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A compact four‑day safari that pairs Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi’s Big Five country with the hippo‑filled estuary of St. Lucia. Expect early morning and late afternoon game drives, a night safari, and a boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
A compact four‑day safari that pairs Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi’s Big Five country with the hippo‑filled estuary of St. Lucia. Expect early morning and late afternoon game drives, a night safari, and a boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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Operated by Endless Summer Tours · Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Dawn breaks over rolling acacia and fever trees as the Land Cruiser eases onto a dusty track—the reserve breathing low and deliberate, wildlife stirring in the cooling light. Over four days you move between two distinct ecosystems: the savannah of Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi, where buffalo and elephant shape the land, and the tidal estuary of St. Lucia, where hippos hog the river and crocodiles slip like shadowed stones.
easy.
4 days.
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition; most transit is by vehicle with short walks around camps and viewpoints.
Expect frequent sightings of antelope, buffalo and elephant inside Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi; guided drives target sightings of lion and leopard but these are less guaranteed—hippos and crocodiles are reliably seen on the St. Lucia estuary cruise.
Yes—this private tour includes transfers from Durban, three nights’ accommodation, specified meals, park fees and guided activities; one evening meal in St. Lucia is at your own expense.
The tour notes it is not recommended for pregnant travelers and advises checking age restrictions; children are allowed but must meet any operator age policies—confirm at booking.
Routine travel vaccinations are advised; iSimangaliso is a subtropical area—consult a travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis and recommended immunizations before travel.
Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi is one of South Africa’s oldest protected reserves and played a key role in early rhino conservation and anti‑poaching strategies.
iSimangaliso and Hluhluwe‑Imfolozi operate active conservation programmes—follow park rules, don’t feed wildlife, and support community‑based conservation initiatives when possible.
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