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This 2-day safari tour from Durban combines the best of KwaZulu-Natal’s wildlife and natural beauty. Day 1 includes a scenic drive to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park for a three-hour open vehicle safari in search of Africa’s Big Five, followed by a visit to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park with an overnight stay in St Lucia. On Day 2, enjoy a morning boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, before setting out on a game drive in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso, exploring diverse ecosystems and wildlife. The tour ends with a relaxed return journey to Durban in the late afternoon.
Tour Highlights:
3-hour open vehicle safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Overnight stay in St Lucia
2-hour hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary
3-hour game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from all over Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, etc....50km radius
Itinerary
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1Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
The adventure begins on Day 1 with a 6am departure from Durban as you head north through the scenic landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal to the world-renowned Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. Here you will embark on a thrilling three-hour open vehicle game drive, with the chance to spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife in one of Africa’s oldest protected reserves. After an exciting morning safari, enjoy a relaxing lunch break before continuing to the spectacular iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day ends with an overnight stay in the charming town of St Lucia, at St Lucia Palms or similar accommodation.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Saint Lucia Estuary
On Day 2, after breakfast, you’ll set out on a two-hour boat cruise along the St Lucia Estuary, the largest estuary in Africa and home to an incredible concentration of hippos and crocodiles, as well as prolific birdlife such as fish eagles and kingfishers. This unique experience allows you to see these animals up close in their natural water-based habitat, offering unforgettable photographic opportunities. Following the cruise, enjoy a leisurely lunch break in St Lucia.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The afternoon continues with a three-hour safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a region of diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal forests to savannah grasslands. This safari offers further chances to spot game such as rhino, elephant, giraffe, kudu, reedbuck, buffalo, and many more.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4KwaZulu-Natal
After an enriching day of exploration, you depart St Lucia and travel back through the rolling hills and rural villages of KwaZulu-Natal, returning to Durban in the late afternoon, filled with memories of an unforgettable two-day safari and wetland adventure.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Depart from Durban at 6am and travel to Hluhluwe Imfolozi for open vehicle game safari
After breakfast, enjoy Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise, followed by game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park after lunch
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no restrictions
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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