Tours/Durban/Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour from Durban
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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour from Durban

4.5(27)Durban1 hour
VIATOR2.3(3)TRIPADVISOR4.8(24)

Description

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is set in the heart of Zululand, where Africa's 'big five' (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savanna. This tour includes a trip to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve.for a closed vehicle game drive searching for diverse wildlife and Big 5

Tour Options

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour from Durban
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will arrive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve gate 2h30m after departing from Durban. You experienced guide will show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and Big 5.

Admission included180 min

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and is 98 000 hectares. This tour is in a closed vehicle game drive. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and varied.  Hluhluwe, the northern section of the park, is noted for its wide variety of both bird and animal life. Imfolozi Game Reserve is situated in the southern section of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Today, the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is world renowned for its White Rhino conservation and its Centenary Capture Centre is setting exceptional standards for animal capture and sustainable utilization in Africa.

Highlights

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off inside a 5km radius of Durban

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off inside a 5km radius of Durban
Not included
Food and drinks

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up point at 1st Zulu Safaris Office at Tropicana Hotel,85 OR Tambo Parade we also do pick-up at the Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal and Richards Bay Harbour Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana Hotel.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
  • If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair

Reviews(27)

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Birgit O
May 2, 2026
A beautiful excursion and perfect guide!

It was a fantastic trip with a perfect guide, Leon Meyer, who with a divine calm also drove the 3 times to the places we wanted to see 😂 A beautiful day 😇

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363wouterd
April 26, 2026
Great experience!

Zamani picked us up in our hotel and guided us the entire day and explained us everything he knew about the wildlife. We had a lovely day in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park! We saw elephants crossing a river, both a black and white rhino, buffalos, gnoes and many more. Then he took us for a lunch and we continued our tour with a boatride on St Lucia Lake, where we spotted fish eagles, hippos, both in the water and on land and crocodiles. Truly a great experience!

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632pf
March 18, 2026
Terrific one day trip and outstanding guide

Bule of Zulu Safaris was a terrific guide and driver for my Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day tour. From even before the journey started, I felt supported. Yes, the drive was long from Durban but well worth getting a chance to see as many different animals as we could in just one visit. Bule’s experience and knowledge enriched the trip beyond just spotting where to look. I learned a lot about history and the present at this reserve. He also took care to ensure optimal views and gave as much time as wanted to just observe. I highly recommend this adventure.

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Quentin P
January 11, 2026
An Unforgettable Safari Experience from Durban

I joined a safari departing from Durban to the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve, and it was an excellent experience overall. The drive from Durban is quite long; however, we only made one short stop on the way there and one on the way back, which was well organized and perfectly fine. I was traveling alone, and the experience felt very personal. The vehicle was a recent and comfortable 4x4, ideal for such a long day. I was accompanied by Freddy, who was outstanding. He speaks both English and French, which was a real advantage. He did everything possible to help me see as many animals as possible and truly has an exceptional eye for spotting wildlife from far away. His professionalism, knowledge, and friendly attitude made the safari even more enjoyable. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal in the afternoon due to rain, which limited animal sightings. Despite this, the safari remained a fantastic experience thanks to Freddy’s dedication and effort throughout the day. I highly recommend this safari to solo travelers staying in Durban for work or other reasons who are looking for a high-quality safari experience. Communication with the agency was very easy, and the booking process was smooth and efficient. Thank you to the entire team for this great day.

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mollybschneider
November 1, 2025
Excellent Game Drive

Had an excellent trip with our guide Bule. Managed to spot giraffes, elephants, rhinos, monkeys, impala, nyala, kudu and lots of birds. Bule was very knowledgeable about the park and history of the area.

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Thekeydet
August 4, 2025
Well Worth It.

Our guide was very friendly and accommodating. We spent 3 hours within the park looking for a variety of animals. After 3 hours we hadn't seen a Rhino or tiger/ lion so he suggested we go to another area of the park. After this hour he asked if we wanted to do more or go back. We decided to go back. He picked me up at 6AM at my hotel and dropped me off at 430PM. A very enjoyable day and well worth it. Got to see Buffalo, Antelope,Impala, Elephants, hippos in the river, white rhino taking a siesta, Baboons, Zebra and warthogs.

Operator response

Thanks for choosing us to care of you, for the experience and hope to host you again next time you are in Durban So thank once again for the wonderful review

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Sunshine39080618770
January 4, 2025
Absolutely brilliant

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Day Tour from Durban Absolutely breathtaking experience full of surprises and great customer service! ZuluSafaris an absolutely breathtaking authentic South African wildlife experience for all! On the 02 January 2025, I went on a short safari. Sotiris Spetsiotis our incredible Safari Guide and great long time family friend, and Stavros Anthias my guest and also great family friend and lawyer, got into the spirit of experiencing the ZuluSafaris.com trips. I want to thank Sotiris Spetsiotis for a great day and we took some incredible photos. Also my great family friend Stavros Anthias had a blast as well. What a great trip to the Manyoni Private Game Reserve! The photos I took are absolutely stunning and I am very very pleased! For anyone who wishes to have the ultimate experience in South Africa on Safaris, Sotiris Spetsiotis has 40+ years experience and will provide an awesome experience for you and your family and friends. Be open minded. Nature is nature. Sometimes you get lucky sometimes not. That is Africa. However you will walk away with a smile all day. You can visit for 1 day or for a few days - they have tours that will fit your requirements!

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Fearless25857440606
February 7, 2024
The greatest guide

The trip itself was absolutely spectacular but I must say it was made 1000x better by our guide Aaron, he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and make the trip as enjoyable as possible. We loved spending time with him throughout the trip and made our time so enjoyable.

Operator response

We are glad that Aaron took good care of you and made your experience worthwhile and hope to host you again next time you are in Durban

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beverlymV4721RM
November 30, 2023
Amazing! Saw so many animals.

Frederick was an amazing g guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I was amazed that on a hot sunny day he was able to spot so many animals. I highly recommend The day savfari.

Operator response

Thanks for the review and hope to host you next time you are in Durban

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evelyn_o
November 28, 2023
Run away

The driver Freddy was excellent, he went out of his way to make our experience good. The vehicle the tour operator gave him was brand new. But totally unsatisfactory as a safari viewing vehicle. We sat in the back of the van, it had no windows that opened. The passengers up front opened there windows to get photos. But then the hot air came in and went into the back of the van. We roasted back there like a turkey in the oven. Very unpleasant!! Don't use the van for your safari, insist on something better.

Operator response

Thanks for the feedback of your tour experience, we have made note of it and we will try to find a solution

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