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This park was originally two separate reserves, now combined into one huge area with some 960 square kilometres under conservation.

Hluhluwe is the oldest game reserve in Africa, declared by Zulu kings in 1895, and is an area of rounded hills and valleys known for good game and bird spotting.

'Operation Rhino'

IMfolozi, the southern part of the park, is perhaps best known as the base for Operation Rhino in the 1950s and 1960s, which was almost entirely responsible for saving the white rhino from extinction. It is lower lying, with broad rivers crossing the landscape.

Guided game drives and walks are also offered by KZN Wildlife, the organisation that does an excellent job of running this and all other public reserves in KwaZulu-Natal.

Accommodation is in public rest camps, and you normally explore in your own vehicle at your own pace on the good network of roads through the park.

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Suggested Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve itinerary

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

The Battlefields, South Africa
South Africa

Classic KwaZulu Natal self-drive tour

South Africa

12 days from £3,230pp

This self-drive itinerary sees you explore the turbulent history and epic landscapes of South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal region. Begin in the Natal Midlands, visiting craft shops, breweries and cheese makers as you sample some of the area’s delicious cuisine. You then head into the towering Drakensberg Mountains, hiking through some of the country’s most striking scenery. Your focus shifts to the region’s past as you pay a visit to the historic Battlefields and learn about the clashes that took place here from a knowledgeable guide. Your trip ends with a few days on safari in the Zululand Rhino Reserve, where guided game drives give you an opportunity to see the Big Five.

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    Accommodation choices for Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Chalet View, Leopard Mountain Lodge, Zululand Rhino Reserve
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    Leopard Mountain Game Lodge

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    This award-winning game lodge is located high up in the wild secluded hills of the 230-square-kilometre Zululand Rhino Reserve, a Big Five game reserve with spectacular views overlooking a vast stretch of unspoilt bushland and riverine forests, from the Umsunduze River meandering below to the distant Lebombo Mountains.

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    Falaza Game Park and Spa, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
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    Falaza Game Park & Spa

    South Africa

    Falaza is a luxury tented lodge, with 15 tented suites in total. The lodge sits within its own small game reserve of 800 hectares which contains giraffe, rhino, buffalo and various species of antelope.

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