Array
(
    [id] => 01kz6qhq8txv9f3mvhvhaatmah
    [published] => 1
    [name] => Butterflies of South Africa
    [code] => ZAF01
    [slug] => butterflies-of-south-africa
    [description] => 

We’ll get our first taste of South Africa’s superb butterfly fauna in the montane grasslands of Wakkerstroom – common species here include African Monarch and the familiar Painted Lady! Our next stop is Tembe Elephant Reserve where we’ll explore a wide range of habitats in search of the tiny Dwarf Blue (wingspan 12mm), Smoky Orange-tip and African Leopard among other species. At the St Lucia wetlands we’ll look for localised species such as Gold-banded Forester, try to attract charaxes down from the canopy, and head out at night to enjoy owls and bushbabies. Our final two nights at Eshowe give us a chance to see Common Mother-of-pearl, Natal Acraea and Spotted Joker as well as to enjoy a moth-trapping session.

  • South Africa has over 800 species of butterfly!
  • Variety of species from Dwarf Blue to Emperor Swallowtail
  • Look for butterflies in coastal tropical forests & savannah of KwaZuluNatal
  • Grey-crowned Crane, Southern Bald Ibis & African Crowned Eagle
  • Black Emperor & endemic St Lucia Basker among a wealth of dragonflies
  • Enjoy game such as Elephant, Giraffe, rhinos & Impala
  • Watch butterflies from a canopy-level boardwalk in Dlinza forest
  • Chance of Lunar Moth & Heady Maiden in moth-trap
  • Led by an expert local naturalist
[introduction] => An 11-day wildlife holiday to South Africa with a special emphasis on the country's spectacular butterflies. [edges] => Array ( ) [locations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => South Africa [description] =>

The Republic of South Africa lies at the southernmost tip of the African continent, flanked to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south and east by the Indian Ocean. It shares borders with Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland. South Africa, with its young democracy, has been aptly named the ‘Rainbow Nation’ – referring to the colourful combination of ethnic cultures and peoples who live in this land of scenic contrasts.


The country’s natural diversity is no less spectacular, with habitats ranging from the dry Kalahari Desert to the tangled subtropical forests and coastal wetlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The towering peaks of the Drakensberg, vast savannahs of the Kruger National Park, and unparalleled richness of the Cape Floral Kingdom all add up to produce one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries in the world.

[images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFN70JB5R2GJ8HF4867T40.jpg [title] => Drakensberg Page Shutterstock 297981482 ) [1] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEGDWNK70K88XHHWX55HAFQ.jpg [title] => African Penguins, Boulders Beach Shutterstock 149573036 ) [2] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH1C1B33ES02PZ6FR9BECE.jpg [title] => Wild Flowers Namaqualand South Africa Shutterstock 543365341 ) [3] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFMK9AV7EPRPZDCFJ7NY7J.jpg [title] => African Lions ) [4] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPPM0APJYR46JTHNT54ZH.jpg [title] => Blyde River Canyon ) [5] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH0R91JZYMWWBS4HPRRWKJ.jpg [title] => Cheetah, Kruger, South Africa Shutterstock 227350321 ) [6] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEGA22FS1JKWQ03ZQR1E3J5.jpg [title] => Aardvark ) [7] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH13S18JZRD4PF21G872XK.jpg [title] => White Rhinoceros (Jason Prince) ) [8] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFMSNS0F8QRE358CNBF3CK.jpg [title] => Cape Peninsula ) [9] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg [title] => Mocker Swallowtail Butterfly, South Africa Shutterstock 169142249 ) [10] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH0REGYE6E0E9D2W1QH78F.jpg [title] => Gemsbok, Namaqualand, South Africa Shutterstock 96690244 ) [11] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFP53ET3VDHMKG2X3G56ST.jpg [title] => Diederick Cuckoo, ) [12] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH0QKQFD6NF1CVQW3M6MDA.jpg [title] => Hippopotamus, South Africa (Johan Swanepoel) ) [13] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEH0QE23F9RTDQT9V6CP0YF.jpg [title] => Lilac-breasted Roller, South Africa (Johan Swanepoel) ) [14] => Array ( [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFMMXQKAABX57R2D83T71A.jpg [title] => Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa Shutterstock 155091257 ) ) [parent] => Array ( [name] => Africa ) ) ) [categories] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => Butterfly Watching [parent] => Array ( [name] => Tour Focus ) ) ) [fields] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [__typename] => NumberFieldData [name] => tz3_id [number] => 10325 ) [1] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => videos [string] => ) [2] => Array ( [__typename] => StringListFieldData [name] => good_time_to_go [values] => ) [3] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => start_point_lat [string] => ) [4] => Array ( [__typename] => StringListFieldData [name] => tour_expert [values] => Array ( [0] => Paul Stanbury ) ) [5] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => relatedtrips [string] => ) [6] => Array ( [__typename] => NumberFieldData [name] => carbon_with_flights [number] => 4288 ) [7] => Array ( [__typename] => StringListFieldData [name] => best_time_to_go [values] => ) [8] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => start_point_long [string] => ) [9] => Array ( [__typename] => NumberFieldData [name] => carbon_without_flights [number] => 783.2 ) ) [details] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9b8pyy0kw6w205hezxrwyg [title] => Holiday Details (ZAF01) [content] =>

