Isimangaliso Wetlands & Hluhluwe Imfolozi 2 Day Tour From Durban

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from Durban at 6:00am and head to Hlhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve.
2 stops
1
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
Embark on an unforgettable open 4x4 game safari in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve and one of South Africa's premier safari destinations. The park offers exceptional wildlife viewing across rolling hills, open savannahs, river valleys, and dense bushveld. Accompanied by an experienced safari guide, venture deep into the reserve in search of Africa's famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, kudu, nyala, impala, and many other antelope species. The park is home to an impressive diversity of birdlife, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Travelling in an open 4x4 safari vehicle provides outstanding opportunities for close-up wildlife encounters and photography. A game safari in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is a truly memorable African wildlife experience and a highlight of any visit to KwaZulu-Natal.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
St Lucia
After your exciting safari in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, travel to the charming coastal town of St Lucia, the gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Surrounded by pristine beaches, lush coastal forests, and the St Lucia Estuary, this relaxed village is the perfect place to unwind after a day of wildlife viewing. Check into your comfortable hotel or lodge and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before spending the evening at leisure. St Lucia is well known for its excellent restaurants, vibrant local cafés, and unique natural setting, making it an ideal overnight destination before continuing your safari adventure the following day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
On day 2 after breakfast, proceed to St Lucia Estuary for a hippo and croc boat cruise, followed by a game safari
3 stops
3
Saint Lucia Estuary
Enjoy a relaxing hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the magnificent St Lucia Estuary, located within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Cruise through one of Africa's largest estuarine systems while taking in the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. Along the way, you'll have excellent opportunities to observe large pods of hippopotamuses relaxing in the water and Nile crocodiles basking along the riverbanks. The estuary is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, egrets, and many other bird species frequently seen during the cruise. Knowledgeable guides provide fascinating commentary on the estuary's unique ecosystem, wildlife, and conservation efforts, making this two-hour boat cruise one of the highlights of any visit to St Lucia and an unforgettable wildlife experience in KwaZulu-Natal.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Embark on a guided game safari in a closed vehicle through the scenic Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. This unique safari takes you through a fascinating landscape of indigenous coastal forest, grasslands, wetlands, and open savannah, providing a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Keep a lookout for elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, waterbuck, kudu, nyala, impala, and numerous other antelope species as your experienced guide shares insights into the area's rich ecology and conservation. The park is also home to an impressive variety of birdlife, making it a rewarding destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
KwaZulu-Natal
After the safari, we travel through the scenic Kwazulu Natal back to Durban to conclude the 2 day tour
3 hours • Admission ticket free

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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