Find your Perfect Day Safari, Tour, or Overnight Safari Package while in St Lucia or Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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It's an early start, should you be overnighting in the town of St Lucia, then we will pick you up at 5:00 and transfer you to the game reserve free of charge. Alternatively, we will meet you at the game reserve gate (Nyalazi Gate) at 6:00. Your personal guide for the day will give you an introduction to the reserve, the animal species that are found within the reserve, and the intended area that you will be traveling to.
6:00 am Climb aboard our luxurious Open Game Drive Vehicle and you are off to go in search of the Big 5, Cheetah and Wild Dog to name but just a few of the incredible species found within the reserve.
8:00 am Breakfast and piping hot Coffee
12:00/1:00 pm Lunch (traditional South African barbecue)
2:30 pm We start heading back to the gate
With amazing memories and friendships built, we will drop you off at the gate or transfer you back to St Lucia.
This Full Day Big 5 Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari is set in the heart of KwaZulu Natal South Africa and is the most idyllic way to enjoy this magnificent Big 5 Reserve, the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. Pick Up from your Hotel in St Lucia or alternatively meet us at the Nyalazi Gate (Umfolozi Game Reserve)
Cost:R2050 p/person
Duration: +/- 9 Hours
Departs: 5:00 am
Group Size: Max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Breakfast, Bush Lunch and Refreshments
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
Full Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve Safari - Trip Details
This Full-Day Big 5 Safari includes all meals and refreshments. Enjoy a lovely picnic styled bush breakfast at one of the numerous picnic spots. Breakfast consists of:
Coffee / Tea and Fruit Juice, Muesli, Yoghurt, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Muffins.
Lunch is a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) and consists of:
South African beef steak, beef sausage, noodle salad, bread rolls and refreshments.
• The Hluhluwe Game Reserve (HIP) is also known as the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park or Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
• The size of the park is enormous in comparison to other national parks within KwaZulu Natal and is actually the largest state-run park within the province
• 96000 hectares or 960 square kilometers in total, the Hluhluwe Game Reserve side is 24000 hectares while the Imfolozi Game Reserve is a whopping 72000 hectares in size.
• The two parks namely the Hluhluwe and the Umfolozi were originally separated by a corridor which meant that you could not venture into both parks at the same time.
• In 1989 the corridor was incorporated into the park and finally one may now enjoy both sides of the park with a single entry.
• The entirety means now that one may experience 84 types of mammals, up to 400 species of birds, and 1200 plant species.
• The park was officially proclaimed in 1895 and is one of the oldest in Africa.
• The northern section (Hluhluwe) has a hilly topography with a maximum altitude of 542 meters above sea level.
• The southern section (Imfolozi) is primarily grasslands, acacia savannah, and woodlands.
• The park is best known for Save the Rhino campaign when less than 100 Rhinos roamed the planet. A visit to the centenary center offers some insight into the methods developed and ones that are still utilized today for game capture and transfer of these unique animals.
• In 1982 Elephants were reintroduced into the park primarily from the Kruger National Park.
• It is estimated that the park boasts a population of 700 Elephants currently however not wanting to exceed unsuitable levels of Elephants conservation is currently employing means of contraception for these animals.
• The park is also home to a magnificent pride of 120 Lions.
• Other unique re-introduction of predators include the likes of Wild Dogs in 1980, Cheetah in 1966
Trip Highlights and Itenerary
Early departures are due to the predators being more active in the early morning
Stand a chance to witness the African Big 5
Possibly witness both the Black and White Rhino
Stop at a hide and be bewildered at the amazing beauty
Should you be overnighting in St Lucia (Need Accommodation? Click on this Link) then your personal ranger will fetch you at your accommodation at 05:00 am. You will then travel towards the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park (Nyalazi Gate), travel time of approximately 45 minutes. Please note that the Open Game Drive Safari Vehicles have hard tops, roll-down sides, and blankets are available for the journey.
Should you opt to meet us at the Nyalazi Gate, please would you be so kind as to be at the gate at 06:00 am. We will provide you with the travel directions. The entrance to the park has sufficient complimentary parking for your vehicle.
Your ranger will offer you a brief introduction & safety talk to the Park and then you are off into one of the most incredible Parks on the continent. It's time to sit back and enjoy some magnificent wildlife out and about in the bush. Your ranger has years of experience within this specific Park and without wasting any time he or she will get you to the best areas.
