Durban Wildlife Trips in 2025/2026

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Tour

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Leave Durban at 6.30am from your Hotel, Guest House or B&B and drive through the Timber and Sugar plantations and the beautiful Zulu villages which lies in the northern Zululand. We take you to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve which lies 2.5 hours from Durban and is set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and is 98,000 hectares. The Game Drive takes place in our Land Rover or our Toyota Quantum fully air-condition. At the end of the tour we drop you back to your accomodation. We look forward to giving you a great and safe game viewing experience in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. Game drive has no specified time as we want to see as much animals as we can. At additional cost, you can also visit The Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre, Isimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park or DumaZulu Cultural Park.

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration14 hours

From

USD 229

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Half-Day Safari Tour

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Limited time doesn't mean you have to limit your African experience. Get the most of the safari experience in the least amount of time on this half-day tour. Visit three wildlife reserves: the Natal Lion Park, the African Raptor Centre and Tala Game Reserve, in under six hours to get a diverse, all-encompassing wildlife experience. The tour's first stop is the Natal Lion Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including lion, African and Asian elephants as well as rhinoceros. Your guide will drive you around the park in search of the elephants before entering the lion’s enclosure to marvel at the pride of lions. This activity is very popular among tourists as it provides a rare opportunity of being so close to lions and admiring their size and beauty. Next, visit Tala Private Game reserve that shelters diverse wildlife on its 3,000 hectares. The reserve is a rhino sanctuary and is home to over 370 birds and animals, including larger animals like giraffes, hippos and elands. Drive around the park in our closed vehicle to view all the wildlife and get a close look at the rhinos. Your guide will give you insights on the ecosystem of the area and the interesting facts about the animals.

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration6 hours

From

USD 168

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Tour

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Experience and learn more about the wildlife of South Africa on this day trip to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and the Emdoneni Cat Project. The tour departs from Durban heading north up the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will arrive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi gate 2.5 hours after departing from Durban. Your experienced guide will take you on safari and show you around the park in search of the diverse wildlife and the Big 5. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over 98 000 hectares of the beautiful African landscape. This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterized by hilly topography. The list of animals in the park is long and varied. Your guide will stop for lunch at Hilltop Camp (lunch at your own expense) giving you time to refuel and relax. The restaurant is situated at the top of the hill and gives visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the camp and surrounding areas. After lunch, you will continue with your safari before leaving the park for Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary. At Emdoneni Cat Project, you will have a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are four species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African wildcat, caracal, cheetah and serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular! After the tour, we start the two-hour journey back to Durban and will drop you off.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration13 hours

From

USD 255

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20-day South Africa, Lesotho Eswatini Explorer Camping

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Set out on a 20-day journey through South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini with a national parks focus on the Explorer Camping tour. Starting in Pretoria and ending in Cape Town, this small group adventure covers Sani Pass, Malealea, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, and thirteen additional destinations. With camping accommodation, transport, and meals included, families can immerse themselves in nature and diverse cultures. The chance to explore three countries in a single, expertly guided tour package is what makes this trip truly special.

National parks Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Tent

Age Range

18-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Kruger National Park

Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Pretoria, Hazyview, Drakensberg, Malealea, Mountain Zebra National Park, Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Saint Lucia, Durban, Underberg, Sani Pass

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Duration20 days

From

USD 2,825

USD 2,401

Saving

USD 424

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South Africa In Depth

(2 reviews )

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We had a great time, everything went very well. We were especially impressed by the excellent tour leader who was most knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous and did everything possible and more to ensure that all went smoothly. The hotels were all top-notch. Will definitely book again.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Hut

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port El

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth Airport, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, Saint Lucia, Durban, Drakensberg

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,414

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

4.7

(6 reviews )

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It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poorest -the rooms etc were lovely but there was a decidedly run down aspect to the site and the dinning room service was notable lacking -2-3hr wait after ordering but the food when it came was fine -very understaffed and pushed, not helped by sharing facilities with an inebriated wedding group. Wernan the guide was competent, knowledgeable and did all he could to facilitate the experience -including re driving thro the mountains so we could see Gods Window etc as our first journey was thro thick fog etc with no visibility. Great trip, especially for the kids.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Eco Lodge, Guest House

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay, St. Lucia, Graskop, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,750

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Durban Wildlife Tour: Kruger, Coast & Cape

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Kruger, Coast & Cape

(1 review )

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Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way. Track down elusive wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, relax on golden beaches, meeting local Xhosa communities in Cintsa and mix it up with two fun-filled nights in Cape Town. From the savanna of Kruger and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary to the dramatic ocean vistas and fertile vineyards along the Wild Coast, see the best of southern Africa's blessed natural beauty, joined by a local leader with all the best advice and a group of likeminded adventurers keen to explore.

Road trip Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Sleeper Bus, Hut

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakens

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakensberg, Lesotho Highlands, Cintsa, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Kruger National Park, Swellendam, Hermanus, Hlane Royal National Park, Mozambique Beach Camp, St Lucia Estuary, Zululand, Durban

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Duration22 days

From

USD 3,530

USD 2,739

Saving

USD 791

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Best of South Africa

(7 reviews )

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What an amazing trip. We saw so many different cultures while visiting. Our tour guide was so enthusiastic about his country. His knowledge was unbelievable. So glad I got to share in the beauty of this country. Every where we went was so interesting and I learned so much. Definitely a trip for your bucket list.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gqeberh

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Hluhluwe, Durban, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg, Chintsa

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,675

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46-day Gorillas to Victoria Falls Kruger Accommodated

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Explorer Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Nairobi, Durban, Kruger National

Nairobi, Durban, Kruger National Park, Pretoria, Lake Nakuru National Park, Jinja, Eldoret, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Bagamoyo, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba Beach, Kampala, Kande Beach, Chipata, Lusaka, Livingstone, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Hazyview, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

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Duration46 days

From

USD 10,825

USD 9,201

Saving

USD 1,624

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari Tour

Half-Day Safari Tour

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Tour

20-day South Africa, Lesotho Eswatini Explorer Camping

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