10 days in KwaZulu-Natal Itinerary

Sitting 1,050 m (3,445 ft) above sea level, Howick boasts waterfalls, gorges, and rivers, and was the site of Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): look for gifts at Chocolate Heaven, then stop by Piggly Wiggly Country Village, and then pick up some local products at Karkloof Farmer's Market.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Howick trip itinerary planner.

Cape Town to Howick is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Dundee.

The coal mining town of Dundee is situated in a valley of the Biggarsberg mountains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Talana Museum.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dundee trip planner.

Traveling by car from Howick to Dundee takes 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Dundee are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to St Lucia.

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.

Step out of the city life by going to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Safaris. There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Saint Lucia Estuary and see Heritage Tours & Safaris.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the St Lucia day trip website.

Traveling by car from Dundee to St Lucia takes 4.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Umhlanga Main Beach and Golden Mile. Get outdoors at Shark Diving and Safaris. Step out of Durban to go to Ballito and see Thompson's Bay Beach, which is approximately 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, see where the action happens at Moses Mabhida Stadium, and admire the natural beauty at Durban Botanic Gardens.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Durban trip maker tool.

You can drive from St Lucia to Durban in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In January, daytime highs in Durban are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.