7-Day Kwazulu Natal Classic Bush & Beach Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

On arrival in Durban, you will be met and collected for your road transfer to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The park is about a 3-hour drive from the airport. You will be staying at the only privately owned lodge in the park, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you will be able to join your first afternoon shared game drive.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Drives

Wake up before dawn for the morning game drive, starting at sunrise. Savour a hot coffee and an early-morning snack before boarding the safari vehicle and departing the lodge in search of animals. Spend 3 hours traversing the bush and looking out for wildlife before they retreat to the shelter of a tree in the heat of the day.

After returning to the lodge for a delectable hot breakfast, you’ll have time to relax and unwind, surrounded by serene African wilderness. Lounge at the pool, delve into a captivating book, have a blissful nap, or simply soak up the sights, sounds and scents of nature.

Afternoon tea is served before your next game drive, departing around 3:30 - 4:30 PM, depending on the time of year. Enjoy a sundowner stop in the bush, returning to the lodge with a spotlight to catch sight of nocturnal animals. Dinner is served before you settle in for the night to the symphony of the wild.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hluhluwe-iMfololzi to Thonga Beach Lodge

Head out on a final morning game drive in search of the last remaining animals that have eluded you. Following a delicious breakfast, depart the lodge by road transfer to Thonga Beach Lodge. Thonga Beach Lodge is an secluded lodge where you can take in the scenery and head to the beach, or go for a paddle on the lagoon.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park

Accommodation:

Thonga Beach Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

IsiMangaliso Westland Park

The main attraction of Thonga Beach Lodge is swimming in the warm sea and relaxing on the beach, but they also offer a number of activities, such as snorkeling, guided nature walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya. Take advantage of all they have to offer to make the most of your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park

Accommodation:

Thonga Beach Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Durban to catch your flight home.

We would love to assist you with any additions to your Kwa-Zulu Natal trip, from Cape Town and the Garden Route to Victoria Falls and beyond.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.