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3-Day Safari Tour Hluhluwe and iSimangaliso Wetland Park

By African Sun Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is P 84,839 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 3d
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of KwaZulu-Natal on this immersive 3-day safari tour from Durban. Journey through the historic Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, known for its Big Five, and cruise the tranquil waters of St Lucia Estuary, where hippos and crocodiles thrive. Experience diverse habitats in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with guided game drives and scenic beach visits. This adventure is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking an unforgettable escape into South Africa's rich biodiversity.

  • Enjoy guided game drives in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park and Dukuduku
  • Take a scenic boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary among hippos and crocodiles
  • Explore diverse ecosystems in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, including beaches
  • Stay in comfortable lodges and experience the unique atmosphere of St Lucia

Activity location

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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3-Day Safari Tour Hluhluwe and iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
P 84,838.83 x 1 AdultP 84,838.83
Total
Price is P 84,838.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Open 4x4 game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari at Dukuduku in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Game safari at Cape Vidal in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • 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 head north to Hluhluwe for a game drive in an open 4x4
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at St Lucia at St Lucia Palms or similar, bed and breakfast
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
The tour begins with an early departure from Durban as you travel north into Zululand. The scenery shifts from rolling green hills and sugarcane plantations to the rugged landscapes of the bush. Your destination is the legendary Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, one of the oldest proclaimed game reserves in Africa and home to the famous Big Five. On arrival, set off on a three-hour guided safari drive, where you’ll track elephants, watch giraffes browsing treetops, and, with luck, see rhinos or even a pride of lions resting in the shade.
St Lucia
  • 2h
After the morning’s wildlife adventure, stop for lunch at a rest camp or lodge, surrounded by the bush sounds of birds and insects. In the afternoon, continue toward St Lucia, the gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This remarkable reserve protects a dazzling variety of habitats—wetlands, estuaries, forests, dunes, and savanna—supporting an extraordinary range of species. Spend the evening at your lodge in St Lucia, a small town where hippos are known to wander the streets after dark.
Day 2: Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise in the morning. Game safari after lunch.
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at St Lucia at St Lucia Palms or similar, bed and breakfast
Saint Lucia Estuary
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The day starts with a highlight: a boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. Glide through tranquil waters while pods of hippos grunt beside you, crocodiles bask lazily on the banks, and fish eagles soar overhead. This experience offers a close encounter with some of Africa’s most iconic aquatic wildlife in their natural environment.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After time for lunch, the adventure continues with a game drive in Dukuduku, part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This area, with its mix of coastal forest and open savanna, offers excellent chances of spotting buffalo, antelope, zebra, and monkeys, along with a rich variety of bird species. The park’s diversity makes every drive unique, with something new around every corner. As evening falls, return to your lodge in St Lucia, where the relaxed coastal atmosphere perfectly complements the day’s adventures.
Day 3: Game safari at Cape Vidal in the morning. Depart for Durban in the afternoon
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
On your final morning, travel deeper into iSimangaliso toward the beautiful Cape Vidal. Along the way, enjoy a morning game drive safari, passing through wetlands, forested dunes, and open plains. Keep watch for rhino grazing in the grasslands, kudu and waterbuck moving through the bush, or even leopard tracks along the sandy roads. At Cape Vidal, marvel at the untouched beaches where the Indian Ocean meets coastal wilderness. This rare combination of wildlife and coastline makes it one of the most special places in South Africa.
KwaZulu-Natal
  • 3h
Travel through Kwazulu Natal after lunch back to Durban to conclude the 3 day tour.

Location

Activity location

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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