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$4,097 to $4,597 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Arrive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you'll take a domestic flight to Richard's Bay and meet a Wayfairer representative, who will transfer you to your luxury safari lodge accommodation in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. After a refreshing drink and a brief introduction to the lodge, you will be shown to your luxurious accommodation. You'll rest in your room and go for your first safari (if you are on time). Afterward, you'll return to the lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-3

Explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

You'll enjoy game drives as per the schedule (morning and evening) in open 4x4 vehicles. Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park is the oldest game reserve in Southern Africa and home to the Big Five plus other animals like cheetahs, wild dogs, and nyalas. The park is also a prime birding destination and is home to 340 bird species. Between the game drives, you can join a guided walk in the Big Five territory or other conservation areas with the legendary Nunu Jobe, a highly experienced ranger who also goes by the name of the "Rhino Whisperer." The lodge can provide you with the option of cultural visits to the local Mpembeni community, where you’ll get the chance to learn more about the Zulu people and learn more about their way of life.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-6

Transfer and explore the Elephant Coast Route

Transfer and explore the Elephant Coast Route

After breakfast, you’ll leave Hluhluwe-Imfolozi and be transferred to the Elephant Coast. With tranquil bays and reefs for swimming and snorkeling, lush coastal forests, stunning freshwater lakes, golden dunes, and an endless pristine beach, this is a truly idyllic location.

For the next few days, you will enjoy local excursions or adventure activities, or you can simply relax and soak up the tranquillity of this pristine, sandy beach. You may wish to join an early morning guided kayaking trip at Lake Sibaya (Southern Africa’s freshwater lake) where you’re likely to spot hippos and crocodiles. If early morning kayaking doesn’t take your fancy, you can enjoy sundowners on the shores of Lake Sibaya later in the day. If you’re visiting during the summer months (October to March), you’ll have an opportunity to join a turtle-hatching safari and witness hundreds of baby leatherback and loggerhead turtles scramble from the sandy beaches to the water’s edge.

Main Destination:
Elephant Coast Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Thonga Beach Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Depart to Johannesburg

Depart to Johannesburg

After breakfast, your Kwazulu Natal Safari and Beach will come to a perfect end. You will be transferred by our representative to the small airport at Richard's Bay for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. From there, you will board your connecting international flight back home.

Main Destination:
Johannesburg (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Wayfairer Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Wayfairer Travel.