Beach Bush Berg Safaris & Dives
Beach Bush Berg Safaris & Dives
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Shark DivingHistorical & Heritage ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Owned and Guided By Rudi Botha, Tour and Adventure Operator Specializing in Photography, Wildlife Safaris, Wildlife Interactions, Rural African Destinations and Ocean Activities such as Dives, Swimming With Sharks & Snorkeling with Dolphins
Durban, South Africa
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Rozanne
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Friends
Absolutely amazing experience! Rudi has incredible people skills made us all feel very welcome and made sure we understood all the details we felt safe and also had an adventure of a life time.
We had amazing laughs and
We had amazing laughs and
Written November 28, 2022
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mutale
Durban, South Africa2 contributions
Jan 2020
it was a good unforgettable experience for my kids our tour guide picked us just in time and was so knowledgeable about his work, we had a two hour drive and the best feeling was seeing my son ask questions about wild life he was so interested. i will recommend this company to my friends
Written July 24, 2020
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Dear Mutale, thank you for the wonderful review. It was great meeting you all and I look forward to your next visit back.
Written August 25, 2020
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Alex G
London, UK2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Fantastic day with a brilliant and knowledgable guide Rudi, we were picked up bright and early from Durban central and on the 2 hour drive we were taught all about the Big Five. The game drive itself was brilliant where we spotted up close and personal Cape Buffalo, Elephants, Rhinos, Zebras and Giraffes. The most amazing experience to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat and Rudi’s local knowledge of their habits and patterns really added to the experience. Also had an amazing by the pool at hilltop camp and just an once in a lifetime experience , must come back and do the overnight stay. Will use Rudi each time and highly recommend him.
Written March 3, 2020
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Dear Alex, thank for the awesome review. It was another fantastic day out. Im so glad you guys loved it. New friends and look forward to your return in near future. Keep in touch
Written March 4, 2020
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Annette B
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Couples
Rudi picked us up in Durban and we set off on what was to be one of the most memorable days in my life. .. I will never forget our day with THE best safari guide and our interaction with Mama rhino, never mind the Amarula trees, elephants and giraffes watching out for all of the animals in Hluhluwe. Definitely recommend, it’s a once in a lifetime experience and book your safari with Rudi if poss!!
Written March 3, 2020
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Dear NetBrady, thanks for the amazing and wonderful review. It was an awesome day out and new friends for life. many many thanks and look forward to your next return
Written March 4, 2020
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Jonathan T
Wirral, UK2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Booked with Rudi for the above just after Xmas with my wife and two young children.
From the moment we were picked us up from our holiday home to dropping us back the next day Rudi made us all comfortable and at ease on the trip.
As a former ranger he has great knowledge of the game parks and animals but also generally of the country, it’s history/politics and it’s beauty which means there is always something interesting to talk about during the trip.
Would definitely recommend this trip and the two days was ideal for us with two kids that have a limited attention span!
From the moment we were picked us up from our holiday home to dropping us back the next day Rudi made us all comfortable and at ease on the trip.
As a former ranger he has great knowledge of the game parks and animals but also generally of the country, it’s history/politics and it’s beauty which means there is always something interesting to talk about during the trip.
Would definitely recommend this trip and the two days was ideal for us with two kids that have a limited attention span!
Written January 6, 2020
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Thank you for this wonderful review, how much i enjoyed this trip too. Just awesome new friends and i really hope to see you guys soon again!!
Written January 13, 2020
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stacey w
Auckland Central, New Zealand26 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
My husband did a 3 day solo safari with Rudi in October and absolutely loved it. I actually booked it based on previous reviews, and there were few other tour agencies that would even consider booking a solo person. Rudi answered all my questions and was able to customise where required (including time for rugby world cup!). Rudi is very knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife and the environment. If you're looking for a small group/private tour with a difference then this is for you.
Written November 20, 2019
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wow, what an awesome review, I cannot thank you enough. It was fantastic meeting Rob, such a great Guy, new friends for life. thank you Stacy for contacting me. I am so sorry we were cancelled to do Sharks due to bad weather and so look forward to having You both back one day and to do Sharks! Ill contact You both soon. have a super week
Written November 20, 2019
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David E
London, UK16 contributions
Nov 2019
I dont' have words to express how amazing our day with Rudi was. There are very few experiences in life these days where I can honestly say my expectations were exceeded, but this was certainly one. Rudi's knowledge and experience of the area and the animals was outstanding and my party can't wait to have the opportunity to return for a longer safari and more of Rudi's entertaining chat. If you are going to be in the Durbn area and you have a few hours to spare plase call Rudi, you won't regret it!
Written November 18, 2019
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Dear David, what an awesome review, thank You so very much. It was great meeting your group. New friends indeed. So blessed. Cant wait for your return visit. chat soon again!
