Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour
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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. This 96000 hectare Park is home to the African Big 5, Wild Dogs, Cheetah and much more.
Historically this is also the Park that single-handedly saved the Rhinos from near extinction in the '60s when less than 100 Rhinos roamed the planet. King Shaka also made use of the southern section (Umfolozi) as his personal hunting grounds in days gone by.
This park not only offers the most magical sights and sounds but some fascinating historical facts. All of our rangers have numerous years of experience in their respective fields and will undoubtedly ensure that you have a marvelous day out on your Full-Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Safari.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Children under the age of 6 years old are allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area
Your game ranger for the day will pick you up at your accommodation at 05:00 am in St Lucia. You will then be transferred to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Nyalazi Gate (the southern section of the Park). All clients meeting us at the Nyalazi Gate please if you would be their by 06:00 am. Once everyone is onboard your ranger will offer you an introduction to the Park, let you know regarding the area or destination for the day and you are off on a magnificent day's wildlife safari. The Park is home to the African Big 5, Cheetah, Wild Dogs and much more. Sit back and enjoy as the Bush comes alive. Early morning departures are more productive as this is when the predators are more active enhancing your chances of seeing them. The full-day Big 5 safari includes Breakfast, Bush Lunch, and Refreshments.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Breakfast and Refreshments are included while at one of the numerous picnic spots
All Conservation Levies are Included on this Safari
Enjoy a traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), salads and refreshments included at lunch
All vehicles carry additional coolers with bottled water for all clients for the duration of the Safari
Blankets are also provided on all of the game drive vehicles
Gratuities are not included
Pickup points
Elephant Lake Hotel
3 Mullett Street, St Lucia South Africa
St Lucia Ecolodge and Conference Centre
135 Hornbill Street St Lucia South Africa
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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour
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Reviews
365 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day, great experience!
travelmania1234,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Jabu in the park, we saw a lot of animals and enjoyed every minute of the trip including the breakfast and braai. Delicious! We learnt a lot from Jabu about wildlife and the behaviour wild animals. Highly recommendation, must-do!! Booking online was easy and Helen from the office was very helpful! Great job, we are back, whenever we are back!
Best safari so far!
tommit857,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Guide Fred! was very professional and we had many funny conversations. He expertly showed us all the animals and told us about them. His eyesight is only slightly worse than eagle's. All the equipment were good! Easily the Best safari I have ever been.
Sifiso is the best safari guide i've ever had
Jordan O,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My best friend and I had the most incredible safari experience — truly outstanding from start to finish and amazing value for money. Everything was so well organised and exceeded our expectations. Our safari guide, Sofiso, completely made the experience. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, deeply respectful of the animals, and clearly cared about both their wellbeing and ours. He had an incredible instinct for knowing exactly where the animals were — it honestly felt like he just knew where to go — and because of that, we saw so much more than we ever expected. He took the time to explain everything, answered all our questions, and made sure we felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire safari. His driving was excellent and smooth, even in challenging conditions. The pickup was perfectly on time, which set the tone for a very professional and stress-free day. The safari vehicle was extremely comfortable, with blankets provided to keep us warm and even ponchos when it started to rain — such a thoughtful touch. The food provided was outstanding quality and far beyond what we expected on a safari. Additionally, Nele was incredibly helpful beforehand, providing clear and useful information before the day, which made everything easy and reassuring. This was an unforgettable safari experience — I genuinely could not think of a single improvement, even if I tried. Highly, highly recommended.
Perfect day!
Curiosity48409476663,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our guide, Sifiso. We saw three of the Big Five and plenty of other wildlife, including three cheetahs. From start to finish, Sifiso shared fascinating insights about animal behavior and tracking. Breakfast and lunch were excellent too!
Great tour with the best guide Sifiso
felix2808,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did several Safaris with Heritage tours, our guide Sifiso was by far the best. Highly recommend the tour and if you have any chance to be guided by Sifiso, you have the best day you can imagine.
A truly wonderful experience
Lauren L,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful full day safari with Sifiso! He is friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! The breakfast and lunch that was included was delicious and the game vehicle was comfortable! We were fortunate enough to see all 5 of the Big 5 which wouldn’t have been possible without Sifiso’s tenacity! Thank you for an extremely memorable day - we will never forget it!
Fantastic Day at Hluhwe-Umfolozzi Park
656SusanG,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a day with had with Siya! He excelled in all his roles-- tour guide, driver and chef. He was patient and skilled. We saw a lot of wildlife and had a relaxed and fun time.
Unforgettable experience in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park with guide "Kyle"
Schneefrau18,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the recommendation of another travel couple we explicitly requested and received "Kyle" for our day tour. We were not disappointed! Kyle's love for all animals is unmistakable and visible, which is great. We were 3 couples on the car and he tried to fulfill all wishes. And he succeeded. In addition to the numerous animal sightings (also a leopard was there), Kyle entertained us humorously and served us well for breakfast and lunch. It was a fantastic and unforgettable trip that we can absolutely recommend!
Unforgettable tour with Arno
Companion53767727003,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just in time at 5 o'clock we were picked up in our Guest House by our guide Arno, Arrived in the park we already saw the first buffalo. I can't believe how many animals Arno could track down! On the horizon, deep in the bush or on the tree, it didn't matter, Arno found them. A beautiful experience, thank you Arno!
Brilliant experience!
V826YEemilyh,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Myself, my partner and our 2yr old had a full day Safari tour guided by Kyle today and we can’t recommend this experience enough. Kyle was absolutely brilliant, very knowledgeable, accommodating and patient with our little boy. Kyle managed to show us 4 out of the big 5 within the first couple of hours of being on the park due to his superb knowledge of the animals and the park. The braai in the bush was lovely and was a fab touch to a lovely day. Since the minute we booked this tour we knew we’d made the right decision, Nele was so helpful and again very accommodating and supported us to book the right tour for us. Will recommend to all family and visitors.
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