This 3-day safari tour from Durban immerses you in South Africa's natural beauty, featuring thrilling game drives in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park and a serene boat cruise at iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the Big Five as you track wildlife across diverse landscapes, from wetlands to coastal dunes, while enjoying guided adventures and comfortable lodge accommodations. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour promises unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic fauna.
- Explore Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park on a guided safari for Big Five sightings
- Enjoy a boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary with hippos and crocodiles
- Discover diverse ecosystems within iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Comfortable lodge stays in St Lucia enhance your safari experience
We pick up from all over Durban, 50km radius
The tour begins with an early departure from Durban as you travel north into Zululand. The scenery shifts from rolling green hills and sugarcane plantations to the rugged landscapes of the bush. Your destination is the legendary Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, one of the oldest proclaimed game reserves in Africa and home to the famous Big Five. On arrival, set off on a three-hour guided safari drive, where you’ll track elephants, watch giraffes browsing treetops, and, with luck, see rhinos or even a pride of lions resting in the shade.
After the game safari, take a lunch break. Then travel to St Lucia in Isimangaliso for the night.
The day starts with a highlight: a boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. Glide through tranquil waters while pods of hippos grunt beside you, crocodiles bask lazily on the banks, and fish eagles soar overhead. This experience offers a close encounter with some of Africa’s most iconic aquatic wildlife in their natural environment.
After time for lunch, the adventure continues with a game drive in Dukuduku, part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This area, with its mix of coastal forest and open savanna, offers excellent chances of spotting giraffe, kudu, antelope, buffalo, antelope, zebra, and monkeys, along with a rich variety of bird species. The park’s diversity makes every drive unique, with something new around every corner. As evening falls, return to your lodge in St Lucia, where the relaxed coastal atmosphere perfectly complements the day’s adventures.
On your final morning, travel deeper into iSimangaliso toward the beautiful Cape Vidal. Along the way, enjoy a morning game drive safari, passing through wetlands, forested dunes, and open plains. Keep watch for rhino grazing in the grasslands, kudu and waterbuck moving through the bush, or even leopard tracks along the sandy roads. At Cape Vidal, marvel at the untouched beaches where the Indian Ocean meets coastal wilderness. This rare combination of wildlife and coastline makes it one of the most special places in South Africa.
Travel in Kwazulu Natal area after lunch back to Durban
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