Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Hluhluwe Game Reserve is a famous Big 5 National Park in South Africa. Hluhluwe Game Reserve is one of the best places to go on safari in South Africa. Game viewing options are half day safari, a full day safari or trails. There are various accommodation options available. We have provided the best information for you to plan your trip to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. A safari in Hluhluwe Game Park is the best activity to do here. We’ve selected the best and most popular tour options.
The half day safari – This is a morning only game drive, so if you’re pressed for time this safari will be ideal for you.
A full day Big 5 Safari – If you would like to experience game viewing in the morning and afternoon with breakfast and lunch in the game park then the full day Big 5 safari should be your choice.
We highly recommend one of the trails in the wilderness. You can choose a few hours or a few nights. Hluhluwe has various trails options. Stay a few nights in the wilderness and hear the sounds of the African bush. This is the best way to experience the Hluhluwe Park in all its glory.
The half day safari – This is a morning only game drive, so if you’re pressed for time this safari will be ideal for you.
A full day Big 5 Safari – If you would like to experience game viewing in the morning and afternoon with breakfast and lunch in the game park then the full day Big 5 safari should be your choice.
We highly recommend one of the trails in the wilderness. You can choose a few hours or a few nights. Hluhluwe has various trails options. Stay a few nights in the wilderness and hear the sounds of the African bush. This is the best way to experience the Hluhluwe Park in all its glory.
Where to find Hluhluwe Game Reserve?
GPS Co-ordinates
Hluhluwe Game Reserve (Memorial Gate): Memorial Gate which is the entrance to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve is situated in the Northern section of the park.
28.2198° S, 31.9519° E
Imfolozi Game Reserve (Nyalazi Gate): Nyalazi Gate which is the entrance to the Imfolozi Game Reserve is situated in the South Eastern section of the park.
28.0026° S, 31.4109° E
Cengeni Gate which is the entrance to the Imfolozi Game Reserve is situated in the South Western section of the park.
28°20’30.709S,31°42’20.188E
Entrance Fees:
South African Adult
R125.00 per adult
South African Child age 3 to 12
R60.00 per child
International Adults
R260.00 per adult
International Child Age 3 to 12
R125.00 per child
Tours in Hluhluwe Game Reserve
A guided safari in Hluhluwe National Park is highly recommended. You can enjoy nature’s extravaganza without the hassle of driving. Learn more about the animals and their habitat. You are spoilt for choice with the many tour options to choose from.
Hluhluwe Full Day Safari
Prices From: R1 705.00 pp
If you are looking at getting the most out of a safari, a full-day game drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is highly recommended. You will have breakfast and lunch in nature. We can get to see the Big 5, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, cheetah, hyena, wildebeest, wild dogs, many other animals and an abundance of birdlife.
Hluhluwe Full Day Safari
Prices From: R1 705.00 pp
If you are looking at getting the most out of a safari, a full-day game drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is highly recommended. You will have breakfast and lunch in nature. We can get to see the Big 5, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, cheetah, hyena, wildebeest, wild dogs, many other animals and an abundance of birdlife.
Hluhluwe Half Day Safari
Prices From: R1 260.00 pp
The half-day safari is short however you get to experience Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the animals in the early morning. This game drive is perfect if you want to experience the picture perfect morning at Hluhluwe Game Reserve. On this half day safari you will experience the game reserve coming to life. Day time animals preen each other and start to move in search of food.
Hluhluwe Safari and Hippo Cruise
Prices From: R2 420.00 pp
Enjoy the two most popular excursions in one day! With the Best of Both safari you get a chance to visit Africa’s oldest game reserve and South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. In Hluhluwe Game Reserve we can get to see the Big 5, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, wild dogs, many other animals and an abundance of birdlife.
Hluhluwe Wilderness Trail in South Africa
Prices From: R6 350.00 pp
Walking in Hluhluwe National Park might just be what you’ve always wanted to do. Spend 2 nights in the wilderness in Hluhluwe Game Reserve and get really connected with nature. You get to detox your mind, body and soul from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel nourished after 3 days of total tranquility.
Big 5 Night Game Drive
Prices From: R5 200.00 pp
The tour is called the Big 5, as Hluhluwe is home to the Big 5 which are rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, and lion. Not only is Hluhluwe a Big 5 park but it’s the oldest game reserve in Africa. With a one night stay you experience a night game drive in an open vehicle and a chance to get up close with animals on an early morning two and a half hour safari walk.
Overnight Hluhluwe Safari and Hippo Cruise
Prices From: R4 195.00 pp
Enjoy the two most popular excursions over 2 days with a stay over in St. Lucia. This 2 in 1 tour is a combination of Africa’s oldest game reserve and South Africa’s first World Heritage Site.
