Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari
Ready to take to the Bush on an Exciting Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari, in the heart of KwaZulu Natal South Africa.
We depart daily into this magnificent Hluhluwe Game Reserve and we would be delighted should you decide to Join Us.
R1850.00 p/p
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Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari: Tour Description
This Full Day Big 5 Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari is set in the heart of KwaZulu Natal South Africa and is the most idyllic way to enjoy this magnificent Big 5 Reserve, the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. Pick Up from your Hotel in St Lucia or alternatively meet us at the Nyalazi Gate (Umfolozi Game Reserve)
Cost: R1850.00 p/person
Duration: +/- 9 Hours
Departs: 5:00 am
Group Size: Max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Breakfast, Bush Lunch and Refreshments
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Trip Details
This the most popular safari offers one a real feel of this magnificent game reserve. The Hluhluwe Game Reserve, with its rolling hills, and open Savannah grasslands remains an incredibly scenic reserve and with its incredible history, it's sure to be an incredible day for a Safari.
Established in 1895 the Hluhluwe Game Reserve is world renown for its Save the Rhino (operation Rhino) campaign in the early 1960's when less than 100 Rhinos roamed the planet.
Animals found within Hluhluwe Game Reserve
1,500 white rhinos and 360 black rhinos, buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, water-buck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, cheetah, hyena, and 23,000 impala and 300 species of birds have been recorded. With 96000 hectares to explore, we travel within the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa.
The reserve world is renowned for its conservation of Black and White rhinos. Just imagine less than 120 years ago, less than 100 rhinos existed worldwide. Today the reserve boasts hundreds of Black Rhinos and the largest population of White Rhinos in the world.
What to bring along:
Binoculars, if possible. A light jacket as the early morning may be a bit chilly.
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Trip Highlights
- 96000 hectares of beauty to explore
- Comfortable Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
- Experienced and Passionate Rangers
- Big 5 Wildlife Reserve
- Bush Breakfast, Bush Lunch, and Refreshments
- Hluhluwe Game Reserve is the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Overview
It's an early start, should you be overnighting in the town of St Lucia, then we will pick you up at 5:00 and transfer you to the game reserve free of charge. Alternatively, we will meet you at the game reserve gate (Nyalazi Gate) at 6:00. Your personal guide for the day will give you an introduction to the reserve, the animal species that are found within the reserve, and the intended area that you will be traveling to.
6:00 am Climb aboard our luxurious Open Game Drive Vehicle and you are off to go in search of the Big 5, Cheetah and Wild Dog to name but just a few of the incredible species found within the reserve.
8:00 am Breakfast and piping hot Coffee
12:00/1:00 pm Lunch (traditional South African barbecue)
2:30 pm We start heading back to the gate
With amazing memories and friendships built, we will drop you off at the gate or transfer you back to St Lucia.
Ready for an amazing Hluhluwe Day Trip from St Lucia? We depart daily and go in-search of the African Big 5, why not join us.
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Bush Catering
This Full-Day Big 5 Safari includes all meals and refreshments. Enjoy a lovely picnic styled bush breakfast at one of the numerous picnic spots. Breakfast consists of:
Coffee / Tea and Fruit Juice, Muesli, Yoghurt, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Muffins.
Lunch is a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) and consists of:
South African beef steak, beef sausage, noodle salad, bread rolls and refreshments.
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari
Like something a bit more Exclusive Only Six on Safari Maximum of 6 People Per Safari
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Facts & Information
- The Hluhluwe Game Reserve (HIP) is also known as the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park or Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
- The size of the park is enormous in comparison to other national parks within KwaZulu Natal and is actually the largest state-run park within the province