Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Isimangaliso 2 Day Safari from Durban

Durban, South Africa
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This 2-day safari tour from Durban combines the best of KwaZulu-Natal’s wildlife and natural beauty. Day 1 includes a scenic drive to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park for a three-hour open vehicle safari in search of Africa’s Big Five, followed by a visit to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park with an overnight stay in St Lucia. On Day 2, enjoy a morning boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, before setting out on a game drive in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso, exploring diverse ecosystems and wildlife. The tour ends with a relaxed return journey to Durban in the late afternoon.

Tour Highlights:

3-hour open vehicle safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Overnight stay in St Lucia

2-hour hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary

3-hour game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park

What's included

  • Open 4x4 safari at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
  • Tour guide
  • Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise at St Lucia Estuary
  • Travel through Kwazulu Natal
  • Breakfast
  • Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and travel to Hluhluwe Imfolozi for open vehicle game safari
  1. Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The adventure begins on Day 1 with a 6am departure from Durban as you head north through the scenic landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal to the world-renowned Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. Here you will embark on a thrilling three-hour open vehicle game drive, with the chance to spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife in one of Africa’s oldest protected reserves. After an exciting morning safari, enjoy a relaxing lunch break before continuing to the spectacular iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day ends with an overnight stay in the charming town of St Lucia, at St Lucia Palms or similar accommodation.
Day 2: After breakfast, enjoy Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise, followed by game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park after lunch
  1. Saint Lucia Estuary
    2h · Admission ticket included
    On Day 2, after breakfast, you’ll set out on a two-hour boat cruise along the St Lucia Estuary, the largest estuary in Africa and home to an incredible concentration of hippos and crocodiles, as well as prolific birdlife such as fish eagles and kingfishers. This unique experience allows you to see these animals up close in their natural water-based habitat, offering unforgettable photographic opportunities. Following the cruise, enjoy a leisurely lunch break in St Lucia.
  2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The afternoon continues with a three-hour safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a region of diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal forests to savannah grasslands. This safari offers further chances to spot game such as rhino, elephant, giraffe, kudu, reedbuck, buffalo, and many more.
  3. KwaZulu-Natal
    3h
    After an enriching day of exploration, you depart St Lucia and travel back through the rolling hills and rural villages of KwaZulu-Natal, returning to Durban in the late afternoon, filled with memories of an unforgettable two-day safari and wetland adventure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from all over Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, etc....50km radius

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no restrictions

Cancellation policy

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