2 Days Hluhluwe Game Reserve & Isimangaliso Wetlands from Durban

4.8 (4 reviews) Durban, South Africa
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Enjoy an adventure of a lifetime exploring the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. This tour offers you the greatest opportunity to view Africa's Big 5. You also get to learn first hand about hippos and crocs in St Lucia Estuary, the largest estuary in Africa.

Highlights:
- A game safari in Hluhluwe‑iMfolozi Game Reservein an open 4x4 offers an immersive journey into one of Africa’s best reserves
- The hippo-and-crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary is one of the most iconic wildlife experiences
- A game safari in the Dukuduku area of iSimangaliso Wetland Park offers a unique blend of bush and wetlands

What's included

  • Game safari in one of the world's best reserves, Hluhluwe Imfolozi
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel, airport, cruise ships pick ups and drop offs
  • Hippo and croc boat cruise in Africa's biggest estuary - St Lucia Estuary-Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Hotel/lodge/guesthouse accommodation
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and head to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
  1. Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
    3h · Admission ticket included
    A game safari in Hluhluwe‑iMfolozi Game Reserve offers an immersive journey into Africa’s oldest proclaimed nature reserve. Spanning an impressive 96,000 ha of rolling hills, river valleys, and woodland just north of Durban, this park is renowned for its Big Five sightings and legendary rhino conservation efforts. We do guided safaris in open 4×4 vehicles.
  2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    15h
    After the game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi we depart and head to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park for the night. Visiting iSimangaliso Wetland Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching over 3,280 km² of coastline and wetlands in KwaZulu‑Natal—is a journey through nature’s finest wonders .
Day 2: Hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia. Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  1. Saint Lucia Estuary
    2h · Admission ticket included
    A hippo-and-crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary is one of the most iconic wildlife experiences in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Aboard small, shallow-draft vessels seating up to 15 passengers, you'll glide along calm mangrove-lined waterways for about 2 hours, covering 7–9 km northwards. These cruises offer nearly guaranteed sightings of 800 hippos (with yawns, grunting, and group behavior on full display) and the chance to spot 1,200 Nile crocodiles, plus abundant birdlife such as African fish eagles and giant kingfishers.
  2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    A game safari in the Dukuduku area of iSimangaliso Wetland Park offers a unique blend of bush and wetlands just outside St Lucia. Accessed via the Dukuduku Gate, this section—also known as the Western Shores and including the scenic uMkhuze Reserve—spans over 25,000 ha and supports some of the Big 5 alongside giraffes, zebra, hippos, and a rich birdlife.
  3. KwaZulu-Natal
    3h
    After the game drive travel through Kwazulu Natal as we head back to Durban to conclude the 2 day tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travellers as long as arranged on time, from hotels, cruise ships, etc...

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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