South Africa · Safari

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour (7)

12 Hours Round trip from Durban Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day safari to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park from Durban
  • 02 Search for the Big 5 with a professional guide
  • 03 Explore South Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve
  • 04 Travel through Zululand’s scenic savannah landscapes
  • 05 Closed-vehicle safari experience
  • 06 Lunch stop at Hilltop Camp with scenic views
  • 07 Park known for its white rhino conservation
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 5 km radius of Durban

Discover one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves on a full-day safari from Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Travelling north along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, you’ll enter the oldest park in South Africa and explore its rolling savannah in search of the Big 5, accompanied by a professional guide in a closed safari vehicle.

Set in the heart of Zululand, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is renowned for its rich variety of wildlife, birdlife, and scenic hilly landscapes. The reserve is especially noted for its white rhino conservation work and long-standing role in wildlife protection. A lunch stop at Hilltop Camp gives you time to relax and enjoy the views before continuing your safari and returning to Durban.

Discover one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves on a full-day safari from Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Durban, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Languages English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour

 The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will arrive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve gate 2h30m after departing from Durban. You experienced guide will show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and Big 5.  

 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.  

 Your guide will stop for lunch at Hilltop Camp (own expense) giving you time to refuel and relax. The restaurant is situated at the top of the hill and gives visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the camp and surrounding areas. After lunch you will continue with your safari before leaving the park and heading back to Durban. 

Tour Itinerary:

· Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. 

· Closed Vehicle Safaris  

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Durban 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off inside/ within a 5km radius of Durban
  • Entry/Admission - Hluhluwe - IMfolozi Park Wilderness Area

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks: however opportunity is provided to buy something to eat or refuel and relax

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • DEPARTURE TIME: 06:30 AM
  • RETURN TIME: 07:30 PM
  • WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen glasses, jacket.
  • For special pick-up arrangement contact
  • If the last minutes booking is before 5:00 pm, kindly contact by email
  • We also do pick-up at the Durban Harbor / Richards Bay Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel.
  • LOCATION: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PHYSICALITY: 4 / 10
  • AGE: All ages welcome
  • DATES: All year round
  • TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
  • Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Durban, ZA
Tour start
Durban, ZA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Durban.

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