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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Big 5 and St. Lucia Wetland Safari

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Start and end in Durban
5.0 (12 reviews)

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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

    Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    Start point
    Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa (Accommodation of choice, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Braai (BBQ) dinner at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    • Guided trip with history and facts of the area
    • Elephant interaction - feeding and touching elephants in sanctuary
    • Safari game drive to camp
    • Sunset game drive with Umfolozi River stop
    • Sundowners and snacks
    • Braai (BBQ) dinner at camp
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    Umfolozi River
  3. Day 2

    Full Day Big 5 Safari

    Full Day Big 5 Safari
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot coffee and tea), Brunch (Scrumptious brunch cooked by guide), Dinner (Traditional South African meal)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive (approximately 4 hours)
    • Mid-drive tea, coffee and snack break
    • Brunch at camp
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Sunset viewing
    • Campfire gathering with constellation identification
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
  4. Day 3

    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi to St. Lucia Estuary

    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi to St. Lucia Estuary
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp before checkout)

    Included Activities

    • Final early morning game drive
    • Breakfast at camp
    • Transfer to St. Lucia Wetland
    • 2-hour boat cruise on estuary and into reserve
    • Hippo and crocodile viewing
    • Afternoon drive exploring Cape Vidal beach
    • Sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Night drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park to search for hyena, bushbabies, chameleons and leopard
    Landmarks
    St. Lucia Wetland
    Cape Vidal
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  5. Day 4

    St. Lucia to Durban

    St. Lucia to Durban
    End point
    Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa (Airport or Accommodation of choice, 16:00 - 16:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Optional walk around St. Lucia town
    • Optional walk to estuary mouth
    • Transfer to Durban
    Landmarks
    St. Lucia Estuary

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Rating
4.9 (27 reviews)
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5.0
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
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    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.9
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  • Richard5.0•June 2019
    Living in London, we tend not to see the wildlife one can experience on a safari like this. I had the pleasure of...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • NickHildebrandt5.0•June 2019
    It was an amazing and phenomenal trip! The days where full of animals, birds and fantastic stories! It was the second...
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    Traveled in December 2017
  • WayneCowden5.0•June 2019
    Unbelievable trip, super hosts with local knowledge - had a blast
    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Awesome Stuff Wayne, glad you had an epic trip.
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  • NatashavanWyk5.0•June 2019
    Incredible Tour Provider! Professional with great personal touches.
    Traveled in December 2018
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hey Tash. Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so happy you had a great time with us. Cheers.
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  • Kirsten5.0•June 2019
    Absolutely brilliant! Cant wait for our next trip!
    Traveled in May 2018
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hi Kirsten, thank you for the review. We can't wait to see you again!!
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  • Lizelle5.0•June 2019
    Great experience, had an awesome safari! Highly recommend them to anyone going to South Africa. Very knowledgeable...
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    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hey Lizelle. Great to hear from you, thank you so much for the review. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Cheers.
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  • Gayle5.0•June 2019
    Amazing service and good quality for money.
    Traveled in June 2017
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hi Gayle. Thank you so much. So happy you enjoyed it. Cheers.
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  • BjHoltzhausen5.0•June 2019
    Great thought out company , fantastic service and knowledge! Made the trip a lifetime memory and experience! Highly...
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    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hi BJ. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and the kind words. Cheers.
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    Rob4.5•June 2019
    Great service, and great knowledge of the country
    Traveled in February 2019
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hi Rob. Thank you very much. Hope to see you on one of our tours some time again soon. We'll do everything we can to hopefully convert those 4's into 5 stars. Cheers.
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  • MattBaynes5.0•June 2019
    Five star tour which I highly recommend. Great value for money. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic...
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    Traveled in January 2019
    Reply from: Endless Summer Tours
    Hi Matty. We can't wait to have you back! So happy you enjoyed your trip with us so much. All the best until next time. Cheers.
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