Attractions

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari and Emdoneni Wild Cat Day Tour

Durban, South Africa

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari and Emdoneni Wild Cat Day Tour

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Overview

Duration

13h

Languages

French, English, Polish, Modern Greek (1453-), Portuguese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

The tour departs from Durban heading north up the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will arrive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi gate 2h30m hours after departing from Durban. You experienced guide will show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and Big 5.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve is set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and is 98 000 hectares. This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and diverse. Hluhluwe, the northern section of the park, is noted for its wide variety of both bird and animal life. Imfolozi Game Reserve is situated in the southern section of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Today, the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is world renowned for its White Rhino conservation and its Centenary Capture Centre is setting exceptional standards for animal capture and sustainable utilization in Africa.

Your guide will stop for lunch at Hilltop Camp (own expense) giving you time to refuel and relax. The restaurant is situated at the top of the hill and gives visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the camp and surrounding areas. After lunch you will continue with your safari before leaving the park on route to Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary.
Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. During the guided tour to the cat project, visitors can get up close and personal with some of South Africa’s endangered cat species; Caracal, Serval, Cheetah and the African Wildcat. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!

After the tour we start the two hours journey back to Durban for drop off.

What to remember

Important info

Wear comfortable clothes, shoes,jackets,hat and sunscreen glasses

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Wheelchair accessible

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
DEPARTURE TIME: 06:30 AM
RETURN TIME: 08:30 PM
LOCATION: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Emdoneni Cat Project, KwaZulu-Natal
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing

We also do pick-up at the Durban Harbor / Richards Bay Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel.

You are looking for a day safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi.

You are ok travelling a 2.5hr distance to reserve.

You want to experience and learn about the wildlife that roams the reserve.

You want to experience a wild cat up close and learn about the important work the project is doing. (Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx))

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group