Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
A South African safari is best to be done from Durban as we are fortunate enough in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to have the Oldest reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi and it is home to the Big 5 the Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard.
Pick up from your hotel in the Durban area, your qualified guide will ensure your Durban Safari Tour will be memorable as he shows off what wildlife Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve has to offer!
Being a Big 5 Game reserve and malaria free, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve is our most popular Durban Safari Tour and our Tour of choice!
Your Safari Tour with Tim Brown Tours will be unforgettable from beginning to end.
WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT
✓ Having the possibility of seeing the Big 5.
✓ Visiting the oldest protected reserve in Africa.
✓ Being in nature where seeing anything is possible while in the capable and safe hands of your qualified and experienced guide.
What's included
2 nights accommodation
Bottled water
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Unspecified Drinks
Items of a personal nature
What to expect
Day 1: Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve (Cat rehabilitation center optional extra)
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
12h · Admission ticket included
After your guide collects you from your Durban Hotel/B&B or Guest house he will take you on a educational 2.5 – 3 hours drive to Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game reserve – The oldest game reserve in Africa established in 1895. Your guide will cover points of interest like the History of Durban, KwaZulu Natal and South Africa and the different population groups as well as how the came to be in South Africa. There is special focus on our Zulu Nation the major “Black African” tribe in the area as well as the different crops we come across on route to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve.
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve: Upon entering, game viewing begins immediately and your guide will talk you through the different animal behavior you may encounter. Hluhluwe Umfolozi game reserve has the highest population of White Rhino in the World for the area of 960 Square Kilometers. Projects in the 1950′s and 1960′s brought back this large prehistoric looking herbivore from extinction!
Day 2: Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
12h · Admission ticket included
Breakfast
Game Drive
At your guides discretion – After enjoying a buffet breakfast, we head out for a game drive. Leaving Hilltop camp we have the opportunity to see any one of the Big 5 and a variety of Antelope, Giraffe and Zebra. We make our way towards the Umfolozi side of the reserve, where sightings of Lion, Hyena and Black Rhino are more common. The above itinerary can be changed depending on what you may or may not have seen.
Optional Night Game Drive
The open vehicle game drive is an option that can be taken at 5pm – 8pm at night where the guide will use a spotlight to find animals after dusk. This gives you more chance for finding the Cats as the Lion and Leopard are Nocturnal. This however does not mean that we will not see them in the day time resting in the shade or in the early morning feeding on a kill from the night before!
Dinner
Dinner is at the Hilltop camp restaurant, a hot and cold buffet with a variety of traditional African and international dishes.
Day 3: Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve and Isimangaliso wetland park(St Lucia)
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
6h · Admission ticket included
Breakfast
Game Drive
A final breakfast is followed by a game drive with your safari guide. This is a final chance to find what we have not or a chance to recap on what we have seen. We will then make our way out of Hluhluwe Umfolozi game reserve and onto the St Lucia Estuary-Isimangaliso Wetland park, for a boat cruise along the Estuary.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
3h
St Lucia Estuary-Isimangaliso Wetland Park
Here we will have the opportunity to see, Crocodile, Hippo, Fish Eagles, King Fishers as well as Monitor Lizards. A perfect opportunity for photographers to capture the beauty of South Africa’s 1st World Heritage Site!
Depart for Durban
After we are finished with the Boat cruise it is time for some Lunch in St Lucia town before heading back to Durban. This is a great way to end the safari and we always feeling really satisfied and relaxed.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Time depends on number of clients and pick up location
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversize or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
