3 Nights 4 Days Hluhluwe St Lucia Safari
Package Details
Cost: R7650.00 p/person
With Transfer to & from Durban R11150.00 p/person
Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days
Departs: Weekly
Group Size: Min 2 Clients per Package
Included: All conservation Levies, 4 Star Bed and Breakfast Accommodation (At Heritage House)
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle & 15 Seater Vessel
3 Nights 4 Days Hluhluwe St Lucia Safari
Trip Highlights
3 Nights 4 Days Hluhluwe St Lucia Safari
Trip Details
Venture into Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Big 5 (the oldest Proclaimed reserve in Africa) & Isimangaliso Wetlands Park (South Africa's first World Heritage Site), pristine beauty is preserved in two exceptionally scenic national parks.
Set out to explore both on our open game drive safari vehicles.
Spot wildlife up close with your personal knowledgeable guide, African sunrise in Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve & Sunsets in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park.
Enjoy seeing Hippo/Nile Crocodiles while en route up the St Lucia Estuary by boat, go in search of the elusive Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo while out in the bush at night on a night Safari.
Package Full Description
Day 1 — Durban International Airport, arrive, St Lucia, South Africa
Arrive at King Shaka International Airport, and travel to St Lucia South Africa. Get settled in and meet with a guide for orientation. ( please indicate should you require a transfer). Late afternoon join us on a Boat cruise up the St Lucia Estuary to witness Hippo wallowing, Nile Crocodiles, African Fish Eagle, and a lot more. Then this evening enjoy a Night Drive or Sunset Safari into the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park in search of Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo, Chameleons, and lots more, hear the bush come alive.
(2hour boat cruise/ 3 hour Night Drive or Sunset Safari)
Day 2— Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Big5
Board the 4*4 open game drive vehicle as we are off on an early Big5 safari to Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, and witness the wildlife in the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. Keep an eye out for the Big5, African Wild Dog, and Cheetah that hunt in the open plains.
Traditional South African bush barbecue in the reserve while observing the wildlife at one of the many scenic picnic spots. With spectacular vantage points, your personal and knowledgeable game ranger will get you the sightings that you love to see. African Vultures swirling in the skies, cries of Hyenas, and Wild Dogs hunting this safari will remain with you for years to come.
(9 hour Big 5 Safari)
Day 3— Cape Vidal (Isimangaliso Wetlands Park)
An early departure as we set off into the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site this park has a lot to offer, 5 distinct ecosystems, mangroves, forests, vegetated dunes, estuary, and marine reserve, we go in search of the endangered Samango Monkey, snorkel in the protected bay of Cape Vidal, short hike to Mission rocks lookout, watch out for those monkeys at lunch. Witness the Humpbacks in winter as they migrate past the point of Cape Vidal.
(8-hour Safari)
Day 4- Depart for the airport
After a hearty breakfast, we transfer you back to Durban International.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park was proclaimed as a world heritage site in 1999. The area is enormous and stretches from St Lucia in the South to the border of Mozambique in the North. This Tour will be conducted in the Eastern Shores of the park. Tours depart daily and may also be conducted as either early morning or late afternoon tours.
