. Ballito itself felt modern, relaxed and coastal, and it was nice to spend a little time by the sea before heading inland into the bushveld of Zululand.

Stopping at Mtunzini

We made a stop in Mtunzini hoping to see the rare Palmnut Vulture near the Raphia Palm Monument, but unfortunately they didn’t make an appearance. Even so, the visit was still very worthwhile. The walk through the huge raffia palms was beautiful and had a real off-the-beaten-track feel to it.