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An elephant in a savanna landscape with sparse trees and dry grass. 1
A green off-road vehicle with a canvas roof in a field. 2
Four giraffes walking in a grassy field with a mountainous background. 3
Two lions standing in a grassy field. 4
Three birds walking in a wetland area. 5
By African Tour Safaris
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$1,897 and current price is AU$1,707 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
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  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • This 3-day safari tour from Durban immerses you in South Africa's natural beauty, featuring thrilling game drives in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park and a serene boat cruise at iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the Big Five as you track wildlife across diverse landscapes, from wetlands to coastal dunes, while enjoying guided adventures and comfortable lodge accommodations. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour promises unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic fauna.

    • Explore Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park on a guided safari for Big Five sightings
    • Enjoy a boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary with hippos and crocodiles
    • Discover diverse ecosystems within iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    • Comfortable lodge stays in St Lucia enhance your safari experience

Activity location

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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Hluhluwe Game Reserve & iSimangaliso 3Day Safari from Durban

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
AU$1,896.65
AU$1,706.99 x 1 AdultAU$1,706.99
Total
The previous price was AU$1,896.65 and current price is AU$1,706.99
10% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Inclusions
    Game safari in Dukuduku section of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Inclusions
    Game safari in Cape Vidal section of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
  • Inclusions
    Game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve in an open 4x4
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities and tips

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • no health resrictions

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Durban at 6am and travel to Hluhluwe Imfolozi game Reserve for a game safari

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in St Lucia at a hotel or lodge in St Lucia Palms or similar

Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area

  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
The tour begins with an early departure from Durban as you travel north into Zululand. The scenery shifts from rolling green hills and sugarcane plantations to the rugged landscapes of the bush. Your destination is the legendary Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, one of the oldest proclaimed game reserves in Africa and home to the famous Big Five. On arrival, set off on a three-hour guided safari drive, where you’ll track elephants, watch giraffes browsing treetops, and, with luck, see rhinos or even a pride of lions resting in the shade.

St Lucia

  • 2h
After the game safari, take a lunch break. Then travel to St Lucia in Isimangaliso for the night.

Day 2: After breakfast go for a hippo and croc boat cruise followed by a game safari

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in St Lucia at a hotel or lodge in St Lucia Palms or similar

Saint Lucia Estuary

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The day starts with a highlight: a boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. Glide through tranquil waters while pods of hippos grunt beside you, crocodiles bask lazily on the banks, and fish eagles soar overhead. This experience offers a close encounter with some of Africa’s most iconic aquatic wildlife in their natural environment.

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After time for lunch, the adventure continues with a game drive in Dukuduku, part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This area, with its mix of coastal forest and open savanna, offers excellent chances of spotting giraffe, kudu, antelope, buffalo, antelope, zebra, and monkeys, along with a rich variety of bird species. The park’s diversity makes every drive unique, with something new around every corner. As evening falls, return to your lodge in St Lucia, where the relaxed coastal atmosphere perfectly complements the day’s adventures.

Day 3: After breakfast go for game safari at Cape Vidal Isimangaliso. After lunch depart for Durban

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
On your final morning, travel deeper into iSimangaliso toward the beautiful Cape Vidal. Along the way, enjoy a morning game drive safari, passing through wetlands, forested dunes, and open plains. Keep watch for rhino grazing in the grasslands, kudu and waterbuck moving through the bush, or even leopard tracks along the sandy roads. At Cape Vidal, marvel at the untouched beaches where the Indian Ocean meets coastal wilderness. This rare combination of wildlife and coastline makes it one of the most special places in South Africa.

KwaZulu-Natal

  • 3h
Travel in Kwazulu Natal area after lunch back to Durban

Location

Activity location

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St Lucia
    • St Lucia, South Africa

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