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Go on safari at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and search for the Big 5
Visit the Emdoneni Cat Project and get up close with magnificent cat species
Enjoy a day in nature, out of the city
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Get up close with South Africa’s iconic wildlife and rare wild cats on this unforgettable day trip to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and the Emdoneni Cat Project. Perfect for families and animal lovers, this safari adventure departs Durban for the heart of Zululand’s oldest reserve, where the Big 5 roam across 98,000 hectares of rolling savannah. Your expert guide will lead you on a closed-vehicle safari, pausing to admire the region’s rich fauna and flora. After a scenic lunch at Hilltop Camp, continue the wildlife journey before visiting the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary. Here, you’ll enjoy an educational, hands-on tour, meeting African wildcats, caracals, cheetahs, and servals—species cared for and rehabilitated by the sanctuary. The tour’s unique highlight is the rare opportunity to interact with South Africa’s endangered cats, making it a popular and enlightening family outing. Return to Durban with a newfound appreciation for the region’s natural wonders.

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