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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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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve by calling one of our South Africa specialists on 01993 838 550
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.
Classic KwaZulu Natal self-drive tour
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.
Map of Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve
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Places near Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve
- Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve 20 miles away
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park 23 miles away
- Phinda Private Game Reserve 25 miles away
- Lake St Lucia 26 miles away
- The Elephant Coast 86 miles away
- The Battlefields 93 miles away
- Eswatini 109 miles away
- Umhlanga Rocks 131 miles away
- Durban 140 miles away
- The Midlands 159 miles away
- Spioenkop 164 miles away
- The South Coast 178 miles away
- The Drakensberg 186 miles away
- Southern & Central Sectors Kruger National Park 192 miles away
- Hazyview 218 miles away
- Sabi Sand Wildtuin 228 miles away
- The Escarpment 235 miles away
- Kruger National Park 251 miles away
- Lesotho 252 miles away
- Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve 255 miles away
- Thornybush Reserve 256 miles away
- Kapama Private Game Reserve 261 miles away
- Timbavati Game Reserve 262 miles away
- Johannesburg 283 miles away
- Greater Makalali Game Reserve 285 miles away
- Port St Johns 290 miles away
Photos of Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve
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Game-viewing in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
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.
Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
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.
Falaza Game Park & Spa
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.