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Full day - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban

4.4(11)Durban1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.1(8)

Description

An exciting 1-day tour of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park from Durban offers the perfect chance to experience one of South Africa’s most famous game reserves. Departing at 6am, you’ll travel through the scenic landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal before arriving at the park for a thrilling safari in an open 4x4 game safari vehicle. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi is renowned for its successful rhino conservation efforts and is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, and countless species of antelope and birdlife. In Hluhluwe, experience rolling hills, riverine forests, and beautiful scenery before returning to Durban in the late afternoon. 4 Highlights: - Full-day safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, one of Africa’s premier reserves. - Chance to see the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife. - Game safari in an open 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide. - Scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal.

Tour Options

Full day - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

720 min

A visit to Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve is an unforgettable safari experience in one of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Famous as the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa, it is celebrated for its pioneering rhino conservation programs and offers the chance to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetah, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, and abundant birdlife. The park’s diverse landscapes of rolling hills, open savannah, and lush riverine forests create the perfect backdrop for thrilling game drives, whether in an open 4x4 or your own vehicle. With its rich history, breathtaking scenery, and unmatched wildlife encounters, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi is a must-see destination for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts alike.

Highlights

4 x 4 Game Drive Vehicle
African bushes and trees and birds
Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Rhino, Zebra, and many many more
Open 4x4 Game Safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve

What's included

Included
4 x 4 Game Drive Vehicle
African bushes and trees and birds
Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Rhino, Zebra, and many many more
Open 4x4 Game Safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Not included
Tips

Pickup Locations & Times

All travellers on the tour will be picked up. Arrangements to be made in good time.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(11)

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Wes_R
August 4, 2025
Big 3 out of 5

Our driver Tony was on time and drove safely up to the park. Our tour guide in the park gave nice tour and we got to see lots of animals including Rhino, elephant, buffalo, and hippo but no cats. I think we saw quite a bit for 3 hours in the park and reccomend to stay longer if you have time. We were alone for ride in the park and truck in the park which was nice. Would recommend this tour to others.

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Dreamer09007464570
May 18, 2025
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos, kudus, impalas and many more

Elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos, kudus, impalas and many more. All this can be seen in a game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve

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Explorer52297463506
April 3, 2024
This was a great day - Full day - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban

This was a great day - Full day - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban. the drive is long but definitely worth the drive. we saw some of the big 5 - elephants, buffaloes, rhinos. we also saw giraffes, zebras, impalas, kudus and many more. a really great tour this

Operator response

We thank you for the positive response and we are happy that you enjoyed the experience

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DANIEL_G
November 23, 2023
Greatly enjoyed

Guide was great 👍 the ship was late and he was early. He waited from 7am till we got off at 1230. He improved and got 2 tours in and us Bach 10 minutes before all aboard.

Operator response

We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour, thank you

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Nick S
September 16, 2023
Very disappointed- tour company no show !!

After weeks of excited anticipation and with out prior warning tour company never showed up. To matters worse took full payment for the trip. I have now had a full refund but doesn’t make up for a missing what should have been a highlight of my visit to South Africa!

Operator response

Unfortunately due to power cuts there was a system failure and we never received the booking in question. We offer sincere apologies to the client.

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Orphan L
March 6, 2020
Great nature reserve.

Like most day safaris you must expect a lot of driving with occasional wildlife sightings. It can be tiring and hot so you should expect this. Saw zebras, all kinds of deer, Kudu, water buffalos, warthogs, a couple elephants & giraffes. Also some white rinos was very nice. Being Valentines day the Rino decided to mate for us. Cute. Great experience. We had a picnic nice lunch. Watch out for Baboons.

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rasmaellen
February 16, 2020
Amazing - the tour, the animals and the scenery

This Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban was amazing - the tour itself, the scenery, the animals. We really had a great time. Highly recommended.

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sharopc
February 15, 2020
Lovely tour, plenty animals seen

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban, lovely tour. Guide Themba was great. Will recommend this tour to anyone who needs to visit Hluhluwe Game Reserve

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monalaaminu
February 14, 2020
Good tour

The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban is a good tour. Plenty animals seen as we drove all over the game reserve. The guide khumalo was very good and patient. Tried his best to make sure that we saw as much as possible. Happy.

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davegweru
February 14, 2020
Very good tour Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban

We went on the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve 1 Day Tour From Durban on 17 November. We managed to see elephant, buffallo, zebra, kudu, giraffe, springbok, white rhino, monkeys, baboons, and many other. It was really a good experience. We covered a lot of the game drive driving around all day. Thank you

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