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Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Isimangaliso 2 Day Safari from Durban

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English

Overview

This 2-day safari tour from Durban combines the best of KwaZulu-Natal’s wildlife and natural beauty. Day 1 includes a scenic drive to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park for a three-hour open vehicle safari in search of Africa’s Big Five, followed by a visit to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park with an overnight stay in St Lucia. On Day 2, enjoy a morning boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, before setting out on a game drive in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso, exploring diverse ecosystems and wildlife. The tour ends with a relaxed return journey to Durban in the late afternoon.

Tour Highlights:

3-hour open vehicle safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Overnight stay in St Lucia

2-hour hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary

3-hour game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Depart from Durban at 6am and travel to Hluhluwe Imfolozi for open vehicle game safari⌄

    The adventure begins on Day 1 with a 6am departure from Durban as you head north through the scenic landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal to the world-renowned Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. Here you will embark on a thrilling three-hour open vehicle game drive, with the chance to spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife in one of Africa’s oldest protected reserves. After an exciting morning safari, enjoy a relaxing lunch break before continuing to the spectacular iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day ends with an overnight stay in the charming town of St Lucia, at St Lucia Palms or similar accommodation.

    Overnight: Overnight at St Lucia Palms or similar

  2. 2After breakfast, enjoy Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise, followed by game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park after lunch⌄

    On Day 2, after breakfast, you’ll set out on a two-hour boat cruise along the St Lucia Estuary, the largest estuary in Africa and home to an incredible concentration of hippos and crocodiles, as well as prolific birdlife such as fish eagles and kingfishers. This unique experience allows you to see these animals up close in their natural water-based habitat, offering unforgettable photographic opportunities. Following the cruise, enjoy a leisurely lunch break in St Lucia.

    The afternoon continues with a three-hour safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a region of diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal forests to savannah grasslands. This safari offers further chances to spot game such as rhino, elephant, giraffe, kudu, reedbuck, buffalo, and many more.

    After an enriching day of exploration, you depart St Lucia and travel back through the rolling hills and rural villages of KwaZulu-Natal, returning to Durban in the late afternoon, filled with memories of an unforgettable two-day safari and wetland adventure.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Open 4x4 safari at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
  • ✓Tour guide
  • ✓Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise at St Lucia Estuary
  • ✓Travel through Kwazulu Natal
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park

Not included

  • ✕Tips

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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

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