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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrive and Transfer to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Arrive and Transfer to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

We will pick you at your required destination, i.e. Durban International Airport, an establishment in Durban city or any other place in the Province. We will depart in the morning and drive to the iMfolonzi Game Reserve. You will have a guided trip as your guide explains to you the history and other interesting facts of the beautiful area. On arrival at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, you will begin your safari, searching for animals as you make your way to camp.

Once you check into your accommodation, you will be taken on a sunset game drive. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the African bush, stopping along the banks of the Umfolozi River for sundowners and snacks, then it is back to camp. Freshen up before joining your guide around the camp fire whilst a braai (BBQ) dinner is prepared. Hopefully some night animals will come around for a visit, hyena and bushbabies being regulars.

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:
Mpila Camp
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located inside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full -Day Big Five Safari

Full -Day Big Five Safari

It is an early rise as you embark on another game drive, after a hot cup of coffee or tea. Early game drives, when the sun is just peaking over the savanna is the ideal time to catch the night time predators still moving about. Mid-drive, we will stop for a tea/coffee and snack break, just to help those grumbling tummies. Then the drive continues as the sun warms up the bushveld and the day animals zebra, giraffe, elephant and other antelopes begin to move about.

We will return to camp for brunch cooked for you by your guide. Sit and enjoy the views or even have a small rest. Then once again, enjoy an afternoon game drive, hopefully to keep adding to your now ever increasing game viewing list.

Enjoy another beautiful sunset and then some more camp fire stories and a traditional South African meal. Look upwards to the stars, the lack of artificial light lends itself to amazing star gazing and your guide will help you identify the various constellations.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Mpila Camp
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located inside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Final Game Drive & St Lucia Estuary Experience

Final Game Drive & St Lucia Estuary Experience

Wake up early to the smell of fresh coffee and go off on your final game drive. Your guide will be intent on finding what is left to see. Return to camp for breakfast before packing your bags and checking out. Have a final hour or so in the reserve as you make your way to the exit gate and depart at around midday.

We will drive across to the St. Lucia Wetland and estuary, home to the largest population of hippos and Nile crocodiles in Africa. When travelling between the 2 reserves you may wish to partake in one of the optional extras available. Either a visit to Bayete Zulu Game Reserve for the Elephant experience or a visit to a Cheetah rehabilitation center.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the iSimangaliso Wetland Reserve. Upon return to the lodge, freshen up and head out into the quaint town of St. Lucia.

After dinner, there is an option of a night drive in the reserve.

Main Destination:
Isimangaliso Wetland Park
Accommodation:
The St. Lucia EcoLodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Departure Day

Departure Day

After a leisurely breakfast, we check out and enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the St. Lucia estuary and up into the iSimangaliso reserve. Expect to see hippos and crocodiles, with a myriad of bird species, as well as antelopes and other animals.

After which, we will leave St. Lucia and make our way back towards Durban where your guide will drop you at your required destination.

Main Destination:
Durban (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Endless Summer Tours, not SafariBookings.
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