3 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari
We have created a leisurely 3-day safari in the heart of Zulu land. During these 3 days you can enjoy some of KwaZulu-Natal’s finest wildlife, game drives and wildlife conservation projects.
Tour Price: On Request
Tour Duration: 3 Days
Tour Number: 11
Price varies by group size
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HERE IS THE TOUR ROUTE YOU WILL BE GOING ON.
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Tour Overview
We have created a leisurely 3-day safari in the heart of Zulu land. During these 3 days you can enjoy some of KwaZulu-Natal’s finest wildlife, game drives and wildlife conservation projects. Let’s view our 3 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park Safari Highlights.
What Is Included On This Tour?
- Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.
- Open Vehicle Sunset Safari.
- Closed vehicle Safaris.
- iSimangaliso Wetlands, St Luci Estuary Guided Boat Safari.
- Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Guided Tour.
- DumaZulu Cultural Village
- Accommodation at Hilltop or Mpila Camp.
- Accommodation at Emdoneni Lodge, Bushlands or DumaZulu cultural village
- Dinner & Breakfast.
- Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of our meeting point at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
- All Entry Fees To All Attractions
- Qualified Tour Guide
What Is Not Included On This Tour?
- Lunch, Snacks & Drinks
- Gratuities and Tips
Pick Up, Drop Off & Other Important Information
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pick up and drop off service within a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel (meeting point)
DEPARTURE TIME: From 06:00AM | RETURN TIME: Approximately 19:30PM (3 days from departure)
CLOTHING: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE LIMIT: All ages welcome | TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
WONDERING IF THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU? LET US GIVE YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS!
Not sure if this is the tour for you? Let us help you make an informed decision by highlighting the key elements of this tour and the kind of traveler that it may appeal to.
- You are looking for an overnight safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi.
- You want to learn about and experience Zulu culture.
- You want to experience a wild cat up close and learn about the important work the Emdoneni Cat Projectp is doing. (Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx))
- You want to experience a guided boat safari on the estuary.
Want To Know More? Checkout The Full Itinerary!
Day 1:
We have created a leisurely 3-day safari in the heart of Zulu land. During these 3 days you can enjoy some of KwaZulu-Natal’s finest wildlife, game drives and wildlife conservation projects. Let’s view our 3 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park Safari Highlights.
3 DAYS HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI TOUR
The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa’s third largest park with its’ unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles. Isimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.
After the boat tour, you will travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.
About Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over 98 000 hectares of beautiful African landscape. This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and varied. Hluhluwe Game Reserve makes up the northern top half of the reserve which is renowned for its diverse variety of bird and animal life. South of Hluhluwe is the Imfolozi Game Reserve which makes up half of the park. These two reserves were joined together to create the largest reserve in KwaZulu Natal. The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve is noted for its White Rhino conservation. Their Centenary Capture Centre is celebrated for its exceptional research in animal capture, rehabilitation and release as well their approach to sustainable ecotourism in South Africa.
When entering the National park, your experienced guide will drive slowly through the park on route to Hilltop Camp or Mpila Camp. After settling in you will embark on a 3 hour Open-Vehicle Safari during sunset with the local guide. After the drive dinner is served at the camp.
Day 2:
3 DAYS HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI TOUR
The day starts early with a closed vehicle morning safari. The guide will show you more of the park and hopefully see more wildlife which are active in the early hours of the morning. After a hearty breakfast at the camp the tour will continue with the safari experience in the closed vehicle making our way to the exit.
After Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve the tour will visit the local market in the town of Hluhluwe. You will be given time to shop before moving onto Emdoneni Wild Cat Project and Lodge. There you will have time to settle into your chalets, have a drink by the bar or swim in the pool before the Wild Cat Project guided tour. A buffet dinner is served at the lodge.
Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are four species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African Wildcat, Caracal, Cheetah and Serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!
Day 3:
3 DAYS HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI TOUR
After a big breakfast at the lodge, the tour heads to DumaZulu Cultural Village.
DumaZulu Cultural Village is located near the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand. Translated as “Thundering Zulu” DumaZulu is South Africa’s largest Zulu cultural village boasting a large tradition sibaya and over 50 Zulu locals who live and work at DumaZulu. This village is depiction of what Zulu culture was like before modernization and is considered living museum. The village is laid out in the tradition Zulu design of Zulu beehive huts arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal. Visitors are welcomed by a local DumaZulu tour guide who explains and shares interesting traditions and customs of the Zulu people. The locals display traditional basket-weaving, spear and shield making skills and techniques. Guests enjoy buying decorative beadwork from the locals, viewing the village Sangoma perform tradition bone throwing as well as an impressive Zulu dancing and singing performance.
From there the tour returns to Durban to drop you off at your hotel.
