Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari
Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari's and Tours
Heritage Tours & Safaris would like to invite you on one of our Exciting Safari Tours, the company offers daily departures out of Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi as well as iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
All Safari Tours are conducted in Open Game Drive Safari Vehicles and all have the required Carrier Permits as per the South African Roads Act. All transfers are conducted in either Mini Bus or 4x4 Luxury Vehicles. These too have their Carrier permits.
Durban is situated a mere 2,5hrs South of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park as well as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. No visit to Durban can be complete without enjoying a Safari to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park this park is the gem of KwaZulu Natal and is home to the African Big 5.
The size of the park is 96000 hectares and is namely known as the Hluhluwe and Imfolozi Park. The Hluhluwe is situated on the northern side while the Imfolozi is situated in the south closest to Durban when travelling.
Ironically the iSimangaliso Wetland Park which starts in the South is situated directly East of the Imfolozi Park making travelling to both of these destinations very easy. The roads linking these two parks are the N2 which is one of the National main roads it is well maintained and is also a toll road.
Durban-Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Safari
Whats available:
These Safari's are available daily however bookings are essential. Should you like a transfer from Durban, Heritage Tours & Safaris will gladly assist. Your Guide / Driver has numerous years experience with PDP (Professional Driving Licence, First Aid certified and either Theta of Fugasa registered). All vehicles are air conditioned for those warmer summer days.
Sit back relax while you are transferred to the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa, once at the Park you will be transferred over into a Open Game Drive Vehicle for the duration of the Safari Tour and then transferred back to Durban.
On this Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Safari all that is needed is a Camera, Binoculars if possible, Light Jacket and Sunblock.
Included on the Big 5 Safari:
Gate Fees, Refreshments, Coffee, Tea, Bush Breakfast and a Traditional South African Braai.
Your personal ranger for the day will undoubtedly ensure that your expectations are more than exceeded. Travel into the deepest bush in search of the African Big 5.
Distance to travel on this safari 750 km including transfer to and from Durban. Duration 10/ 12 hours
Durban- iSimangaliso Wetland Park Safari
Durban to iSimangaliso Wetland Park is exactly the same distance as that to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. This thus offers one the opportunity to enjoy both parks.
Departing daily from Durban too iSimangaliso Wetland Park one may book a transfer and once again Heritage Tours & Safaris will make all the needed arrangements.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park is enormous in size and stretches from St Lucia in the south to the border on Mozambique in the north. These tours and safaris highlight the southern side of the park and include numerous incredible outings while in the area.
What's available then in iSimangaliso Wetland Park from Durban:
Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari's
Durban iSimangaliso Safari's
Departing Daily Discover and Experience
HIGHLIGHTS
Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Tours
Rich in history, this park was once the private hunting grounds of King Shaka (Umfolozi). This park world renown for it's safe the rhino campaign in the 60's where less than 100 Rhino's roamed the planet was recovered due to the techniques designed by the Game Capture Unit.
Vast in size yet manageable, this park offers some of the most impressive scenery, wildlife and history. The Imfolozi due to it's location and size is more often used for all Safari's this is due to more open grassland, vantage points and hides situated within the park. With winding roads, hilly topography and incredible fauna and flora one is unmistakably in for a tremendous days safari.
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Wildlife:
Lion,Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino the African Big 5
Other large wildlife that one may also encounter include:
Durban iSimangaliso Safari Tours
Why iSimangaliso Wetland Park from Durban? In 1999 iSimangaliso was rewarded as the very first world heritage site to be proclaimed in South Africa. The vast beauty and incredible sightings that await are astonishing and more so memorizing. So what could one possibly witness while in the area, Hippos and hundreds of them , Nile Crocodiles, the Big 5 and much more.
For interesting and incredible Hippo Facts and Information
Heritage Tours & Safaris
Established in 2003, the company has since grown in leaps and bounds. With an emphasis on service and maintaining high standards of service the company has been able to grow substantially. Today the company is the largest privately owned safari and tour company in KwaZulu Natal. The company has recently also opened a Guesthouse situated in the heart of St Lucia making access for all clients convenient to ensure that they can enjoy every aspect of their time away from home.
Why iSimangaliso Wetland Park from Durban? In 1999 iSimangaliso was rewarded as the very first world heritage site to be proclaimed in South Africa. The vast beauty and incredible sightings that await are astonishing and more so memorizing. So what could one possibly witness while in the area, Hippos and hundreds of them , Nile Crocodiles, the Big 5 and much more.
For interesting and incredible Hippo Facts and Information, St Lucia has to be regarded the Home of the Hippo one where you too are assured of witnessing this incredible sight
Just some of the Rangers/ Skippers on your Next Durban Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari
Jonathan
David
Theo
Stacey
Dennis
Zayne
Vusi
Mandla