En route south, you will stop at one of the numerous picnic spots for a bush breakfast and later during the day enjoy a delicious South African Braai (BBQ). All vehicles carry additional coolers with bottled water. To Safari with Only Six is truly the best way to explore this incredible Reserve.
• Duration 8,5 Hours
• Price R2300 p/person
• All-Inclusive Big 5 Safari (Gate Fees, Conservation Fees, Bush Breakfast, traditional South Africa Braai BBQ, Salads, and Refreshments.
• Vehicle: Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle with roll-down canvas sides.
• Rangers: All rangers are registered and certified game rangers with PDP's
• Binoculars are included for each person on this outing
• Departure Points: We depart daily from St Lucia KwaZulu Natal. Our rangers will gladly pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you through to the park, Please note that is complimentary service.
• Meet Us at the Gate: You are more than welcome to meet us at the Nyalazi Gate (Imfolozi Park), should you not be overnighting in St Lucia. Your ranger will be at the gate at 06:00am. Their is ample free parking at the entrance
• Our Safari For Six People Pricing is the same on all booking platforms without any added commissions
• We are doing away with Single-Use Plastic
• All Transportation / Transfers are included within the area of St Lucia
• Catering, please note that we do offer Vegeterian and Vegan options as well
• Brand New Bucket Seats for more comfort
• Ponchos are supplied for those rainy days
• All of our dedicated Open Game Drive Safari Vehicles do have blankets onboard as well
On this Full-Day Safari into the park, all catering is included. Enjoy a delightful Bush Breakfast and of course a true authentic South African Braai (BBQ). Refreshments and bottled water is included.
The bush breakfast consists of the following:
Nescafe Coffee, Rooibos Tea (Traditional South African brewed Tea) & Fruit Juice
Rusks, Muffins, Muesli, Greek Yogurt/Honey & Fruit Salad
Traditional South African Braai Lunch
Rump Steak & Boerewors (beef sausage) grilled on an open fire, Heritage's Famous Noodle Salad, Carrot Salad, Cheese & Crackers, Chocolate Bite and of course Bottled Water and Fruit Juice. All meat is supplied by our local butchery. You are going to absolutely love his traditional South Africa Beef Sausage.
Included:
• Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle (Only 6 Clients per Vehicle)
• Experienced and Knowledgeable Game Ranger
• All Conservation and Gate Fees into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Refreshments
• Additional Cooler with Bottled Water
• Blankets are supplied on all vehicles
• Brand New Bucket Seats for added comfort
• Our fleet of Open Game Drive Vehicles used are only Toyota Land Cruisers and Hilux Pick ups that have been modified
• Our fleet of game drives are regularly serviced and are all well maintained
• Unlike some of our competitors we do have stand by vehicles in the event of a breakdown
• Waste Free Eco Friendly Safari Company
Not Included:
• We are unfortunately not able to guarantee any specific wildlife sightings as this is a free-roaming wildlife reserve
• Any Gratuities
Its an early start, should you be overnighting in the town of St Lucia then we will pick you up at 5:00 and transfer you to the game reserve free of charge. Alternatively, we will meet you at the game reserve gate at 6:00. Your personal guide for the day will give you an introduction to the reserve the animal species that are found within the reserve and the intended area that you will be traveling too.
6:00 am
Climb aboard our luxurious Open Game Drive Vehicle and you are off to go in search of the Big 5, Cheetah and Wild Dog to name but just a few of the incredible species found within the reserve.
8:00 am
Breakfast and piping hot Coffee
12:00/1:00 pm drop off
We start heading back to the gate With memory cards full and friendship’s built we drop you off at the gate or transfer you back to St Lucia.
This Half Day Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safari is a splendid way to enjoy this magnificent Big 5 Reserve, the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa.
• Cost: R1650 p/person
• Duration: 6/7 Hours
• Departs: 5:00 am from St Lucia / or Meet us at the Nyalazi Gate at 06:00 am
• Group Size: max 10 passengers per vehicle
• Included: All conservation Levies, Bush Breakfast, and Refreshments
• Guides: All rangers have numerous years of experience within this park, they are all accredited and do have PDP licenses.
• Vehicles: All game drive vehicles are Toyota's, either Land cruisers or Hilux vehicles modified to carry passengers.
Our Boat Safaris offers 2 Custom pontoon-styled Vessels. Each vessel has a maximum carrying capacity of 15 Passengers.
This 2-hour Hippo and Croc Boat Safari traverses approximately 8km in a northerly direction on the St Lucia Estuary, which is within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's very first world heritage site.
