Journey from Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve

Hluhluwe Game Reserve - The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is a 2.5-hour drive from Durban or 1.5 hours from Richards Bay and is recognized as Africa’s oldest established game reserve.

In Hluhluwe, visitors embark on a 4x4 Game Drive.

Located in the heart of Zululand, the traditional homeland of the Zulu people, the reserve is renowned worldwide for its conservation initiatives. The reserve hosts not only the Big-5 but also other endangered species like the African Painted Wild Dog.

While spotting the Big-5 is always thrilling, discovering the smaller animals can be equally enjoyable and rewarding!

St Lucia - From Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the journey continues to St Lucia. St Lucia is a premier wildlife destination in South Africa, nestled amidst stunning natural coastal forests, diverse wildlife, majestic birdlife, breathtaking beaches, and welcoming locals.

Located within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which extends 220 kilometers from the Mozambique border to Maphelane at the southern end of Lake St Lucia. Here, there are opportunities to see hippos and crocodiles, elephants and giraffes, leopards and turtles, pelicans and flamingos.

In St Lucia, guests will spend the night.

After breakfast, enjoy a 2-hour croc and hippo boat cruise followed by a game drive

Saint Lucia Estuary - In St Lucia Estuary, guests embark on a 2-hour croc and hippo boat cruise. St Lucia is home to one of the largest free-roaming hippo populations in South Africa. Did you know there are approximately 800 hippos roaming freely in the area? Additionally, there are 1,200 Nile Crocodiles and a rich variety of bird species.

These Hippo & Croc Boat Tours provide a fantastic opportunity to observe these animals up close.

The St Lucia Estuary is the largest estuarine system in Southern Africa, covering an impressive 350 square kilometers, which is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The park spans an area of 3,280 square kilometers.

iSimangaliso Wetland Park - After the boat cruise, guests embark on a self-drive game drive at one of the game reserves in the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. The aim is to spot elephants, rhinos, zebras, kudus, giraffes, elands, impalas, and more.

Durban - Following the game drive in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, preparations begin for the return journey to Durban, the sunny city.

• Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise
• St Lucia Estuary
• 4x4 Game Drive
• Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
• Breakfast
• Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
• Africa’s Big 5

This 2 day is extremely popular as it takes you to 2 of the most beautiful natural reserves in South Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site.

You get to see Africa’s Big 5 and so much more wildlife, elephants, giraffe, zebra, kudu, lion, cheetah, kudu, and much more. You enjoy a 4 x 4 game drive experience.

You also go in one of the most interesting boat cruises where you view crocodiles and hippos at very close range. This is a most enjoyable experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.