South Africa is richly blessed with some of the continent’s most spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife. From the albatrosses that glide around the storm-pounded Cape Peninsula, to the colourful floral displays of Namaqualand and the big game of Kruger National Park, the ‘Rainbow Nation’s is home to a wonderful array of exciting fauna and flora. With our tours to see the country’s birds, plants and mammals proving so very popular, we hope that this holiday, focusing on South Africa’s butterflies, will prove similarly successful. South Africa is, after all, home to over 800 species of butterfly, and amongst this plethora of species can be found the Emperor Swallowtail, the largest butterfly in southern Africa, and the diminutive Dwarf Blue, with a wingspan of only 12 millimetres, one of the smallest species in the world! Although butterflies will be our focus on this tour, the region’s birds, mammals, dragonflies and other wildlife will not be neglected, making this an ideal holiday for the true all-round naturalist.

Much of our time on this holiday will be spent exploring the tropical coastal forests and bushveld savannah of the Zululand region of KwaZulu-Natal, visiting at a time of the year when the summer rains have greened the landscape once again, encouraging the flowers to bloom and the butterflies to emerge. We must start, however, with a flight from London to Johannesburg, where we will meet our South African tour leader and drive up into the montane grasslands of Wakkerstroom for the first two nights of our tour.

Here we will receive an introduction to some of the common butterfly species such as African Monarch, Meadow White, African Clouded Yellow, Citrus Swallowtail, Common Diadem and Painted Lady. Bird species to look out for include Grey-crowned Crane, Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Korhaan, South African Shelduck and many more, and this is also the only place in which we are likely to see the Grey Rhebok antelope on this tour.

We next move to Tembe Elephant Reserve, located in Maputaland in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. This lovely reserve, which covers over 300 square kilometres, contains a wide range of habitats, from dense sand forests to open woodland, palm savannah and riverine wetlands, and is home to a wealth of butterflies and other wildlife. Here we will be looking for such species as pearl-spotted Emperor, Giant and Pearl Charaxes, Blue Pansy, Yellow Pansy and Smoky Orange-tip. If fortunate, we may also find the beautiful Golden-banded Forester. As the reserve's name suggests, Tembe is famous for its herds of Elephants which we are sure to see as we explore the park, along with Southern Giraffe, Impala and Hippo. Birdlife is prolific and includes such species as Crested Guineafowl, Narina Trogon, Pink-throated Twinspot and African Crowned Eagle. Adding yet more wildlife interest, Tembe is also home to a wide variety of dragonflies and damselflies, including the Black Splash and Glistening Demoiselle.

Moving on, we reach the Indian Ocean coast and spend two nights at St. Lucia in order to explore the world famous St. Lucia Estuary, Lake St. Lucia and the coastal dune forest. Covering 325 square kilometres, this is the largest estuarine system in all of Africa and is of international importance for its wildlife. Here we will look for the localised Gold-banded Forester, together with Green-banded Swallowtail, Golden Piper, Small Orange Acraea, Red-line Sapphire and Two-pip Policeman. We will also try to attract in a variety of charaxes by tempting them down from the canopy with bait and head out after dinner in search of St. Lucia's Hippos and perhaps a nightjar or two.