Hluhluwe Half Day Safari
Prices From: R1 260.00 pp
The half-day safari is short however you get to experience Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the animals in the early morning. This game drive is perfect if you want to experience the picture perfect morning at Hluhluwe Game Reserve. On this half day safari you will experience the game reserve coming to life. Day time animals preen each other and start to move in search of food.
Hluhluwe Safari and Hippo Cruise
Prices From: R2 420.00 pp
Enjoy the two most popular excursions in one day! With the Best of Both safari you get a chance to visit Africa’s oldest game reserve and South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. In Hluhluwe Game Reserve we can get to see the Big 5, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, various antelope, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, wild dogs, many other animals and an abundance of birdlife.
Hluhluwe Wilderness Trail in South Africa
Prices From: R6 350.00 pp
Walking in Hluhluwe National Park might just be what you’ve always wanted to do. Spend 2 nights in the wilderness in Hluhluwe Game Reserve and get really connected with nature. You get to detox your mind, body and soul from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel nourished after 3 days of total tranquility.
Big 5 Night Game Drive
Prices From: R5 200.00 pp
The tour is called the Big 5, as Hluhluwe is home to the Big 5 which are rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, and lion. Not only is Hluhluwe a Big 5 park but it’s the oldest game reserve in Africa. With a one night stay you experience a night game drive in an open vehicle and a chance to get up close with animals on an early morning two and a half hour safari walk.
Overnight Hluhluwe Safari and Hippo Cruise
Prices From: R4 195.00 pp
Enjoy the two most popular excursions over 2 days with a stay over in St. Lucia. This 2 in 1 tour is a combination of Africa’s oldest game reserve and South Africa’s first World Heritage Site.Travel Information
Winter – Dry Season – May to September
Winter is the dry season with very little rainfall during these months. Occasional showers can be experienced from time to time. Temperatures are usually mild with clear skies. Vegetation thins out in the dry season allowing for good game viewing.
Summer- Start of the Wet Season – October to November
After winter’s dry conditions these months are the start of the wet season. The landscape in Hluhluwe Park transforms beautifully from brown to the different shades of green. This is the birthing season for mammals and an adorable time in the park. Newborns are spotted everywhere in the park.
Summer – Wet Season – December to April
These are the hottest months of the year in Zululand. Thunderstorms or passing showers can be expected during late afternoons. Humidity contributes to the high temperatures. Due to these high temperatures lions are sometimes seen resting in trees. This behaviour is to escape the heat and flies. Whilst on safari during this season a midday siesta and hydrating often is recommended.
Hluhluwe Accomodation
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Accommodation
The main accommodation in the southern section (Imfolozi) is Mpila, this camp is strictly self-catering. A maximum of 100 guests can be accommodated at Mpila. In the Imfolozi section of the park, there are also private camps like Nselweni Bush Camp, Masinda Lodge, Gqoyeni Bush Lodge, and Hlatikulu Bush Lodge. Each camp is for private groups only and has 8 beds except for Nsweleni that has 20 beds.
Hluhluwe Accomodation
You have several options to choose from to spend the night in the Hluhluwe section. Hilltop camp is the main accommodation in the northern section of the park. This camp has self-catering and other options to choose from. A maximum of 190 guests can be accommodated at Hilltop. Private camps in Hluhluwe include Mthwazi Lodge, Muntulu Bush Lodge and Munyawaneni Bush Lodge. These camps are for private groups only and have 8 beds each.
Hluhluwe Animals – The Big 5
Lion
Lions in Hluhluwe Imfolozi sometimes climb trees, however this is not a common sighting. Lions have a stealthy built, compact bodies and powerful forelegs.
Chance on sightings on safari:
Rhino
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is well known for its white rhino conservation efforts. The white rhino is also known as the square-lipped rhino.
Chance on sightings on safari:
Elephant
African Elephants are regularly seen in Hluhluwe Imfolozi. It is the world’s largest land mammal. They have large trunks that are used to breathe, drink, eat, smell, snorkel, communicate, used as a ‘hand’ to touch, feel, hold, grab, pull, and many other uses.
Chance on sightings on safari:
Leopard
Leopards are a rare sighting in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve as they are very elusive cats. They are golden with distinctive dark spots that are called rosettes. Leopards are excellent tree climbers and are very strong and agile animals.
Chance on sightings on safari:
Buffalo
Hluhluwe Imfolozi has huge herds of buffalo. They have huge bodies covered with black hair and massive horns that meet in the middle to form a “helmet”. When a buffalo herd comes under threat from a predator they form a circle around their young and weak.
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What others think about Under African Skies
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November 30, 2021 Teshni is a gem! Not only is she ready for the adventure, she is full of fun, smiles and humour. She shares her wealth of knowledge and is very professional. we had an amazing trip to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Park with UAS! 
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