Day trips, day tours, and excusions

Zululand national parks and game reserves, traditional zulu cultural centre, basketry and weaving, khaki safari clothing, all within easy reach of Abu Madi game reserve

Traditional Basket weaving, Zulu Beadwork and curios

Ilala weavers is situated at Hluhluwe and well worth a visit from Abu Madi. Here the age-old Zulu women's traditions of handicrafts are being revitalized and enhanced. Today, Ilala Weavers helps over 2000 Zulu people, both men and women, to attain self sufficiency, by working from their homes and therefore retaining their rich lifestyle and heritage of basket weaving and bead work. This has been passed down through the generations by Zulu craftswomen, whose modern counterparts today produce stunning works of art, sought after the world over.

Here one is able to buy gifts of the highest quality - woven baskets, beadwork, lampshades, hand made cards and souvenirs. We recommend that your day excursion should include a visit to Ilala Weavers from Abu Madi.

Khaki Club clothing

Khaki Klub Clothing is situated in the Ilala Weaver Gallery and stocks a variety of safari wear, hats, bags and scarves.
The Tunga embroidered shoulder wraps and bags are an outstanding product made in Hluhluwe by the Zulu women of the area

Day game drives and night game drives

One is at liberty to self-drive anywhere on Abu Madi, but we also recommend the game drives that are offered in an open safari vehicle. Drives are offered both in the morning and evening. Fill your cold box with your favorite sundowners and watch the sun setting over the bushveld at the end of a day

Tiger fishing at Josini dam

Only 21km from Abu Madi is the vast Josini dam. This expanse of water is surrounded by the Pongolo Nature Reserve enabling fishermen to game view from their boats. The dam has several fish species that include tiger fish. A number of popular fishing competitions take place at Josini throughout the year, which attracts fishermen from all over South Africa. Basic facilities include a picnic site for day visitors. There are 2 launch sites close by for people wishing to go boating or angling on the dam

Snorkelling at Kosi Bay

Kosi Bay and its surrounding lakes are on the Indian Ocean, to the east of Abu Madi. Although most of the journey is on a good surface, the sand track leading to the mouth is suitable only for 4X4 vehicles. Traditional fish kraals tended by the local Tonga fishermen can be viewed from the dunes overlooking the ocean. The mouth of the estuary has spectacular snorkeling and one can have a picnic on the beautiful unspoilt beach at the mouth and have a swim in the crystal clear waters.

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Traditional basket weaving and curios

Local fisherman at kosi bay

Andrew Balcomb with tigerfish caught at Josini