We move inland for our final two nights at Eshowe where a unique aerial boardwalk has been constructed high in the canopy of the Dlinza scarp forest. From the elevated level of the boardwalk we can be eye-toeye with the high fliers of the butterfly world such as the charaxes and attractive Common Mother-of-Pearl. Adjoining the forest, the moist grassland could hold species such as Dusky Acraea, Gaudy Commodore and Polka Dot, plus Natal Acraea and Spotted Joker in the gardens of our lodge. Dlinza is also well known for birds such as Spotted Ground-thrush, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Lemon Dove and Narina Trogon. Here, and at other sites on this tour, we will find time to trap and identify a small selection of the country’s numerous moth species. These may include Heady Maiden, Pleasant Hornet, Netted Slug, Florid Pearl, Victorian Emerald, Cabbage Tree Emperor, Oriental Bee Hawk and perhaps the large and impressive Lunar Moth.

Finally, after a last check of the moth-traps and walk around the lodge’s spacious grounds, we must sadly complete our butterfly and wildlife holiday by driving to Durban for our flight home.

[category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz645bdvw11176197pg8grq6 [name] => Holiday Details [parent] => ) ) ) [information] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9b8pprs7pm18cyezvs8js7 [title] => ZAF01 Accommodation [content] =>

Comfortable hotels, lodges and guesthouses. All rooms have private facilities.

[images] => Array ( ) [category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459qxmara0cq4yrbe62w4 [name] => Accommodation [parent] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9 [name] => Holiday Information ) ) ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9b8ps9cf9ppkbvhdx8j6bb [title] => ZAF01 Food [content] => All included in the price. [images] => Array ( ) [category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459wbsj3984wsyn8tggxz [name] => Food [parent] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9 [name] => Holiday Information ) ) ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9b8px1q0vt7v4ke5e0f1gq [title] => ZAF01 Focus [content] =>

Butterflies, birds, mammals and other wildlife.

[images] => Array ( ) [category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz645a0r8b210sp76661e505 [name] => Focus [parent] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9 [name] => Holiday Information ) ) ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9ajhar4e9jxmnq3sqz3d3a [title] => Why Naturetrek? [content] =>

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

[images] => Array ( ) [category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz645am7q9hxhycy9f86n0x1 [name] => Why Naturetrek? [parent] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9 [name] => Holiday Information ) ) ) [4] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9ajhcxkv4hqg1fzespc46v [title] => Why Naturetrek Tailormade? [content] =>

A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

[images] => Array ( ) [category] => Array ( [id] => 01kz645arw3zjhj3pt5az0y9ey [name] => Why Naturetrek Tailormade? [parent] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9 [name] => Holiday Information ) ) ) ) [essentials] => Array ( ) [tailormade_map] => Array ( ) [videos] => Array ( ) [price_info_boxes] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01m1ebdnevqqz4he2je6yp7w78 [title] => Prefer to Travel in a Private Group? [content] =>

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

[category] => Array ( [name] => Private Group Info Box ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01m1ekeqp8zd4y9dm7ba8cwkv8 [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01M1EKEQP8ZD4Y9DM7BA8CWKV7.webp ) ) ) ) [itinerary_image] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz9c8vdpp3z7zjdnd7d3jbyz [title] => Itinerary Image [content] =>

