Highlights
- Cruise on st Lucia estuary seeing hippos and crocodiles.
- Possibility to see Leopards and hippos up close
- Game drive in Big 5 Game reserve
- Visit 2 parks, Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso wetland park.
price per person R15 650
Included
- Transfer from Durban to game reserve and return
- Entrances to game reserves
- Comfortable airconditioned vehicle for transfers and game drives
- Fuel and tolls
- Accommodation
- Dinners and breakfasts
- Hippo and croc estuary cruise
- Qualified safari guide
excluded
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Optional activities
- Open safari vehicle
Day 1
Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso wetland park safari tour starts in Durban and heads north through Zululand to St Lucia.
Nestled in a corner created by the warm Indian Ocean, St Lucia estuary and Isimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia is the perfect place to explore from.
Today we take a cruise on the St Lucia estuary, home to 800 hippopotamus and numerous crocodiles. The estuary is part of the world heritage site, Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Although there are no lions here there are possibilities of seeing Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino. The birds are abundant with Stilts, Lapwings, Moorhens, and Fish Eagles to name a few.
During your cruise the captain will share his wealth of knowledge about the area and the hippos that you see, up close
After your cruise we check in and we can enjoy some time to relax and have an early dinner before getting ready for your late Night Time Game Drive. This game drive is in your open Safari vehicle with Spotlights. You will spend 2,5 hours looking for all those animals you will not normally see during the day
Day 2
Waking up not too early we will go to a restaurant for a good breakfast. Then we will check out and pack up.
We will head off to Hluhluwe Game Reserve directly after Breakfast. Our Camp is deep inside Hluhluwe so we will drive a bit and spot animals as we go.
After checking into our accommodation, we will do a late afternoon game drive. Our Open Safari vehicle will be ready for us. It’s a good time to spot animals as it will be cooler, and they start to move around.
We will return to our camp at sunset and while you freshen up I’ll get the fire going. Dinner will be a Braai (barbecue) with a few meats, salad, bread roasted on the fire and some vegetables.
Good South African style
Day 3
We start our day with the 6 o’clock coffee and rusks then drive off into the game reserve searching for the animals we may not have seen.
Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso wetland park has regularly seen big 5 and other fantastic sightings like wild dogs, cheetah and giraffes.
The first few hours will be spent spotting and watching wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Breakfast will be a buffet at Hillltop camp.
Your safari will continue for the day hunting for those animals yet to be seen. Driving along rivers and high vantage points. We will make sure to return back to our camp before dark to start another South African feast.
Day 4
This day will be our departure day. Maybe a shorter game drive then pack up and go. I can pack a picnic style breakfast. The aim to get you back in time for your ship without rushing.
Please remember this Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso wetland park safari is your private tour so you can change it where you need.
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, availability, and unforeseen circumstances. At Paul K Safaris, we strive to provide you with the best possible experience while prioritizing your safety and enjoyment.