2-Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi and Isimangaliso Wetlands Tour Fro Durban

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

This 2 day tour is extremely popular as you get to experience a 4x4 Game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, one of Africa's largest game reserves where you could also see Africa's Big 5, the lion, elephant, cheetah, rhino and much more.

There is also a visit to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site. Here, you enjoy a Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise as well as yet another game drive.

This is a must do tour for anyone wishing to truly experience the best of Africa.

What's included

  • Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site
  • Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise
  • St Lucia Estuary
  • 4x4 Game Drive
  • Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
  • Breakfast
  • Africa's Big 5

What to expect

Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and head off to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve which is a 3 hour drive from Durban
  1. Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Depart from Durban and head off to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. On arrival in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, go into a 4x4 Game Drive vehicle to begin a game drive around this huge game reserve.

    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of the oldest and most popular game reserves in South Africa. Located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, this reserve is known for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
    Your 4x4 tour of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in Africa. As you explore the reserve, you'll have the opportunity to see the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), as well as numerous other species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

    In late afternoon, after lunch, we travel to St Lucia where we spend the night.
  2. St Lucia
    15h
    We arrive in St Lucia which is half an hour from Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. This is where we spend the night.

    St Lucia, right in the middle of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park is the most visited town in South Africa for people wanting to see hippos. It is a world heritage site, from wetlands to Savannah grasslands to the abundance of wildlife that roam the area. It is one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa.
Day 2: After breakfast we go for a Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise at the St Lucia Estuary followed by a game drive
  1. Saint Lucia Estuary
    2h · Admission ticket included
    At St Lucia Estuary we go for a Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise which runs for 2 hours. This is an exciting excursion. Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on the Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary.

    While on cruise with the experienced and knowledgeable rangers, you will gather some exciting information about the crocs and hippos. The rangers will undoubtedly answer every question that you might have and furnish you with some incredible facts and information on the area.
  2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After the Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise we go for a self drive game drive in the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Dukuduku Section.

    After the game drive, we depart in late afternoon to head back to Durban.

    We go in search of some of the big 5 such as elephants, rhino, buffalo. We also search for giraffe, impala, kudu, and many other animals. This is a beautiful game reserve with many drinking holes for the animals.

    We are likely to see many different animals here. Also there is a wide range of bird life. We also get to see some hippo at some of the water spots.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Travelers should send their pick up details to us so that we can pick them up from hotels, airport, port 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.
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