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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

On arrival in Durban, you will be met and collected for your road transfer to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The park is about a 3-hour drive from the airport. You will be staying at the only privately owned lodge in the park, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you will be able to join your first afternoon shared game drive.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-3

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari

Wake up before dawn for the morning game drive, starting at sunrise. Savour a hot coffee and an early-morning snack before boarding the safari vehicle and departing the lodge in search of animals. Spend 3 hours traversing the bush and looking out for wildlife before they retreat to the shelter of a tree in the heat of the day.

After returning to the lodge for a delectable hot breakfast, you’ll have time to relax and unwind, surrounded by serene African wilderness. Lounge at the pool, delve into a captivating book, have a blissful nap, or simply soak up the sights, sounds and scents of nature.

Afternoon tea is served before your next game drive, departing around 3:30 - 4:30 PM, depending on the time of year. Dinner is served before you settle in for the night to the symphony of the wild.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi to Ghost Mountain

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi to Ghost Mountain

Head out on a final morning game drive in search of the last remaining animals that have eluded you. Following a delicious breakfast, depart the lodge by road transfer to Ghost Mountain. The drive will take about 2 hours and after settling in, relax by the pool and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:
Ghost Mountain
Accommodation:
Ghost Mountain Inn
  • Luxury hotel located just outside uMkhuze GR (iSimangaliso WP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Ghost Mountain

Ghost Mountain

Today, you will go on a boat cruise on Lake Jozini. Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa’s largest dams. Several exquisite gorges abound with cycads and a wide variety of birds. On the western side of the dam, one might see elephants, rhinos, hippos and crocodiles. You also have a ZAR 500 spa voucher included in your stay, so before or after the boat cruise, you can enjoy a spa treatment.

Main Destination:
Lake Jozini
Accommodation:
Ghost Mountain Inn
  • Luxury hotel located just outside uMkhuze GR (iSimangaliso WP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Departure

Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport, where your safari ends.

Main Destination:
Durban Airport (Durban)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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