Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour: Experience Africa's Oldest Game Reserve
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389 Ratings
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area

Experience Africa’s oldest game reserve and encounter the Big 5 on a thrilling full-day safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Learn about the park’s rich history and conservation efforts.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area - The game ranger will collect guests from their accommodation at 5:00 am in St Lucia. Guests will then be transported to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, entering through the Nyalazi Gate (the park’s southern section). All clients meeting at the Nyalazi Gate should arrive by 6:00 am.
    Once everyone is on board,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • All conservation levies included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Blankets on game drive vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are not included
Additional Information

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, the oldest declared game reserve in Africa, spans 96,000 hectares and is home to the African Big 5, Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, and much more.
Historically, this park played a crucial role in saving Rhinos from near extinction in the 1960s when fewer than 100 Rhinos existed worldwide. Additionally, King Shaka once used the southern…

Location
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(389 Ratings)
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Gombosbandz
Apr 20, 2026
Four safaris, flawless organization, and a standout guide in Sifiso. - We booked four tours: two through Hluhluwe, one night safari and one day safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park and every single one delivered. Everything was well organized, food was excellent, and blankets were thoughtfully provided for the cold early mornings. The guides were professional and passionate throughout. A special mention has to go to Sifiso, our guide for the Hluhluwe safaris. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw exactly the animals we were hoping for, and his knowledge and storytelling about the wildlife made the experience genuinely unforgettable. The kind of guide who turns a great safari into an exceptional one. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the KwaZulu-Natal reserves. Andras & Izabella
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Kinnonjordan
Apr 14, 2026
AMAZING Tour at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park - WOW!!! My family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) went on the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi full day Big 5 Safari Tour and it did NOT disappoint. I don't think I have seen as much wildlife in my entire life as we did on our 1 day tour. Buffalo, Wildebeest, Impala, Inyala, Warthog, Water Buck, Bush Buck, Zebra, Giraffe, White Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, several species of birds...... It felt overwhelming! Heritage Tours provided us with a coffee and snack break followed by a delicious lunch all in the heart of the game reserve. To top it all of, we had the most diligent, respectful and knowledgeable guide, Sifiso! This trip would not have felt the same without him in the captain seat. My entire family is still reeling from this experience and I couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Heritage Tours and thank you Sifiso!! We are already talking about when we will come back to experience this again; hopefully sooner rather than later, even though the trip from Canada is not easy/short.
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Johnjh9797vj
Apr 8, 2026
Exceptional - great guide - What a fantastic day with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, comfortable and spacious safari vehicle, within the first hour we had seen lions and went on to spot rhino, giraffe and cheetah! As well as the "everyday' species. These guys are exceptional, highly recommend them.
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Elne_isabella
Apr 7, 2026
10/10 Safari Experience - We had an amazing safari in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Game Reserve with our guide, Arno. He was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had incredible sightings, including lion and six cheetahs! The delicious breakfast and braai for lunch were a great bonus. 10/10 – would definitely recommend.
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Odyssey03157561993
Apr 7, 2026
Fantastic! Highly recommended - This was really fantastic!! Arno is such a nice relaxed guide who tells you all about the park and the animals with humor. The lunch (braai) was a really cool and tasty addition. We spotted so many animals and Arno was so driven to find them for us. We would never have spotted the cheetah bag on the hunt without him. Thanks!! 🌸
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598ayeshak
Apr 6, 2026
Full day safari - We had the most incredible safari experience and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Arno! From the moment we started until the very end, his energy, positivity, and passion were absolutely unmatched. Arno’s knowledge is truly exceptional — not just about the animals, but the entire ecosystem. He shared such fascinating insights about the wildlife, the surrounding area, and even the plants. On quieter moments when sightings were fewer, he made sure every second was still meaningful by teaching us so much about the environment. We also really appreciated how openly he spoke about poaching — it added such an important and eye-opening perspective to the experience. The reserve itself is breathtaking. Seeing these animals in such a natural, untouched environment was something really special. Everything feels so authentic, with minimal human interference, which made the whole experience even more magical. Truly unforgettable — highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for something both beautiful and deeply informative!
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Meander56855496467
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing experience - Was an amazing experience and we saw 4 out of the 5 animals in the big 5. Our guide Sifiso was excellent, entertaining and kind. Would recommend 100% and will definitely do again!!
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Grandtour20892990232
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful day with Jam! - We had the best time with Jam, our ranger/guide for the day. So kind en so experienced, he could tell and explain us very much about the animals and really tried to look for the animals we hoped to see. Great bbq lunch!
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Orlanec115
Mar 30, 2026
Imfolozi Park with Lindo and Helen 🤩 - Recommendation +++++ A perfect care at the agency with Helen, who responded to all our requests, with little care, and a continuous smile. Imfolozi Park , it was simply an amazing experience. It is thanks to our guide Lindo , a wonderful, authentic, very professional and conscientious person. Despite the rain at the end of our safari , this day will remain one of the most beautiful of our stay. Thanks to the team and a huge thank you to Lindo 🤩.
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Leigh
Mar 14, 2026
Wonderful trip to Imfalozi. - Although it rained all day, it didn’t spoil the adventure, Sifi the guide was great and knowledgeable to a point. The game reserve is huge but not on Kruger scale, but seeing the animals away from captivity was a amazing. Down this side of SA this trip is well worth doing.
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From $102
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).