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3 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi and iSimangaliso Wetland Tour from Durban

By African Cape Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 5,970 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

This 3-day adventure combines two most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin with a safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and home to the famous Big Five, as well as large herds of rhino, elephant, buffalo, and many antelope species. Continue to the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll enjoy a hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary and a game drive through the lush Dukuduku and Cape Vidal areas, spotting giraffe, zebra, and diverse birdlife. With its mix of classic safari, wetlands, and coastal wilderness, this tour offers a perfect balance of nature, wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes.

  • 3-day immersive safari and wetland experience from Durban
  • Guided safari in a 4x4 in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, home to the Big Five
  • Scenic St Lucia Estuary boat cruise showcasing hippos and crocodiles
  • Game safaris in Isimangaliso wetlands Park
  • Explore the biodiverse habitats of iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Activity location

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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3 Day Hluhluwe Imfolozi and iSimangaliso Wetland Tour from Durban
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
RM 5,969.60 x 1 AdultRM 5,969.60
Total
Price is RM 5,969.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari in Dukuduku, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari in open 4x4 in hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari in Cape Vidal, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary, Africa's biggest estuary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no health restriction

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and travel to Hluhluwe for a game safari in an open 4x4
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at St Lucia Palms or similar
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Durban, traveling north through scenic landscapes of sugarcane fields, rolling hills, and traditional Zulu villages. On arrival at Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, one of Africa’s most iconic reserves, you will embark on a thrilling three-hour safari drive. This park is famous for its Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—and is especially celebrated for saving the white rhino from extinction. With luck, you’ll encounter herds of elephants crossing the plains, rhinos grazing in the open grasslands, and giraffes gracefully browsing the treetops. The safari is guided by an expert ranger who shares fascinating insights into the animals and their habitats.
St Lucia
  • 2h
After the game safari, take a lunch break, own expense. Afternoon we travel to St Lucia for the night.
Day 2: Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise. Game safari at Dukuduku in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at St Lucia Palms or similar
Saint Lucia Estuary
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Wake up to the calls of hornbills and the fresh coastal air before setting out on a unique hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. As the boat glides along the waterways, you’ll spot pods of hippos wallowing in the water, crocodiles basking on the banks, and an array of birdlife such as fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons. The cruise offers a close-up look at the thriving aquatic ecosystem that makes this area so extraordinary.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After a break for lunch in the town of St Lucia, own expense, continue the adventure with a game drive in Dukuduku, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This section is home to a mosaic of habitats including wetlands, forest, and savanna. Keep your eyes open for buffalo, zebra, antelope, and possibly the elusive leopard. The combination of coastal and inland habitats makes this park one of the most biodiverse regions in South Africa. In the evening, return to your lodge in St Lucia, where you can relax and reflect on the day’s discoveries under a starlit sky.
Day 3: Game safari in Cape Vidal, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Depart for Durban after lunch
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Isimangaliso Trading Solutions
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
On your final morning, head deeper into iSimangaliso Wetland Park toward the stunning coastal area of Cape Vidal. Enjoy a game drive safari en route, passing through forested dunes, grasslands, and coastal bush. Along the way, you may spot rhinos, kudu, waterbuck, or samango monkeys, as well as countless bird species. The destination itself, Cape Vidal, is renowned for its pristine beaches and offers a chance to admire where wildlife and coastline meet.
Durban
  • 2h
After some time exploring and soaking in the views, begin the scenic journey back to Durban. Arrive in the city by late afternoon, concluding an unforgettable three-day tour filled with wildlife encounters, cultural landscapes, and the unique natural wonders of KwaZulu-Natal.

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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