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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
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.
What's included
Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise
St Lucia Estuary
4x4 Game Drive
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Breakfast
Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
Africa's Big 5
What to expect
Day 1: Depart from Durban and head up to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
10h
The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is a 2. 5 hour dive from Durban or 1. 5 hours from Richards Bay and is Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve.
In Hluhluwe we go on a 4x4 Game Drive.
Situated in the very heart of Zululand, the traditional home to the Zulu people, the reserve is world famous for it's conservation efforts. The reserve is home not only to the Big-5, but also to other endangered species like the African Painted Wild Dog.
And while the Big-5 is always exciting to try and find, the Smaller animals can be just as fun and rewarding to find!
St Lucia
12h
From Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve we head off to St Lucia. St Lucia is a world-class wildlife destination in South Africa, located at the heart of magnificent natural coastal forests, wild animals, majestic bird life, breathtaking beaches and hospitable people.
Situated right at ISimangaliso Wetland Park, a Unesco World Heritage site, which stretches for 220 kilometres from the Mozambique border to Maphelane, at the southern end of Lake St Lucia. Here there is a chance to spot hippos and crocodiles; elephants and giraffes; leopards and turtles; pelicans and flamingos.
In St Lucia is where we spend the night.
Day 2: After breakfast, proceed for a 2 hour croc and hippo boat cruise followed by a game drive
Saint Lucia Estuary
2h · Admission ticket included
In St Lucia Estuary we go for 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 that it is estimated that there are more or a less 800 Hippos wandering freely in the area? Added to that 1200 Nile Crocodiles and an abundance of bird species.
These Hippo & Croc Boat Tours offer you a super opportunity to witness these animals up close.
The St Lucia Estuary is the largest estuarine system in Southern Africa and measures an astonishing 350 square kilometers, which falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The park covers an area of 3280 square kilometers.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
3h · Admission ticket included
After the boat cruise we go on a self drive game drive at one of the game reserves in the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. We go seeking to see elephants, rhino, zebra, kudu, giraffe, eland, impala, and much more.
Durban
3h
After the game drive in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, we start to prepare for the journey back to Durban, the sunshine city.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up ALL Travelers from their pick up locations, 50km radius, from cruise ships, hotels, airports, etc
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
