Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

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 The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, is a Big 5 Game Park in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. Still Wild, With 96000 Hectares of Wilderness Awaiting you. 4x4 Dusty Roads, Rolling Hills, Magical Sunsets, Magnificent Big 5 Sightings & Photographs Everywhere. Time To Safari, In The Bush Velt Of  Zululand...

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    Hluhluwe Game Reserve

    All Big 5 Safaris are conducted in Open Game Drive Safari Vehicles. Home to the African Big 5, Cheetah, Wild Dogs and many other wildlife species. Departing Daily

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    Half-Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari and iSimangaliso Wetland Park Boat Trip, From R1945 p/p

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    What our Clients are Saying 2025

    Beautiful Big 5 Day Drive with Lindoh

    Oct 2025
    We had a full day in the Hluluwe Imfolozi Park with guide Lindoh and had an amazing experience. He was a great spotter and showed us many lovely larger animals and birds. We also learned a lot about background stories and behaviours of the animals The tour included a very nice breakfast and lunch. We enjoyed the experience a lot and would do it again!

    Awesome Half Day Big 5 Safari

    Oct 2025
    Jabulani was an awesome host. He picked us up promptly from our accommodation. He did his very best to bet all of the big 5 for us - we were fortunate to see 4. He was very educational and we learned lots about the animals and the park. The breakfast provided was adequate as well. Thank you

    What an Amazing Adventure

    Sep 2025
    A fantastic day exploring Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Our guide Kyle was amazing: funny, knowledgeable and always going out of his way to make sure we got the best possible viewings. Breakfast and lunch served up in breathtaking locations in the park was absolutely delicious. We had a great hyena sighting, a beautiful encounter with a baby rhino and a thrilling cheetah kill. And lots more. Heritage Tours and their guides always go the extra mile to offer you a memorable bucket list experience. A must do if you are in the area. Spoil yourself.

    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park safari overview — Big 5, safaris, packages, distances and key facts

    KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
    Africa's oldest proclaimed nature reserve. 96,000 hectares of Big 5 wilderness in the heart of Zululand.
    96,000
    Hectares of wilderness
    1895
    Year proclaimed
    Big 5
    + Cheetah & Wild Dog
    350+
    Bird species
    The Big 5
    Lion
    Leopard
    White Rhino
    Black Rhino
    Buffalo
    Elephant
    Cheetah
    Wild Dogs
    Giraffe
    Nyala
    Kudu
    Wildebeest
    Warthog
    Impala
    84 mammal species · 1,200 plant species
    Getting there
    Durban236 km · ~2.5 hrs
    St Lucia (Nyalazi)54 km
    Hluhluwe Town13 km
    Johannesburg550 km
    N2 north from Durban. Co-ords: 28.2198°S, 31.9519°E
    Day safari options
    Half day Big 5 safari
    Open game drive
    From R1,495 p/p
    Full day Big 5 safari
    Breakfast + lunch
    From R1,850 p/p
    Bush & boat safari
    iSimangaliso included
    From R1,945 p/p
    Six only on safari
    Exclusive · max 6
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    Overnight packages
    1
    night
    Bush, boat & night drive
    From R3,995 p/p
    2
    nights
    Bush & beach
    From R6,500 p/p
    3
    nights
    Classic safari package
    From R8,700 p/p
    7
    nights
    Splendor package
    From R29,500 p/p
    Park gates
    Memorial Gate
    28.068431°S, 32.141565°E · northern access
    Nyalazi Gate
    28.250506°S, 31.990149°E · St Lucia side
    Cengeni Gate
    28.190968°S, 31.886181°E · western access
    Key facts
    Oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa — gazetted 1895, predating Kruger
    96,000 ha — Kruger is ~20× larger, making this park far more manageable for day visitors
    Self-drive speed limit 40 km/h. Buy a map at the gate. Do not leave your vehicle except in designated areas.
    Governed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Main camps: Hilltop, Mpila & Nselweni
    Recent guest reviews · 2025
    ★★★★★
    "Guide Kyle delivered a cheetah kill and baby rhino encounter. Breakfast in the park was exceptional."
    Sep 2025 · Full day safari
    ★★★★★
    "Jabulani was brilliant — saw 4 of the Big 5. Very educational on animal behaviour and the park."
    Oct 2025 · Half day safari
    ★★★★★
    "Three tours — hippo boat, full-day Big 5, night drive. Hippos, elephants, hyena. Don't miss it."
    Sep 2025 · Safari package
    Heritage Tours & Safaris · hluhluwegamereserve.com
    Open game drive safaris departing daily
    +27 35 590 1555
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    Where is the Hluhluwe Game Reserve located? The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The nearest town is known as Hluhluwe a mere 13 Km from the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve (Memorial Gate), St Lucia is situated a 54 km from the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, (Nyalazi Gate). The nearest city is Durban approximately 236 km. Accessing the game reserve from Durban take the N2 (national toll road) and travel in a northerly direction. For all of the gate access points click here.

     

    Hluhluwe Game Reserve

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    What our Clients are saying about our Safari Packages 2025

    Special memories. We saw 4 of the big 5 and lots more!
    Sep 2025 • Family
    We had a few day's so we decided to do the 2-night safari package! Wow, jam-packed with amazing experiences! The guides were incredible!!
    The Best Safari Experience
    Sep 2025 • Friends
    The tour was incredible, crossed 4 of the big 5 off our list and, it is all thanks to Lindoh, our incredible driver and guide, who clearly loves what he does and made the experience so enjoyable. 
    Three brilliant experiences with Heritage Tours & Safaris
    Sep 2025 • Couples
    We had three tours with Heritage Tours. Communication with Helen was perfect! Early in the morning, in the evening, she was always there for us. Hippo Boat tour is awesome, Full-Day Big 5 Safari Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is awesome with breakfast and lunch in the reserve. Sifiso was our guide, he was brilliant. And the night drive with Sakhile, you just don't wanna miss out on that experience! Hippo, elephants and hyena to name just a few! So just book with Heritage Tours, they are the best!

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