Depart from Durban at 6:00 am and journey to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, arriving at 8:00 am to start the game drives

Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area - Embark on a thrilling safari in Hluhluwe‑iMfolozi Game Reserve, Africa’s oldest declared nature reserve, covering 96,000 hectares of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and river valleys just north of Durban. This park is renowned for its successful conservation efforts, particularly in saving the white rhino from extinction, and is one of the few places where you can see all of the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and both black and white rhino.

St Lucia - Head to St Lucia for an overnight stay

Start the day with a Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise, followed by a game safari

Saint Lucia Estuary - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated for Lake St Lucia, the largest estuary in Africa. It is home to approximately 800 hippos, 1,200 crocodiles, and over 530 bird species, offering memorable boat cruises through papyrus-lined channels. Enjoy a hippo and croc boat cruise here.

iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Experience a game safari in the Dukuduku area of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which offers a unique mix of bush and wetlands just outside St Lucia. Accessible via the Dukuduku Gate, this area—also known as the Western Shores and including the picturesque uMkhuze Reserve—covers over 25,000 hectares and is home to some of the Big Five, along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, and abundant birdlife.

Further explore the Isimangaliso Wetland Park with a game drive

iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Visit the Cape Vidal section of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Discover the park in a 4×4 open game-drive vehicle, navigating through acacia woodlands, floodplain pans, and lush forest edges with opportunities to see elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and more in their natural environment. Expect to encounter wildlife at scenic viewpoints or waterholes—perfect moments for photography as the sun casts a warm glow over the landscape.

KwaZulu-Natal - Travel through the KwaZulu-Natal region back to Durban to complete the 3-day tour.

• Tour guide
• Game safaris in Isimangaliso Wetland Park
• Air conditioned vehicle
• 2 Nights accommodation included
• Breakfast
• Hippo and croc boat cruise, St Lucia Estuary
• Elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, kudus, buffaloes, and many many more
• Game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve

• Tips

Discover the stunning bush and wildlife of the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for hosting the Big 5. Embark on an adventure in the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, where you can explore the wetlands, enjoy game viewing, and take a thrilling hippo and crocodile boat cruise in the St Lucia Estuary.

• Experience a game drive in an open vehicle at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
• Enjoy game safaris in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
• Take a hippo and crocodile boat cruise in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
• no restrictions

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