Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour: Experience Africa's Oldest Game Reserve

Experience Africa’s oldest game reserve and encounter the Big 5 on a thrilling full-day safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Learn about the park’s rich history and conservation efforts.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area - Your game ranger for the day will pick you up at your accommodation at 05:00 am in St Lucia. You will then be transferred to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Nyalazi Gate (the southern section of the Park). All clients meeting us at the Nyalazi Gate please if you would be their by 06:00 am.

Once everyone is onboard your ranger will offer you an introduction to the Park, let you know regarding the area or destination for the day and you are off on a magnificent day’s wildlife safari.

The Park is home to the African Big 5, Cheetah, Wild Dogs and much more. Sit back and enjoy as the Bush comes alive. Early morning departures are more productive as this is when the predators are more active enhancing your chances of seeing them.

The full-day Big 5 safari includes Breakfast, Bush Lunch, and Refreshments.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • All conservation levies included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Blankets on game drive vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are not included
Additional Information

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, known as the oldest officially recognized wildlife sanctuary in Africa, spans a vast area of 96000 hectares. It serves as a habitat for the African Big 5, Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, among other creatures.

In the 1960s, this park was instrumental in saving Rhinos from the brink of extinction when the population fell to less than a hundred. The southern part of the park, known as Umfolozi, previously served as a personal hunting estate for King Shaka.

Besides the captivating natural beauty and sounds, the park also holds several intriguing historical details. All our guides bring considerable experience from their fields to make sure each visitor’s Full-Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Safari is an unforgettable journey.

  • No Children under the age of 6 years old are allowed
Location
PXXR+Q5 KwaSithole
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Oscarcw552tg
Aug 29, 2024
Great with Heritage tours, especially Phindy! - We have booked two excursions with Heritage. Seriousness and punctuality, the refrigerip they offer is appreciated, and the food on the all-day safari, excellent. Very good guides, Siya, and on the Full Day tour, highlight Phindy's work. Very Pro, with a joy and vitality that made the trip very enjoyable.
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Meghanmay
Aug 28, 2024
Unforgettable memories with Heritage Tours - We booked the 2 night safari package with Heritage Tours & Safaris. To say it was unforgettable doesn't begin to cover our experience here. We arrived in St Lucia and jumped on our 2 hour river cruise where we saw hippos, a soaring fish eagle, and a baby croc. The boat is so spacious and has a comfortable open deck where you have a 360 view of your surroundings. We stayed at Heritage House where we loved the king size, extra length bed, as well as the stocked snack bar and drinks. The hotel staff were warm and welcoming. The next day we did a full day safari in Hluhluwe, followed by another half day safari in Isimangaliso Wetland Park. I would like to highlight our most epic and wonderful part of the trip - this was our driver guide Yamkela or "Yam" as he was known to us. His knowledge and personality completely made the trip for us. He took us to incredible places within each park and found us our own private viewing of a bull elephant close up. Yamkela is a respectful and polite guide who will go the extra mile for his guests. He is able to connect with his guests and know what to focus on during the drives - we found this very important. Without him, our experiences would not have been nearly as exciting and full ! Thank you Yam!
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Trail45842280027
Aug 20, 2024
Well worth it .. - Excellent experience. Nele was great in answering our questions etc, and Kyle was an amazing and awesome tour guide. Made us feel special and ensured we say all there was to see. My amazeball moment was seeing giraffes up close and personal. All in all - well spent money.
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Princessoneire
Aug 19, 2024
Fabulous Tours and Safari from Heritage - Absolutely outstanding. We did a Sunset Tour, The next day the big tour and then the boat cruise. We saw all the big 5 in one day. What a joy. Siya took us on the sunset tour. Such a nice man, helpful, knowledgeable and gave such good information. The next day we went on the full day and our tour guide was Phindy, she has unbelievable knowledge and ensured we saw as much as we can. We saw all of the big 5. She is funny, so clever and full on knowledge which she shares with such joy. Onto the river cruise. Crocodiles were hiding but we saw 2 small and an abundance of Hippos. Such a great experience all round. Bev in the office was the most helpful and kind lady and an absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Heritage for any tours or safaris you may want to see.
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Roxanv905
Aug 15, 2024
Great tour, great guide - The tour, even though it was early, was amazing. Our guide Arno went out of his was to make sure we had the best chance of sering animals. Breakfast and Lunch (braai) which were provided were really tasty. Would definitely recommend. Moneys worth
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Go67453588251
Aug 11, 2024
AmazingTrip - Words cannot express how amazing this trip was for my family and I. We saw 4 out of the big five with our amazing ranger Bheki. He was so knowledgeable and professional. All I can say is THANK you. We are going home with so many beautiful memories 🤍
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582marloesb
Aug 9, 2024
Good choice! - Today we had a nice day in Hluhluwe! Our Guide, Yam, showed us the most beautiful places and many animals. In addition, he gave interesting facts about the animals with the necessary humor, great fun! All in all had a wonderful day!
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427bramb
Aug 8, 2024
Great tour with great guides! - The tour was really great, we saw almost the whole big five except for the leopard but the leopard is kind of rare to see, so that was an extra. Instead of the leopard we did see a cheetah though! But overall a great tour, with a nice group, good breakfast and lunch and most importantly (next to the animals) a very good guide! Our tour guide was Phindy, she had a lot of information about the animals, but also about the tree, plants and the Zulu people! I would highly recommend to book with this tour!
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V4266juemmah
Aug 7, 2024
Perfect experience! - Amazing views, incredible wildlife, and fantastic guide! Absolutely great way to spend a full day and still have the late afternoon to wander. I Highly recommend this tour. :)
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Madeliefblank
Aug 10, 2024
Super well arranged safari. - Picked up on time by a cheerful tour guide named Phindy. We received a detailed explanation of all the animals and plants we encountered. We got 2 well catered meals, breakfast and in the afternoon a real ‘braai’. All in all a great day! Many thanks to Phindy!
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