Our Vessels have been custom-built to the exact needs of visitors to the area, the deck of the boat has optimal viewing space ensuring you awesome photographic opportunities. The vessel has a shallow draft with minimal impact on the environment. All of the guides/skippers have numerous years of experience in the bush in the area and therefore an exciting and informative trip is guaranteed.
A 2 hour spectacular Hippo and Crocodile Boat Safari
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Departure / Meeting Point: Siyabonga Jetty, Departing every Two Hours.
• Group size: is a maximum of 15 passengers per vessel.
• What to bring along: Light Jacket during winter, Sunblock and Hat during summer months.
• Vessel Type: Pontoon Styled Vessel, 9 meters in length.
• Expert Guides: Each Guide/Skipper has years of experience within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
• 100% Guarantee Hippo Sightings
• Qualifications: All skippers are SAMSA qualified skippers as well as qualified Guides, with passenger endorsements from Samsa.
• Price incl Vat: R495 p/person
• Distance Travel: You will travel approximately 7/9 Km North depending on the best areas to view the Hippos and other wildlife.
This Full Day iSimangaliso Safari Tour highlights the Eastern Shores (Cape Vidal) of this magnificent park, South Africa's very first world heritage site. One can expect game viewing (Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo, Antelope, Hippo) snorkeling at Cape Vidal (weather permitting) picnic lunch and much more.
Cost: R1340 p/person
Duration: 6/7 Hours
Departs: 8:00 am from your accommodation within St Lucia
Group Size: max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Snorkel Equipment, Picnic Lunch, and Refreshments
Departing daily your ranger will pick you up from your hotel or alternatively meet us at our office. This full day departs at 8:00 am and showcases the incredible beauty that surrounds this park. From open grasslands, forests, mangroves, loop roads, hides, and beaches it's a busy day. Once we reach Cape Vidal a protected bay you will have time to snorkel and enjoy the numerous fish species that frequent the area. (Please note that snorkeling is weather and tide dependant)
All the while your ranger will prepare a super picnic lunch. Enjoy this full-day outing into a place that is known as a miracle.
• Incredible wildlife including Leopard
• Comfortable Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
• Experienced and Passionate Rangers
• One can enjoy both Bush and Beach Activities
• Bush Picnic Lunch
This Full Day iSimangaliso Wetland Park Safari Tour departs daily from St Lucia. You will be picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am by one of our Game Rangers in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle. The Tour includes game viewing en route to Cape Vidal a protected bay where one has the opportunity of enjoying some magnificent snorkeling. (weather & tide dependant) The bay offers some exquisite fish species.
En route one will enjoy numerous wildlife species and may even include species such as Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, Kudu, Water Buck and much more, this diverse landscape includes the second-highest vegetated sand dunes in the world, mangroves, forest, and open grassland. Sit back relax and let your personal ranger explain and show you the true beauty that this very first-world heritage site has to offer. From loop roads, hides to lookout points. It's truly an incredible destination and magical scenery.
From the entrance to Cape-Vidal Bay is approx 28 km once at Cape Vidal you will have an opportunity to enjoy some snorkeling or for those wanting to just enjoy the warm sun why not relax on the untouched beach.
Lunch is included, (Picnic Lunch). After which we travel back towards St Lucia, once again you will have an opportunity to witness some more incredible wildlife. Keep an eye out for those Leopards.
This Half Day iSimangaliso Wetland Park departs daily from St Lucia. Pick up is from your Hotel. Witness South Africa's very first world heritage site enjoy wildlife viewing and snorkeling in a protected bay.
Cost: R1080 p/person
Duration: 4/5 Hours
Departs: 8:00 am
Group Size: max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Snorkel Equipment, and Refreshments
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
This half-day safari tour is conducted in an open game drive safari vehicle, without wasting any time your personal ranger will get you to all of the best areas while
en-route to Cape Vidal for some incredible snorkeling. (Please Note Weather & Tide dependant)
Sit back and enjoy breathtaking views of this miracle, witness the second highest vegetated dunes in the world, wildlife including Leopard and much more awaits you.
• Comfortable Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
• Experienced and Passionate Rangers
• Big 3 Wildlife Reserve
• World Heritage Site
This Half Day iSimangaliso Wetland Park Safari Tour departs daily from St Lucia. You will be picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am by one of our Game Rangers in a Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle. The Tour includes game viewing en route to Cape Vidal a protected bay where one has the opportunity of enjoying some magnificent snorkeling. The bay offers some exquisite fish species including game fish species.
