2 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi and Isimangaliso Wetland Tour from Durban

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from Durban at 6am and head north to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve for a game safari in an open 4x4
3 stops
1
KwaZulu-Natal
Your adventure begins on Day 1 with an early 6:00 am departure from Durban, traveling through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal countryside towards the famous Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, the oldest game reserve in Africa.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
On arrival, you’ll set out on a thrilling 3-hour safari in an open 4x4 vehicle, with the chance to encounter lions, zebras, kudus, impalas, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife in their natural habitat. The reserve is especially renowned for its successful rhino conservation efforts, making this a highlight for wildlife enthusiasts.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
St Lucia
After an exciting morning in the bush, you’ll pause for a lunch break at 1:00 pm, before continuing the journey to the charming coastal town of St Lucia, nestled within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. On arrival, you’ll check in at your comfortable accommodation, such as St Lucia Palms or a similar lodge, where you can relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings. The evening is free to enjoy the town’s laid-back atmosphere before resting for the next day’s adventures.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
After breakfast, embark on an exciting Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise. Lunch break followed by game safari in Isimangaliso
3 stops
4
Saint Lucia Estuary
Day 2 begins with breakfast followed by a memorable Hippo and Crocodile Boat Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. As you glide along the waterways, you’ll encounter pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife, all set against the backdrop of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
After a break for lunch, the tour continues with a game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where elephants, buffalo, antelope, and countless bird species roam through diverse landscapes of forest and grassland.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
KwaZulu-Natal
In the late afternoon, you’ll depart St Lucia for the return journey, traveling once more through the scenic beauty of KwaZulu-Natal. The tour concludes with your arrival back in Durban around 6:00 pm, bringing an end to two days filled with spectacular wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and authentic African experiences.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

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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