Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari Options, Full Day & Half Day Safari Options
Departing daily from St Lucia, we will pick you up at your respective accommodation in and around St Lucia. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and is 96000 hectares in size. This Big 5 park offers some amazing and magnificent wildlife.
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari
Pick up at 5:00 am (St Lucia) and 6:00 am (Nyalazi Gate Umfolozi Park) and drop off at 3:00 pm meals (breakfast, lunch, refreshments & gate fees incl.)
Half Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari
Pick up at 5:00 am (St Lucia) and 6:00 am (Nyalazi Gate Umfolozi Park) and drop off at 1:00 pm (breakfast, refreshments & gate fees incl.)
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, Africa's oldest proclaimed reserve is situated a mere 54km away from St Lucia, with Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari Options one may either opt for a half-day or full-day safari. Departing early morning at 5:00 am we travel to the reserve in open game drive safari vehicles. All safari options include full catering, experienced game rangers, and all vehicles comply with all safety road legislation.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi world-renowned for its Save the Rhino Campaign in the early '60s has fast become a top tourist attraction, smaller in size 96000 hectares one has an opportunity to witness the mighty Big 5, Cheetah, and Wild Dogs to mention but just a few of the magical animal species that one may encounter while on a Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari.
Pick one of the above Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari Options above and book today to avoid disappointment.
Heritage Tours & Safaris depart daily from St Lucia and will gladly pick you up directly from your accommodation at 05:00 am. Why not join them and enjoy the very best that the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park has to offer? Did you know that this park is the oldest proclaimed park in Africa? Being 96000 hectares in size one has a fantastic opportunity of witnessing the African Big 5.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari Options - What's Included
Departing directly from St Lucia each morning all Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safaris include complimentary transfers, alternatively, you may also meet us at the Parks entrance, Imfolozi side (Nyalazi Gate).
All of the Big 5 Safaris in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi include all Gate Fees and Conservation Levies. Catering is included on all safaris however please see product-specific catering for each Safari.
All Open Game Drive Vehicles carry additional coolers with bottled waters, blankets are also available for those cooler mornings.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi - Information
Rich in history from years gone by when King Shaka used the Umfolozi as his personal hunting grounds, or when this park saved the Rhinos from near extinction, you are in for a true treat.
As the name indicates this park was previously divided into two separate parks, however today you too may traverse through both parks. The northern side of the (Hluhluwe) and the southern side of the (Umfolozi) offer a unique and incredible possibility of witnessing some amazing wildlife.
The Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park is the largest public park in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It truly is an amazing park with rolling hills in the North and open savannah-like plains in the South. On the day of the safari your ranger will let you know which of the sides you will be visiting, please note this will however predominantly be the Southern side (Umfolozi) due to its size and prevalent wildlife species.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari - What to Bring Along
If possible a camera, that's about it. We will take care of the rest for you. During the cooler months (June to Aug) maybe take a light jacket along as it is a bit cooler in the mornings. All of the vehicles do have extra blankets and all sides of the vehicles do close up during the transfer.
Wear comfortable clothing and during the warmer months please bring sunblock along. Once again the vehicles do carry additional coolers with bottled waters.