Full-Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari

If you are staying in or around St Lucia then why not join us on a Magnificent Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari. Let us get you into the Bush and make 2026 unforgettable.

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Full-Day Big 5 Safari

R 1850.00 per adult

Departing Daily From St Lucia or meet us at the gate

Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Key Highlights

  • Experience the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa
  • Home to the African Big 5, Cheetah and Wild Dog
  • Sit back and relax the ideal way to enjoy a Safari
  • 96000 Hectares to explore

Included & Overview

  • Gate Fees & Conservation Levies into Park
  • Breakfast (Continental)
  • Refreshments (Fruit Juice & Bottled Water)
  • Lunch (Traditional South African Braai, Salads)
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Complimentary Transfers to and from the Park

All Safaris are conducted in Open Game Drive Safari Vehicles with all permits and insurances, each ranger has years experience in the reserve and he or she will undoubtedly make your safari a memorable one.

  • Duration: 7/8 Hrs
  • Group Size: Max 9 clients
  • Departures: Daily
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Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Description

This the most popular safari offers one a real feel of this magnificent game reserve. With its rolling hills, open Savannah grasslands it remains an incredibly scenic reserve and with its incredible history its sure to be an magnificent day for a Safari.

With 96000 hectares to explore we travel within the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. The reserve world re-known for its conservation of Black and White Rhino just to imagine less than 120 years ago less than 100 Rhino’s existed world wide. Today the reserve boasts hundreds of Black Rhino’s and of the largest population of White Rhino’s in the world.

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Full Day Safari Itinerary

Its a 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 at 6:00. Your personal guide for the day will give you a introduction to the reserve the animal species that are found within the reserve and the intended area that you will be travelling too.

  • 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 braai)
  • 2:30 pm We start heading back to the gate

With memory cards full and friendship’s built we drop you off at the gate or transfer you back to St Lucia.

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Wildlife in the Park

1,500 white rhinos and 360 black rhinos, buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe water-buck, nyala, kudu, bush-buck, warthog, cheetah, hyena and 23,000 impala and 300 species of birds have been recorded.

The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is a Big 5 Game Reserve.

What to bring along on Safari:

  • Binoculars
  • Camera with spare batteries if possible
  • Memory cards
  • A light jacket or pullover.
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Frequently asked questions about a Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Safari

Our Clients out on Safari in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park 2025/26

Your Safari Provider for this outing is Heritage Tours & Safaris. Established in 2003 the company offers multiple-day excursions into both the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. All Safaris are conducted in open game drive safari vehicles, should you be staying in St Lucia then the company will gladly transfer you through to the park at no additional cost. Alternatively, you can also meet them at the Nyalazi Gate (Imfolozi) for the Full Day Safari. Rated No.1 on TripAdvisor for the past 7 consecutive years.

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Superb tour operators that I'll personally recommend to everyone

Jan 2026 • Couples
100% recommend booking via Heritage tours. Accommodation is super comfy and the staff are tremendously kind and welcoming. The tours are just... INCREDIBLE! Sunset, night, Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso, Cape Vidal, Hippo and croc...do them all - you will not regret a single one. Memories made forever. I genuinely cried when we had to leave. I will be back. That's a promise!

Great experience

Jan 2026 • Solo
I stayed for 5 nights at Heritage House and went on safaris twice to Umfolosi and twice to Isimangaliso and Cape Vidal plus the hippo cruise twice. The arrangements for the safaris were very clear and the drivers were always on time to pick me up and return me to the house. Siyabonga, Jabu and Arno all knew their stuff and were very helpful. On a safari trip like these, you don't spend a long time watching the animals as there is always a pressure to try to fit in as much as possible. So don't expect to spend say half an hour looking at elephants or cheetah because there could easily be lions or giraffe, zebras, etc just down the road. I had some great sightings.