3 Day Hluhluwe & Isimangaliso Wetlands Pk Tour from Durban
Umhlabuyalingana Municipality, Durban
Hluhluwe Imfolozi is home to Africa's Big 5. Isimangaliso Wetlands Park is a World Heritage Site. 3 days of game drives plus a hippo & croc boat cruise at the beautiful St Lucia Estuary awaits.
3-Day Safari: Hluhluwe Imfolozi and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park near Durban
This guided 3-day safari from Durban visits Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, suited for wildlife enthusiasts wanting comprehensive Big 5 and wetland experiences.
Highlights
- Game drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary
- Game drive in Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
- Game drive in Cape Vidal section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
Description
On Day 1, enjoy a game drive at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest park in South Africa, established in 1895. This 98,000-hectare reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 and boasts extensive savannah and hilly terrain. The park is well known for its White Rhino conservation and research efforts at the Centenary Capture Centre. After the game drive, stay overnight in St Lucia.
Day 2 begins with a two-hour hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, home to one of South Africa’s largest hippo populations and around 1,000 crocodiles. In the afternoon, explore the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park on a game drive. The park spans over 328,000 hectares and features diverse wildlife including lion, zebra, elephant, leopard, giraffe, and rhino. Overnight again in St Lucia.
On Day 3, take a final game drive in the Cape Vidal section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park before departing for Durban in the afternoon.
Includes
- Game drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary
- Game drive in Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
- Game drive in Cape Vidal section of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
- 2 nights bed and breakfast at Elephant Lake Hotel or similar in St Lucia
- Hotel, airport, and port pick-up and drop-off
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking tips
Bring binoculars, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and insect repellent. The best time to visit is during the dry season (May to September) for optimal wildlife viewing.
