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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This 2-Day Safari from Durban combines the best of KwaZulu-Natal’s wildlife and landscapes, starting with a 6:00 am departure to Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park for a thrilling 3-hour 4x4 safari, followed by an overnight stay in St Lucia. On Day 2, enjoy a hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, then a game drive in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park before returning to Durban by 6:00 pm, ending an unforgettable journey through South Africa’s first World Heritage Site and its most iconic game reserve.
What's included
Tour guide
Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise in St Lucia Estuary, the biggest Estuary in Africa
Game safari in an open 4x4 in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Overnight hotel accommodation at St Lucia Palms or similar
Breakfast
Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and head north to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve for a game safari in an open 4x4
KwaZulu-Natal
3h
Your adventure begins on Day 1 with an early 6:00 am departure from Durban, traveling through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal countryside towards the famous Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, the oldest game reserve in Africa.
Mpila Camp Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve
3h · Admission ticket included
On arrival, you’ll set out on a thrilling 3-hour safari in an open 4x4 vehicle, with the chance to encounter lions, zebras, kudus, impalas, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife in their natural habitat. The reserve is especially renowned for its successful rhino conservation efforts, making this a highlight for wildlife enthusiasts.
St Lucia
15h
After an exciting morning in the bush, you’ll pause for a lunch break at 1:00 pm, before continuing the journey to the charming coastal town of St Lucia, nestled within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. On arrival, you’ll check in at your comfortable accommodation, such as St Lucia Palms or a similar lodge, where you can relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings. The evening is free to enjoy the town’s laid-back atmosphere before resting for the next day’s adventures.
Day 2: After breakfast, embark on an exciting Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise. Lunch break followed by game safari in Isimangaliso
Saint Lucia Estuary
2h · Admission ticket included
Day 2 begins with breakfast followed by a memorable Hippo and Crocodile Boat Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. As you glide along the waterways, you’ll encounter pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife, all set against the backdrop of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
3h · Admission ticket included
After a break for lunch, the tour continues with a game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where elephants, buffalo, antelope, and countless bird species roam through diverse landscapes of forest and grassland.
KwaZulu-Natal
3h
In the late afternoon, you’ll depart St Lucia for the return journey, traveling once more through the scenic beauty of KwaZulu-Natal. The tour concludes with your arrival back in Durban around 6:00 pm, bringing an end to two days filled with spectacular wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and authentic African experiences.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up from all over Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, etc...50km radius. Send us your address and we will pick you up
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.
