Zululand, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi and St Lucia: Three-day package from Durban $945.
Sabi Sabi: Three-day pacakage from Johannesburg (including flights, meals, game drives, five-star accommodation) from $1670.
Tours through Bench International 1800-221-451 www.benchinternational.com.au
Getting there: South African Airways have five flights a week Sydney-Johannesburg non-stop from around $1750. No visa.
Currency: About 4.5 Rand to the dollar, making South Africa a very cheap place to visit.