Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Tour From Durban

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Tour

<p>The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal.</p> <p>The first stop is the town of&nbsp;<strong>St Lucia and the estuary inside</strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>iSimangaliso Wetlands Park</strong>&nbsp;where you will board a riverboat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary.</p> <p>The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.</p> <p>The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first&nbsp;<strong>Natural World Heritage Site</strong>&nbsp;in 1999 and previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park.</p> <p>The UNESCO site dates back over 120 years and was established in 1895.</p> <p>The reserve is considered South Africa's third largest park with its&rsquo; unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery.</p> <p>The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in South Africa as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles.</p> <p>Isimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.</p> <p>After the boat tour, you will travel to the&nbsp;<strong>Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve </strong>where your experienced guide will show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and the big 5.</p> <p><strong>Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve </strong>is<strong>&nbsp;</strong>set in the heart of&nbsp;<strong>Zululand </strong>where Africa&rsquo;s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah.</p> <p>Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over&nbsp;<strong>98 000 hectares</strong>&nbsp;of the beautiful African landscape.</p> <p>This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography.</p> <p>The list of animals at the park is long and varied.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Hluhluwe Game Reserve</strong>&nbsp;makes up the northern top half of the reserve which is renowned for its diverse variety of bird and animal life.</p> <p>South of Hluhluwe is the Imfolozi Game Reserve which makes up half of the park.</p> <p>These two reserves were joined together to create the largest reserve in KwaZulu Natal. &nbsp;</p> <p>The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve is noted for its&nbsp;<strong>White Rhino conservation.</strong>&nbsp;Their&nbsp;<strong>Centenary Capture Centre</strong>&nbsp;is celebrated for its exceptional research in animal capture, rehabilitation and release as well their approach to sustainable ecotourism in South Africa.</p> <p>After the boat tour, you will travel to the&nbsp;<strong>Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve </strong>and upon entering the National park, your experienced guide will drive slowly through the park on route to Hilltop Camp or Mpila Camp.</p> <p>After settling in you will embark on a&nbsp;<strong>3 hour Open-Vehicle Safari</strong>&nbsp;during sunset with the local guide.</p> <p>After the drive dinner is served at the camp.</p>