Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve & the Kruger National Park Safari

Duration : 4 days/3 nights

Departs from Durban every Monday.
Day 1 - Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve

We drive up North through sugarcane plantations towards Zululand into Hluhluwe, Africa's oldest reserve. One of the ancient hunting grounds of Zulu Kings. Now it is a magnificent area for "Big Five" viewing. Today we enter Umfolozi Game Reserve in the South and take a slow relaxed drive Northwards through Hluhluwe Game Reserve and out at Memorial Gate before they close. The park covers approximately 96000 ha and was established in 1895. Operation Rhino was introduced in the 1960's, which resulted in the growth of the white rhino population in South Africa from approximately 500 rhino's in 1960 to its current capacity of nearly 6000. At least a fifth of the world population of black and white rhino are found in the park. The park is a superb wildlife haven and has a variety of species.

The area with its astonishing variety of habitats gives rise to a multiplicity of fauna and flora, unrivalled anywhere in South Africa. Its abundance of wildlife include: Nile crocodile, hippo, white and black rhino, leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena, elephant, buffalo, blue wildebeest, jackal, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, nyala, eland, kudu, impala, duiker, suni, reedbuck, warthog, bushpig, mongoose, baboons, monkeys, a variety of tortoises, terrapins, snakes, lizards.

Tonight we stay over in a Private Lodge, and dinner is served around the camp fire. The cabins have twin or double beds, en-suite toilet shower and hand basin, and mosquito netting.

Day 2 - Kruger National Park via Swaziland

We will head out early and we drive north, making our way through Swaziland to reach the Kruger National Park. Tonight we will stay in a riverside camp within the park in comfortable Permanent Safari Tents which have twin beds & a fridge and netting on the doors & windows to keep any unwanted insects out. Check in and then head out at about 17:00hrs for a sunset night drive in an open-aired 4x4 vehicle, to try and get a glimpse of those elusive nocturnal animals.

Day 3 - Kruger National Park
There are always good sightings of Rhino, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Leopard etc.and today will be a full day of game viewing led by one of our experienced guides who will point out all the interesting facts about the wildlife we come away back to Durban and your accommodations.

Price : On request (Min 4 Pax)

Included is
accommodation (Not camping), entrance fees & daily conservation fees, services of a registered guide/driver and comfortable vehicle with air-conditioning.

Not included is
flights, visa's, travel & medical insurance (which can be arranged), any items of a personal nature. Meals and refreshments.

We can tailor make tours to accommodate the individual, family and/or groups. Private Tours/Overland Tours. Self drive options also available. Please note that prices can change without prior notice.
Bookings Essential !

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Day 1 - Zullu Village & Hluhluwe Game Reserve

This morning you will be collected from the hotel by your driver. We drive up North through sugarcane plantations towards Zululand. Before entering into Hluhluwe, Africa's oldest reserve, we stop in at a traditional Zulu Cultural village. Feel the rhythm of the drums of Africa with the Zulu dancers, and learn about their culture and traditions. Browse at your leisure through the well-stocked curio shop offering a wide range of locally made crafts. After lunch, we will make our way to Hluhluwe.

Once one of the ancient hunting grounds of Zulu Kings. Now it is a magnificent area for "Big Five" viewing.

Your nights will be spent in an award winning camp and accommodation is in very comfortable Chalets, which have en-suite bathrooms with shower toilet & hand basins. There is a licensed restaurant and the camp also has a swimming pool, which overlooks the entire reserve.

Day 2 - Hluhluwe Game Reserve

The best time for game viewing is early morning & late afternoon. We will head out for a game drive as soon as the gates open and your guide will point out the wildlife, birds and ecology of the Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve. After our close encounters we will head back to camp for brunch.

This afternoon you will go out for a Game drive in a open aired vehicle with one of the Parks Game Rangers. This gives us a chance to see some nocturnal species such as leopard, genet, bush babies and serval.

Day 3 - Hluhluwe Game Reserve

The best time for game viewing is early morning & late afternoon. We will head out for a game drive as soon as the gates open and your guide will point out the wildlife, birds and ecology of the Hluhluwe /Umfolozi Game Reserve. After our close encounters we will head back to camp for brunch.

This afternoon you will go out for a Game drive in a open aired vehicle with one of the Parks Game Rangers. This gives us a chance to see some nocturnal species such as leopard, genet, bush babies and serval.

Day 4 - Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Today we make our way from our Camp to exit in the South at Nyalazi Gate. Game viewing on route. We say farewell to this ancient reserve and make our way back to Durban to arrive in the afternoon.

Say our goodbyes,  Till next time. Bon Voyage!!

PRICE : SAR 3500.00 pp sharing

 What’s included/not included in the price

Included in the price is all UPMARKET accommodation as stated, daily conservation fees entrance fees and community levies, transportation and game drives as stated above. Return transfers from Durban International.

Not included are all pub purchases, refreshments and meals, personal phone calls, any items of a personal nature. Flights, Visa’s, travel and medical insurance, Gratuities & meals/refreshments.

 

We will collect and return you to Durban International Airport or your overnight accommodation. Please note that prices and venues could change without prior notice. Please feel free to contact us if there is any additional information you require. All our vehicles are modern and have air conditioning and are registered with the department of Transport. All drivers have Public Drivers permits.

Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe was named after the thorny rope climber, 'Dalbergia armata'. This plant is called "Umhluhluwe" in Zulu.
Hluhluwe area offers a remarkable diversity, which includes:

* Zulu culture

Zululand is known for its legendary King Shaka who called his kingdom kwaZulu, "Place of the people of Heaven". While travelling around Hluhluwe zulu villages set the ethnic African scene while several living museums (traditional Zulu villages) can be visited to provide a unique experience of Zulu traditional life and culture. Included in your pack is a popular souvenir, Zulu beadwork. One of the most fascinating manifestations of this traditional craft is its unique language. Every colour has a different meaning, white represents love, black means grief, loneliness and disappointment, pink proclaims poverty and green implies jealousy.

* Fauna & Flora

Wildlife opportunities range from privately owned parks to national game reserves, which include the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. The park covers approximately 96000 ha and was established in 1895. Operation Rhino was introduced in the 1960's, which resulted in the growth of the white rhino population in South Africa from approximately 500 rhino's in 1960 to its current capacity of nearly 6000. At least a fifth of the world population of black and white rhino are found in the park. The park is a superb wildlife haven and has a variety of species.

The area with its astonishing variety of habitats gives rise to a multiplicity of fauna and flora, unrivalled anywhere in South Africa. Its abundance of wildlife include: Nile crocodile, hippo, white and black rhino, leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena, elephant, buffalo, blue wildebeest, jackal, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, nyala, eland, kudu, impala, duiker, suni, reedbuck, warthog, bushpig, mongoose, baboons, monkeys, a variety of tortoises, terrapins, snakes, lizards. The above can be enjoyed on game drives on open 4x4's, boat cruises, guided walks, canoeing trips and Horse trails.