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User Reviews of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve (94 Reviews)

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Female avatar icon Andrea United States flag US       Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Oct 16, 2019

Email Andrea  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Being a national park the animals are more spread out and there was definitely a drive or two we didn’t see much, but the bush walk was amazing.

Male avatar icon Andre Langenus Belgium flag BE       Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Feb 17, 2017

Email Andre Langenus  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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Visited 5 years ago (2012)

Male avatar icon tapaculo99 United States flag US       Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2016

Email tapaculo99  |  under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Wildlife - we had neat views of Rhino as well as lots of Nyala and buffalo.
This park has gorgeous scenery, especially close to the hilltop camp (we were only in Hluhluwe). Amazing long views over the park gave the illusion of being in an alpine zone.
Bush vibe was not really evident - a major road cuts through this park. The main park road is paved and the hilltop camp is fairly fancy.
Birding - quite good here. Highlights included Woolly-necked Storks and an African Harrier-Hawk.

Avatar icon Tjeerd de Wit South Africa flag ZA       Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Jan 18, 2016

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Great Park
Quite big
Lots of game, also big 5, many rhino.

Male avatar icon Gary Longshaw South Africa flag ZA       Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Nov 26, 2015

Email Gary Longshaw  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Being nearer to the Coast, it is a more humid climate, and thick vegetation can make game viewing a bit of a challenge. Facilities are a bit meagre compared to some other reserves, but on the whole it is a great breakaway destination and gives that full Night in the Bush feeling.

Avatar icon Piero Italy flag IT       Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Oct 18, 2015

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I liked more Kruger National Park, perhaps beacuse of the guide

Male avatar icon lem888 United States flag US       Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 20, 2015

Email lem888  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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The highlight of Hluhluwe was watching a pack of wild dogs playing in the grass as the sun rose - that was actually likely the rarest animal that we saw in visiting Hluhluwe and Kruger. We also saw quite a few rhinos, giraffe and Cape Buffalo while there as well. We did not see elephants or lions, other than from quite a distance. Nonetheless, it was a great experience and we had a terrific guide on the drive. I would definitely go back, but if I had to choose between Hluhluwe and Kruger, Kruger would win hands down.

Male avatar icon awatkinson69 United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: Jul 12, 2015

Email awatkinson69  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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The Park is incredibly beautiful. But for its size, the network of roads is too small. The variety of game is there - but on the several times I've visited I've been disappointed by what I've spotted.

Male avatar icon jeremiahr South Africa flag ZA       Visited: November 2014 Reviewed: Jun 5, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Lots of animals to see, but may take time to find.

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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is huge! There are lots of animals, but if you are driving yourself through (as we did), they may be hard to find (probably depends a bit on the season). We had a couple stretches of maybe 45 minutes where we didn't see anything. We spent about 5-6 hours there and probably only covered 60-70% of the park. The roads are fine, though there are lots of potholes on the tarred roads. The dirt roads we did drive were borderline too much for our small car, but manageable. We had a nice time, enjoyed seeing all the animals we did find and got some good pictures. There are plenty of facilities available throughout the park, so it made for an easy place to spend the day. Several picnic areas are available as well. I think that if we go back, we'd try to go at a different time of year, because all of the watering holes were dry and I suspect many animals were sticking close to certain areas with water that we didn't find.

Avatar icon Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne) Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: Jun 4, 2015

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Self driving through the game reserve. guided safaris possible. Take your time.