Day Tours From Durban include Safaris to the world acclaimed Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, this big5 96000 hectare game reserve is the iconic reserve in KwaZulu Natal South Africa and only a mere 2,5hr drive north from Durban. Accessing the reserve one will have to travel via the N2 north bound from Durban, this toll national road is a very well maintained highway and will have you in the reserve in no time. A Day Tour to Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve can be arranged through a Tour operator or one can do a self drive safari. Should you decide to do a self drive safari it is advisable that you purchase a Hluhluwe Umfolozi Map at the reception at either of the gates (Nylazi Gate in the Umfolozi side or the Memorial Gate in the north). Please do take note the gate opening and closing times do vary according to season. The Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve roads are either tarred and gravel, all areas can be accessed and one must please keep to the speed limit of 40km/h while in the reserve. It is our top tip to stay in the southern section (Umfolozi Game Reserve) not only is it closer should you be enjoying a day tour from Durban but also it offers more open grasslands from which to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The northern side the Hluhluwe side is a bit denser with bush and the topography and more hilly however this does add more scenery to the trip. The Umfolozi on the other hand offers greater water sources and some incredible hides from which one may enjoy wildlife. The reserve has some incredible history from days of King Shaka to the immense contribution of Natal Parks Board in saving the Rhinos from sure extinction. Visit the centenary center where one may read and see various techniques created by the various teams of the game capture team in ensuring their survival.