Itinerary image

[images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jkejj7j64t82z3bwpbfy1py8 [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEJJ7J64T82Z3BWPBFY1PY7.jpg ) ) ) ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpwhr3snmwtz3fpw3nd89 [title] => Gaudy Commodore, South Africa shutterstock_162702482.jpg [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:5idhnltdm0sx ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 2362 [width] => 3543 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWHR3SNMWTZ3FPW3ND88.jpg?width=1080 ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpwb85gxtqf6675sv4gh5 [title] => Paradise Skipper (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:u6ewnbnzmfdu [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => _flickr_id:8640353810 [6] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPWB85GXTQF6675SV4GH4.jpg?width=1080 ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpw74ra8rzq7ap7xg4ayp [title] => Mocker Swallowtail Butterfly, South Africa Shutterstock 169142249 [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:kvu2ertcoylj ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 2498 [width] => 3247 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW74RA8RZQ7AP7XG4AYN.jpg?width=1080 ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpw2d1y2r9m9xh0k26xbc [title] => Small Orange Acraea (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:ovlnnx8esuqs [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => southafrica [4] => butterflyholiday [5] => naturetrek [6] => _flickr_id:8639251117 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 516 [width] => 344 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPW2D1Y2R9M9XH0K26XBB.jpg?width=1080 ) [4] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpvt5cg6z2kpq7vkwa070 [title] => Mocker Swallowtail Shutterstock 1006212166 [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:ys3ytw3ng2st ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 3608 [width] => 5192 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPVT5CG6Z2KPQ7VKWA06Z.jpg?width=1080 ) [5] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefprezxbnccbynjp1sre00 [title] => Purple-crested Turaco (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:7cv7yx3lemqo [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflytour [6] => _flickr_id:8639231719 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPREZXBNCCBYNJP1SRDZZ.jpg?width=1080 ) [6] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefprbmpj7285d5gny9v00n [title] => Window Acraea (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:06uxod9zeyig [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => _flickr_id:8639250737 [6] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPRBMPJ7285D5GNY9V00M.jpg?width=1080 ) [7] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpr77y5hrckcgy41pm46t [title] => Window Acraea (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:c3hjeel5likm [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8639250803 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR76SBJ2S6X8G6MC95CK.jpg?width=1080 ) [8] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpr384adeeqpbcdshs61g [title] => Wandering Donkey Acraea (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:bsmj7rhmuip2 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8640353482 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPR384ADEEQPBCDSHS61F.jpg?width=1080 ) [9] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqzy51e95v67av1eczwe [title] => Natal Pansy (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:6adcnmlritrk [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8639251309 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQZY51E95V67AV1ECZWD.jpg?width=1080 ) [10] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqwdhr512j5t5fjag9zq [title] => Natal Bar (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:2zuxlphng4m0 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8640353678 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQWDHR512J5T5FJAG9ZP.jpg?width=1080 ) [11] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqre20nj6q2zsk8njgny [title] => Nyala (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:iftdepf3fmp8 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8640354264 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQRE20NJ6Q2ZSK8NJGNX.jpg?width=1080 ) [12] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqmxzz2vqh1mq2vfjsk1 [title] => Natal Acraea (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:0h0cqjhm6tq9 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8639251303 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQMXZZ2VQH1MQ2VFJSK0.jpg?width=1080 ) [13] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqhrnhqbsbgyke08vjbx [title] => Cream-striped Owl (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:n2oryhleqp72 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8639251739 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQHRNHQBSBGYKE08VJBW.jpg?width=1080 ) [14] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqe8ntmcgwy0zncs9xxk [title] => Nyala (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:ucgfdstio100 [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => butterflyholiday [6] => _flickr_id:8639251921 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 420 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQE8NTMCGWY0ZNCS9XXJ.jpg?width=1080 ) [15] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpqa7pn633bjjcdb7dyz8 [title] => Bush Beauty (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:h1xhccvqy1fi [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => southafrica [4] => butterflyholiday [5] => naturetrek [6] => _flickr_id:8640347524 [7] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 344 [width] => 516 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQA7PN633BJJCDB7DYZ7.jpg?width=1080 ) [16] => Array ( [id] => 01jkefpq6fz6znnfmk4rt47sqf [title] => Zebra (Derek Brown) [tags] => Array ( [0] => assetzen:ejommkie8rzl [1] => tourcodezaf01 [2] => photographerderekbrown [3] => naturetrek [4] => southafrica [5] => _flickr_id:8639250593 [6] => _import:11 ) [category] => Array ( [name] => Images ) [height] => 516 [width] => 344 [published] => 1 [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=300 [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEFPQ6FZ6ZNNFMK4RT47SQE.jpg?width=1080 ) ) [versions] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhqv3e79nann95mqjcwvh [name] => Butterflies of South Africa [code] => ZAF01-1 [ordering] => 1 [introduction] => [description] => An 11-day wildlife holiday