En route one will enjoy numerous wildlife species and may even include species such as Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, Kudu, Water Buck and much more, this diverse landscape includes the second highest vegetated sand dunes in the world, mangroves, forest and open grassland. Sit back relax and let your personal ranger explain and show you the true beauty that this very first world heritage site has to offer. From loop roads, hides to look out points. It's truly an incredible destination and magical scenery.
From the entrance to Cape Vidal Bay is approx 28 km once at Cape Vidal you will have an opportunity to enjoy some snorkeling or for those wanting to just enjoy the warm sun why not relax on the untouched beach.
This Half Day iSimangaliso Wetland Park departs daily from St Lucia. Pick up is from your Hotel. Witness South Africa's very first world heritage site enjoy wildlife viewing and snorkeling in a protected bay.
Cost: R740.00 p/person
Duration: 4/5 Hours
Departs: 8:00 am
Group Size: max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Snorkel Equipment, and Refreshments
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
Group Size: max 9 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies, Snorkel Equipment, Picnic Lunch, and Refreshments
Are you ready for an incredible Sunrise Safari? Join us and travel into the Eastern shores as we go in search of some of the amazing Wildlife. The area is well known for its Rhino both white and black species are found within the park, Buffalo, Leopard, and the occasional Elephants.
It's a magical way to enjoy the outdoors as the sunrises over the St Lucia Estuary, sit back, and enjoy your knowledgeable and experienced game ranger has years of experience within the reserve and he or she will ensure that you get to the best parts within the park.
The park is divided by the St Lucia Estuary with the eastern and western shores. The estuary is one of the largest in South Africa is also home to 800 Hippos and 1200 Nile Crocodiles.
It's time to unwind, relax, and enjoy this magnificent area.
What to Wear and Bring Along
• Please wear comfortable clothing
• Please do bring a light Jacket Along
• If possible, bring a Camera Along
What's Included
• All gate fees (conservation levies)
• Refreshments
• Blankets should you get chilly
See how the guides find the smallest of creatures especially Chameleons or the elusive Leopard, get you're heart pounding with an Elephant next to the game drive vehicle and so much more. Join us on a Night Drive Safari into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Cost: R915 p/person
Duration: 2/3 Hours
Departs: 7:00 or 8:00 pm (According to Season)
Group Size: max 10 passengers per vehicle
Included: All conservation Levies
Departure Point: We will pick you up at any accommodation establishment in St Lucia
Conducted in an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
Night Drive Safari into iSimangaliso Wetlands Park or Kruger National Park remains a must, cool evenings piping hot coffee and the sounds of the African bush needless to say what one may encounter just around the next bend, Heritage Tours & Safaris offers 2,5 hr Night Drive Safaris with knowledgeable experienced guides, get all the information and history on the reserves, get to the hot spots and be amazed at what you discover.
• Big 4 wildlife are present ( No Lions)
• Comfortable Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle
• Experienced and Passionate Rangers
• Hippos Grazing, Chameleons and much more
A Night Drive Safari is a game drive that operates after dark, with a powerful spotlight. This 3-hour safari on an Open Game Drive Safari Vehicle offers one a chance of witnessing the elusive Leopard, Giraffe, Buffalo, Elephants, Hippos grazing, Chameleons and so much more. The advantage of a night drive is that they provide access to nocturnal species that are rarely seen during the day, such as Hippo, Bush Babies, Chameleons, Aardvarks and Leopard are also more active after dark, and there is a greater probability of seeing them hunt at night. Night Drive Safaris are ever so popular with the safari-goers to take part in. A night drive safari has a unique and exciting atmosphere; different types of animals (nocturnal) are active at night, from the big cats to smaller mammals. With varying behavior nocturnal animals are bolder at night and shy during the day this increases your chances of witnessing that elusive Leopard. Exhilarating to sit in the middle of a herd of elephants in the moonlight or the thunder pounding sound of buffalo hooves in the darkness is also quite a rush.
We travel in an exclusive concession-ed area, your knowledgeable guide explains animal movements by night, star constellations and of course enjoy magnificent sightings while on this safari.
Departures are 7:00 or 8:00 pm daily and truly a must should you be in the area. It's bush calls, predators hunting, and animals stalking. Each game drive vehicle is fitted with 2/3 night spotlights, you are welcome to give a hand to the ranger and take part in discovering the African bush by night.