Written November 20, 2019
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Marc S
Barcelona, Spain17 contributions
Aug 2019
We spent 8 days with Rudi touring KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique with 3 children and Rudi made this trip very special for us. During the preparation of the trip he answered questions swiftly and helped us customize the trip to suit our needs. Throughout the trip, he was constantly making sure that we had the best possible experience and was willing to go above and beyond his duties as a tour guide for us. He is an upbeat and very safety conscious person. He has a fantastic ability to connect with complete strangers and is fantastic with children.
He loves and is very knowledgeable about his country, its wildlife, land and ocean.
The swimming experiences with sharks and dolphins are highly recommended. Images and feelings from these few days will stay with us forever and we have been watching the videos over and over since we have been back.
Thanks again Rudi!!!
He loves and is very knowledgeable about his country, its wildlife, land and ocean.
The swimming experiences with sharks and dolphins are highly recommended. Images and feelings from these few days will stay with us forever and we have been watching the videos over and over since we have been back.
Thanks again Rudi!!!
Written October 6, 2019
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Dear Marc, Thank You for the Amazing tour and great Memories. How You and Your family will always be remembered as New Extended Family!! Miss You guys allot and so look forward to see You all someday soon again. Blessed to have met You all!
Written November 20, 2019
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stevoh30
Derry, UK166 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
At the battle fields it very interesting to fine out about the various battles the Zulu had with the boar and the English
The scenery and the drive through the drakenberg mountains and the sani pass to Africas highest was breathtaking
Rudi passion for shark diving showed thorough with the time and care he took with us as we both were not confident in the water
In St Lucia wetlands we was crocodile hippos and other wildlife then onto ponta do our were we swam with dolphins and an amazing drive over the sand dunes to santa Maria and inhaca Island and the coconut exprerence were you got to see how they were cut down opened and eat
Then on safari at Hluhuwe Rudis vast knowledge of the big 5 and their hunting and feeding patterns showed also he cooks a traditional South African braai/bbq
It also was goog to interact and feed wild elephants and see 5 types of wild cats including cheetahs
Then in cape Town we swam with seals went wine tasting,up table Mountain and to the castle of good
Hope museum
The policy on tips in both South Africa and Mozambique is 10%
The scenery and the drive through the drakenberg mountains and the sani pass to Africas highest was breathtaking
Rudi passion for shark diving showed thorough with the time and care he took with us as we both were not confident in the water
In St Lucia wetlands we was crocodile hippos and other wildlife then onto ponta do our were we swam with dolphins and an amazing drive over the sand dunes to santa Maria and inhaca Island and the coconut exprerence were you got to see how they were cut down opened and eat
Then on safari at Hluhuwe Rudis vast knowledge of the big 5 and their hunting and feeding patterns showed also he cooks a traditional South African braai/bbq
It also was goog to interact and feed wild elephants and see 5 types of wild cats including cheetahs
Then in cape Town we swam with seals went wine tasting,up table Mountain and to the castle of good
Hope museum
The policy on tips in both South Africa and Mozambique is 10%
Written October 3, 2019
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Dear Steve and Annie, what a great trip it was. thank You for the wonderful review. new friends and look forward to see you both soon again. Speak soon and many thanks
Written October 4, 2019
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Sophia
Cardiff, UK11 contributions
Apr 2019
My friends and I met Rudi randomly and he mentioned he did shark dives. We were skeptical at first but Rudi explained it all to us and put us at ease. He picked us up the next morning, the whole day ran smoothly. We swam with sharks in the ocean and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I felt safe the whole time, everyone was professional. We even saw dolphins on our way back to shore. Amazing experience would recommend this to everyone.
Thank you Rudi for the best memories!
Thank you Rudi for the best memories!
Written September 16, 2019
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Dear Sophia and Friends, Thank You for the amazing review. so much appreciated. I am so glad You guys agreed to go do Sharks and glad to hear that it was such a special experience. Many Thanks, keep in Touch and Hope to see one day soon again
Written September 16, 2019
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Sabine b
villeurbanne2 contributions
bonjour j aimerai savoir comment faire pour pouvoir nager avec les requins et surtout ou m adresser dans quelle ville il faut se rendre ainsi que les hotels qui proposent ces snorkelings merci d avance
Rudi Botha
Ballito, South Africa29 contributions
We do Swim With Sharks, You will need to visit our website page, Find a link to our website on our Beach Bush Berg Safaris & Dive Page. We offer this from Durban Region. Thanks
koolsoom
Sandhurst, UK2 contributions
We are going to stay at aha gateway hotel for5 days from 20/3 nd would like to do a 1/2 day safari in hluhlwe park. Would appreciate advice on the best way to do that.
Rudi Botha
Ballito, South Africa29 contributions
Hi Guys. Sure I can help. Find My email at the top of My Trip Advisor Page, Beach Bush Berg Safaris and Tours. Email me and let me know what You have in mind or what Type of adventures you like. many thanks