to South Africa with a special emphasis on the country's spectacular butterflies. [accommodations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz8yfqaygmm689c63n6yvwph [name] => Satara Rest Camp [slug] => satara-rest-camp [description] => [introduction] => The Kruger has 12 main ‘rest camps’, ranging from the ultra-modern Skukuza Camp to other smaller and more basic options. Satara is mid-range and popular on account of the abundance of Lions in its vicinity. Its accommodation is comprised of round, thatched chalets known as ‘rondavels’, each with en suite facilities. There’s a wide choice of routes in the area, all offering excellent birding and game-viewing. [locations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => South Africa ) [1] => Array ( [name] => Kruger National Park ) ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjh8x34g5z6azmft1mnrx [title] => Satara Rest Camp [height] => 1554 [width] => 3000 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJH8X34G5Z6AZMFT1MNRW.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJH8X34G5Z6AZMFT1MNRW.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjgvkp5gbtk17md6d1ppc [title] => Satara Rest Camp [height] => 1636 [width] => 2456 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGVKP5GBTK17MD6D1PPB.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGVKP5GBTK17MD6D1PPB.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjghx6bcwwqk8ecnsmd43 [title] => Satara Rondavels [height] => 1829 [width] => 3500 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGHX6BCWWQK8ECNSMD42.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGHX6BCWWQK8ECNSMD42.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) ) [categories] => Array ( ) [accommodation_content] => Array ( ) ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01kz8yfqn19n3xc7pbkv722c0p [name] => Idube Game Reserve Lodge [slug] => idube-game-reserve-lodge [description] => [introduction] => Idube is a very comfortable, family-owned lodge in the western region of Sabi Sand, with access to 10,000 hectares of the reserve including the Sand River. The comfortable chalets are well spaced out in the gardens which are often frequented by Nyala and Warthogs, amongst other animals. The guiding at Idube is outstanding and the safari experience is consequently first class. [locations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => South Africa ) [1] => Array ( [name] => Sabi Sand Game Reserve ) ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjgaqan8zq6sa9dwwjaxs [title] => Idube Game Reserve Lodge - bedroom [height] => 1066 [width] => 1600 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGAQAN8ZQ6SA9DWWJAXR.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJGAQAN8ZQ6SA9DWWJAXR.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjg66be9c8kq5fyb42awc [title] => Idube Game Reserve Lodge - dining [height] => 3543 [width] => 5316 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJG66BE9C8KQ5FYB42AWB.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJG66BE9C8KQ5FYB42AWB.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjfzs5t7t0xw7ban4392w [title] => Idube Game Reserve Lodge - bedroom [height] => 3543 [width] => 5315 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJFZS5T7T0XW7BAN4392V.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJFZS5T7T0XW7BAN4392V.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) ) [categories] => Array ( ) [accommodation_content] => Array ( ) ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01kz8yfr25w5r13y188jd7jqj0 [name] => !Xaus Lodge [slug] => xaus-lodge [description] => [introduction] => This community-owned lodge is situated in the southern part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The 12 comfortable chalets overlook a dry saltpan in a remote region of dunes, offering a wilderness experience that’s second to none. Activities include open-vehicle game drives and walks with local guides, while by night the stargazing is amongst the best in the world. And yes, we have ‘spelt’ the name correctly! [locations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => South Africa ) [1] => Array ( [name] => The Kalahari & Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park ) ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjfq5xsyrrvx4n2a0bt4y [title] => !Xaus Lodge.JPG [height] => 2592 [width] => 3888 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJFQ5XSYRRVX4N2A0BT4X.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJFQ5XSYRRVX4N2A0BT4X.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjf9jjqmgehxm24mnmy0b [title] => !Xaus Lodge - bedroom [height] => 2464 [width] => 5018 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJF9JJQMGEHXM24MNMY0A.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJF9JJQMGEHXM24MNMY0A.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjf1207fba69jdm39h50v [title] => !Xaus Lodge.JPG [height] => 800 [width] => 1200 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJF11E2GE981Q8QDESCXW.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJF11E2GE981Q8QDESCXW.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjewhgf84fhe4qfysxv6p [title] => !Xaus Lodge.JPG [height] => 684 [width] => 1200 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJEWHGF84FHE4QFYSXV6N.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJEWHGF84FHE4QFYSXV6N.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [4] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedjepd8zekz2my52jey6pq [title] => !Xaus Lodge - pool [height] => 3134 [width] => 5006 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJEPD8ZEKZ2MY52JEY6PP.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJEPD8ZEKZ2MY52JEY6PP.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [5] => Array ( [id] => 01jkedje6as9r2h9599jr4cy11 [title] => !Xaus Lodge.JPG [height] => 2592 [width] => 3888 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJE6AS9R2H9599JR4CY10.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKEDJE6AS9R2H9599JR4CY10.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) ) [categories] => Array ( ) [accommodation_content] => Array ( ) ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01kz8ykf78qj83k4wgn0624e4z [name] => Portswood Hotel [slug] => portswood-hotel [description] => [introduction] => Situated at the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the location of the Portswood Hotel is second to none! Steeped in history, the lobby and restaurant are built around a 300-year old well and the cells which held prisoners on their way to Robben Island. The recently refurbished Quarter Kitchen restaurant offers exquisite Cape Malay food. Rooms each offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar, and guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, and room service as well as a pool to relax in. [locations] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [name] => South Africa ) [1] => Array ( [name] => Cape Town ) ) [images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01jke78t1tdbb8nrad60qgjc38 [title] => PortsWood Hotel Deluxe Queen Room.jpg [height] => 926 [width] => 1851 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78T1TDBB8NRAD60QGJC37.