Discover the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Experience an exciting and memorable day filled with magnificent sightings of wildlife, incredible history and amazing scenery.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 9 participants

Highlights

Learn more about the African Bush and its amazing wildlife
See elephants trumpeting, lions roaring and rhinos grazing
Taste traditional South African barbecue

Full description

Experience the rolling hills of the Savannah grasslands and a magical African sunrise. Sit back and relax while your ranger takes you to the best areas within the park. With trained eyes and years of experience, your ranger will undoubtedly deliver some magnificent sightings. Learn more about this fascinating park and the incredible history of when King Shaka used the lower Umfolozi as his personal hunting grounds or how the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park single-handedly saved the rhinos from near extinction. The park is home not only to the African Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) but also includes cheetahs, wild dogs, and many more. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at one of the numerous scenic picnic areas within the park. The tour concludes with a drop off at the Nyalazi Gate or alternatively, drop off back at your accommodation in St. Lucia.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from St Lucia (if option selected)
Bush breakfast, coffee, tea, and refreshments
Traditional South African barbecue lunch, and refreshments
Additional bottled water
Gate fees (conservation levies) included
Professional and experienced game ranger
All vehicles carry additional coolers with bottled water and blankets

Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are optional for this activity

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Hat
Sunscreen

Know before you go

Please note that this tour is not wheelchair friendly
This 8 to 9-hour safari departs daily from St. Lucia at 5:00 AM
Should you be overnighting in town the local provider will gladly pick you up at your accommodation and transfer you to and from the park
For those wanting to meet at the park gate, please meet at the Nyalazi Gate at 6:00 AM (you can select the option upon purchase)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 5 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4/5

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What a wonderful way to experience KZN's oldest game reserve. We did the full day safari with started punctually with a 5am pick up from our BNB and included a healthy breakfast and braai for lunch. The guide, John was exceptionally knowledgeable and by lunchtime we had seen a large number of rhino, elephant, lion and buffalo as well as kudu, impala, giraffe, zebra and warthog.

July 4, 2021

Extra half-day safari. We also did the kriger park but we saw fewer animals than in Hululuwe!

March 6, 2022

October 12, 2020

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari

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