Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Isimangaliso Wetland and Hluhluwe Imfolozi, encountering the Big 5, exploring the wetlands, and enjoying a boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary.
Depart from Durban at 5:00am and head off to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve arriving at 8:00am to commence game drives
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area - Enter Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest game reserve in Africa, and widely regarded world-wide for its rhino conservation efforts, is home to the big 5 and many other animals and over 500 bird species. Immediately begin game drives, breaking off for lunch later. After lunch check into the Hilltop Ezenvelo Wildlife Camp for accommodation. This is followed by an afternoon game drive.
As dusk sets in, retire to the hotel for a South African style dinner braai. Be on the lookout for animals grazing right next to your hotel room as the night begins to fall. By this time you should be having a very large collection of animals seen.
Begin the day with an early morning game drive. This is followed up with breakfast before heading off to Isimangaliso
iSimangaliso Wetland Park - After the early morning game drive and breakfast at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, proceed to Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Venture into Isimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site - declared by UNESCO in1999. Stretching 328 000 ha (3,280 km2), iSimangaliso Wetland Park includes five major ecosystems. On a 4x4 Off-Road, this tour will include magnificent game viewing, bird spotting, short hikes and a visit to Cape Vidal with snorkeling and Whale Watching in season (June to end November)
Animals such as the endangered White & Black Rhino, Cape buffalo, Elusive Leopard, Hippo, Zebras, Red Duiker, Kudu, and other animals may be witnessed while out on safari. Birders too will be amazed when they see the number of birds in the park. Enjoy the Safari Game Drives and Guided Walking Safaris which will take you to breathtaking landscapes.
End the day by checking into your hotel in St Lucia and a dinner there.
Explore the Isimangaliso Wetland Park further by going for a hippo and croc boat cruise at St Lucia Estuary
Saint Lucia Estuary - After breakfast,experience the hippo and croc boat cruise travelling up one of the largest Estuarine systems in Africa. This estuary is home to 800 Hippo’s and approximately 1000 Nile Crocodiles not to mention the abundance of Bird-life. This activity is an optional extra. Close encounters with hippo and crocodiles are the main attraction of this tour.
St Lucia - relax in the morning, exploring St Lucia. St Lucia remains magnificent and wild, with Hippo’s still roaming the residential streets at night. St Lucia is a magical place to discover, with beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. There is still a chance to go for one more game drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve or Isimangaliso Wetland Park.
Depart for Durban in the afternoon fro drop offs at around 6:00pm.
- Isimangaliso Wetland Park
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle travel
- Visit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
- Includes 2 nights’ accommodation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Breakfast provided
- Spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, kudus, buffaloes, and more wildlife
Experience the lush vegetation and stunning wildlife of the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, habitat of the big 5, face to face (overnight stay at the Game Reserve). Delve into the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and devote a day to the discovery of the Wetlands, wildlife spotting, and snorkeling in this unique and defended haven of bays and wetland marvels (overnight stay in St Lucia). Enjoy a boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary teeming with hippos and crocodiles.
Embark on a Game Drive in an open vehicle
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