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78T1TDBB8NRAD60QGJC37.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01jke78xmnh61erc18ajpnxdbf [title] => PortsWood Hotel Swimming Pool by night.jpg [height] => 2362 [width] => 3539 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78XMNH61ERC18AJPNXDBE.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78XMNH61ERC18AJPNXDBE.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01jke78tb9tsfexe53gcerbae3 [title] => PortsWood Hotel - Lounge.jpg [height] => 4413 [width] => 7258 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78TB9TSFEXE53GCERBAE2.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78TB9TSFEXE53GCERBAE2.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01jke78sszt52d8rdwpey948zj [title] => PortsWood Hotel - Links Bar.jpg [height] => 4912 [width] => 7360 [published] => 1 [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78SSZT52D8RDWPEY948ZH.jpg?width=780&height=520&aspect_ratio=780%3A520&crop_gravity=center [gallery_thumb] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE78SSZT52D8RDWPEY948ZH.jpg?width=110&height=80&aspect_ratio=110%3A80&crop_gravity=center ) ) [categories] => Array ( ) [accommodation_content] => Array ( ) ) ) [map] => [fields] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [__typename] => NumberFieldData [name] => tz3_id [number] => 3093 ) [1] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => map_json [string] => ) [2] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => tz3_extra_info [string] => ) [3] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => itinerary_image [string] => ) ) [locations] => Array ( ) [elements] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr89gmtjq227vw2srgan [name] => Tour Space [is_package] => 1 [options] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhrc4z5qvddfqqefkrwsa [name] => Land Only [leadPrice] => Array ( [value] => 3695 [previous_value] => 0 [currency] => GBP ) ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhra0css6b80sjcv9z73x [name] => Flight Inclusive [leadPrice] => Array ( [value] => 4595 [previous_value] => 0 [currency] => GBP ) ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhre6hfjmskje16c49txa [name] => Single Supplement [leadPrice] => Array ( [value] => 295 [previous_value] => 0 [currency] => GBP ) ) ) ) ) [itinerary] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr36jrhq9av1t4yvth0k [title] => Eshowe [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 8 [E] => 9 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr1gph0dy3kbxkfbf2bz [title] => St. Lucia [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 6 [E] => 7 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr6d30v4xe7qyxarf7kp [title] => Arrive London [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 11 [E] => 11 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhqzy3agzgjec1p2g0zpc [title] => Tembe Elephant Park [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 4 [E] => 5 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [4] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr4qt8sgffcna8m49n16 [title] => Depart Durban [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 10 [E] => 10 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [5] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhqx2r2d91673v27cpq49 [title] => Depart London [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 1 [E] => 1 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) [6] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhqyhp5xtk3wwzaex238j [title] => Arrive Johannesburg and transfer Wakkerstroom [introduction] => [description] => [S] => 2 [E] => 3 [B] => [L] => [D] => ) ) [departures] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kzw4san0sg5fbr3n5kch1kk4 [published] => 1 [start] => 2027-03-02 00:00:00 [end] => 2027-03-12 00:00:00 [range_type] => Fixed [version] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhqv3e79nann95mqjcwvh [name] => Butterflies of South Africa ) [inventory] => Array ( [type] => Allocation [capacity] => 6 [errata] => ) [categories] => Array ( ) [fields] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [__typename] => NumberFieldData [name] => tz3_id [number] => 72458 ) [1] => Array ( [__typename] => BoolFieldData [name] => is_private [bool] => ) [2] => Array ( [__typename] => BoolFieldData [name] => late_availability [bool] => ) [3] => Array ( [__typename] => StringListFieldData [name] => tour_leaders [values] => Array ( ) ) [4] => Array ( [__typename] => StringFieldData [name] => room_share [string] => ) ) [elements] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kzw4sanpvwjtkg1c6dfek9n6 [element] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhr89gmtjq227vw2srgan [category] => Array ( [name] => Tour Space ) [name] => Tour Space [published] => 1 [is_package] => 1 ) [prices] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 01kzw4sapbgfc9dqaej6assf1b [currency] => GBP [value] => 4595 [on_sale] => 1 [previous_value] => 0 [deposit] => [option] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhra0css6b80sjcv9z73x [name] => Flight Inclusive [category] => Array ( [name] => Package ) [constraints] => Array ( [min_age] => 0 [max_age] => [passenger_sex] => ) [web_bookable] => 1 [published] => 1 ) ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 01kzw4sapbgfc9dqaej6assf1c [currency] => GBP [value] => 3695 [on_sale] => 1 [previous_value] => 0 [deposit] => [option] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhrc4z5qvddfqqefkrwsa [name] => Land Only [category] => Array ( [name] => Package ) [constraints] => Array ( [min_age] => 0 [max_age] => [passenger_sex] => ) [web_bookable] => 1 [published] => 1 ) ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 01kzw4sapbgfc9dqaej6assf1d [currency] => GBP [value] => 295 [on_sale] => 1 [previous_value] => 0 [deposit] => [option] => Array ( [id] => 01kz6qhre6hfjmskje16c49txa [name] => Single Supplement [category] => Array ( [name] => Package ) [constraints] => Array ( [min_age] => 0 [max_age] => [passenger_sex] => ) [web_bookable] => 1 [published] => 1 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

