South Africa · HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI SAFARIS IN DURBAN
The 7 best hluhluwe-imfolozi safaris in Durban you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
You leave Durban at 6:00 am for a 11 to 12 hour safari at Hluhluwe Imfolozi, with entry, transport, a guide, and limited bottled water included. Guides such as Sibo and Nikolas provide wildlife commentary, but sightings are never guaranteed.
“There are not much wild animals to be seen. I really would not recommend this safari to anyone who is expecting to see the big 5.”
From Durban, you spend two hours on the St Lucia estuary looking for hippos, crocodiles, and birds, then take a three-hour Hluhluwe Imfolozi game drive. Guides such as Freddy, Thami, Vusi, and Zamani have earned praise for their local knowledge and good humor. Expect a long, full day.
“It was a great experience. All special thanks to Bheki for taking us for the Game Drive and Sabele Benson for taking us for the Boat Ride and City Tour. Great service and customer care from 1st Zulu Safaris.”
Spend a full day with a private guide exploring iSimangaliso’s hippo and crocodile waters, then search for rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and more in Hluhluwe Imfolozi. Guides such as Zamani, Frédérick, and Bule bring local knowledge, animal facts, and cultural insight.
“Frédérick a été un guide formidable, il a fait en sorte que nous puissions voir le maximum d’animaux avec de précieuses explications. Merci à toute l’équipe pour l’organisation”
Leave Durban at about 6:30 a.m. for a closed-vehicle safari in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. A professional guide such as Wendy, Jan Jordaan, Prince, or Thabo leads the game drive, with chances to see rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, and many birds. An open vehicle costs extra and must be booked ahead.
“This was an excellent trip our Guide, Jan Jordaan ,was very knowledgeable - there was plenty of room in the vehicle as there were only 4 of us - we left the hotel at 6.15am and returned at 7.30pm. The whole time we were absorbed in the woRead more”
Spend a full day traveling from Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi, South Africa’s oldest game park, on a private guided trip with a closed vehicle safari. Guides such as Freddy, Aaron, and Nene have helped guests spot rhinos, elephants, giraffes, antelope, and birds. Optional extras include a wild cat sanctuary, boat cruise, and Zulu cultural visit.
“Purtroppo nonostante il parco sia uno dei più famosi per fare i Safari e sia davvero un parco molto bello e pieno di animali, avremmo fatto meglio ad organizzarci il tour in autonomia! Primo problema: Il nostro Safari doveva durare un intera giornata, mentre non si sa il motivo siamo stati inseriti dal partner locale (senza possibilità di rinunciare!) in un tour composto da più esperienze che ha portato via moltissimo tempo al nostro Safari e questo ha fatto si che all’interno del parco la guida avesse molta fretta per riuscire a stare nei tempi (in ogni caso il nostro rientro in hotel che doveva essere ad un certo orario…”
Leave Durban before sunrise for a small-group safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive and wildlife viewing, with lunch at Hilltop Camp or a similar spot. Expect rhino country, rolling hills, birds, and a full 12-hour day.
“We had a wonderful life experience, and our tour guide was incredible, friendly what a sweet woman. a big shout out to Thompsons traveling agency we are content and happy. Cheers to the future”
Leave Durban at 6am with pickup included and drive about three hours to Hluhluwe Imfolozi. Benson handles the transfer, while a reserve guide leads the 4x4 safari through 98,000 hectares known for rhino conservation, elephants, lions, and varied wildlife.
“Fantastic trip, great close encounters with Elephant, Lions and Rhino.. loved the dung beetles and great views of the park. Benson did everything possible to make it a day to remember!”
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