Butterflies of South Africa

Tour Code: ZAF01

An 11-day wildlife holiday to South Africa with a special emphasis on the country's spectacular butterflies.

£4,595

Flight Inclusive

£3,695

Land Only
Why Choose Naturetrek?

Click any badge to read more reviews

Tour Itinerary and Reports

View Day by Day Itinerary and Tour Reports

1 Itinerary 3 Tour Reports
Can I Help You?
Carbon Footprint

4288kg CO2e

With International Flights

783.2kg CO2e

Tour Only

What does this mean?

Highlights

  • South Africa has over 800 species of butterfly!
  • Variety of species from Dwarf Blue to Emperor Swallowtail
  • Look for butterflies in coastal tropical forests & savannah of KwaZuluNatal
  • Grey-crowned Crane, Southern Bald Ibis & African Crowned Eagle
  • Black Emperor & endemic St Lucia Basker among a wealth of dragonflies
  • Enjoy game such as Elephant, Giraffe, rhinos & Impala
  • Watch butterflies from a canopy-level boardwalk in Dlinza forest
  • Chance of Lunar Moth & Heady Maiden in moth-trap
  • Led by an expert local naturalist

Summary

South Africa is richly blessed with some of the continent’s most spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife. From the albatrosses that glide around the storm-pounded Cape Peninsula, to the colourful floral displays of Namaqualand and the big game of Kruger National Park, the ‘Rainbow Nation’s is home to a wonderful array of exciting fauna and flora. With our tours to see the country’s birds, plants and mammals proving so very popular, we hope that this holiday, focusing on South Africa’s butterflies, will prove similarly successful. South Africa is, after all, home to over 800 species of butterfly, and amongst this plethora of species can be found the Emperor Swallowtail, the largest butterfly in southern Africa, and the diminutive Dwarf Blue, with a wingspan of only 12 millimetres, one of the smallest species in the world! Although butterflies will be our focus on this tour, the region’s birds, mammals, dragonflies and other wildlife will not be neglected, making this an ideal holiday for the true all-round naturalist.

Much of our time on this holiday will be spent exploring the tropical coastal forests and bushveld savannah of the Zululand region of KwaZulu-Natal, visiting at a time of the year when the summer rains have greened the landscape once again, encouraging the flowers to bloom and the butterflies to emerge. We must start, however, with a flight from London to Johannesburg, where we will meet our South African tour leader and drive up into the montane grasslands of Wakkerstroom for the first two nights of our tour.

Here we will receive an introduction to some of the common butterfly species such as African Monarch, Meadow White, African Clouded Yellow, Citrus Swallowtail, Common Diadem and Painted Lady. Bird species to look out for include Grey-crowned Crane, Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Korhaan, South African Shelduck and many more, and this is also the only place in which we are likely to see the Grey Rhebok antelope on this tour.

We next move to Tembe Elephant Reserve, located in Maputaland in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. This lovely reserve, which covers over 300 square kilometres, contains a wide range of habitats, from dense sand forests to open woodland, palm savannah and riverine wetlands, and is home to a wealth of butterflies and other wildlife. Here we will be looking for such species as pearl-spotted Emperor, Giant and Pearl Charaxes, Blue Pansy, Yellow Pansy and Smoky Orange-tip. If fortunate, we may also find the beautiful Golden-banded Forester. As the reserve's name suggests, Tembe is famous for its herds of Elephants which we are sure to see as we explore the park, along with Southern Giraffe, Impala and Hippo. Birdlife is prolific and includes such species as Crested Guineafowl, Narina Trogon, Pink-throated Twinspot and African Crowned Eagle. Adding yet more wildlife interest, Tembe is also home to a wide variety of dragonflies and damselflies, including the Black Splash and Glistening Demoiselle.

Moving on, we reach the Indian Ocean coast and spend two nights at St. Lucia in order to explore the world famous St. Lucia Estuary, Lake St. Lucia and the coastal dune forest. Covering 325 square kilometres, this is the largest estuarine system in all of Africa and is of international importance for its wildlife. Here we will look for the localised Gold-banded Forester, together with Green-banded Swallowtail, Golden Piper, Small Orange Acraea, Red-line Sapphire and Two-pip Policeman. We will also try to attract in a variety of charaxes by tempting them down from the canopy with bait and head out after dinner in search of St. Lucia's Hippos and perhaps a nightjar or two.

We move inland for our final two nights at Eshowe where a unique aerial boardwalk has been constructed high in the canopy of the Dlinza scarp forest. From the elevated level of the boardwalk we can be eye-toeye with the high fliers of the butterfly world such as the charaxes and attractive Common Mother-of-Pearl. Adjoining the forest, the moist grassland could hold species such as Dusky Acraea, Gaudy Commodore and Polka Dot, plus Natal Acraea and Spotted Joker in the gardens of our lodge. Dlinza is also well known for birds such as Spotted Ground-thrush, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Lemon Dove and Narina Trogon. Here, and at other sites on this tour, we will find time to trap and identify a small selection of the country’s numerous moth species. These may include Heady Maiden, Pleasant Hornet, Netted Slug, Florid Pearl, Victorian Emerald, Cabbage Tree Emperor, Oriental Bee Hawk and perhaps the large and impressive Lunar Moth.

Finally, after a last check of the moth-traps and walk around the lodge’s spacious grounds, we must sadly complete our butterfly and wildlife holiday by driving to Durban for our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London
Days
2 - 3
Arrive Johannesburg and transfer Wakkerstroom
Days
4 - 5
Tembe Elephant Park
Days
6 - 7
St. Lucia
Days
8 - 9
Eshowe
Day
10
Depart Durban
Day
11
Arrive London
Itinerary Image
View Itinerary

What's Included?

Food

All included in the price.

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels, lodges and guesthouses. All rooms have private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£4,595

Land Only

£3,695

Single Supplement

£295

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

Enquire
Naturetrek Logo

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

Why Choose Naturetrek?

Click any badge to read more reviews

My Saved Tours

Saved Tours

Click the star icon on any tour to save it here - you'll find this icon on tour pages and cards across the website.

Browse our tours