Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve: Hluhluwe, South Africa

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Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve

With it's huge diversity of wildlife, landscapes and scenery, the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve offers a wide range of activities.

Set in the heart of Zululand, the oldest game reserve in Africa where Zulu kings such as Dingiswayo and Shaka hunted and put in place the first conservation laws, where today the "big five" of African legend stalk the verdant savannah. Established in 1895 game viewing is the prime attraction. Viewing hides overlook pans and waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range. .

As the home of Operation Rhino in the 1950s and 60s, the Park became world renowned for its white rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is famed include wilderness trails which origionated in Imfolozi in the 1950s and its renowned Game Capture unit recently upgraded into the Centenary Capture Centre, a bench mark for animal capture and sustainable utilization throughout Africa. The Park covers some 96 000 ha and contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora.Hluhluwe is characterised by hilly topography,and this northen section of the park is noted for its wide variety of both bird and animal life.

Apart from game-viewing drives, there are two self-guided auto trails which provide information on both the management and natural history of the reserve.Guided walks are also available, particularly rewarding in the early morning and late afternoon.

There is a 40 seater boat on Hluhluwe dam which takes visitors on guided trips twice a day. The trips are conducted by an experienced community guide and visitors can see an excellent range of birds and animals within the park while the Zulu culture is covered in the community areas outside.

AUTO TRAILS:

Auto trails in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park are designed for the convenience of visitors who wish to discover the secrets of the bushveld from seclusion of their own vehicle.

SELF-GUIDED FOOT TRAILS:

The Imfolozi section of the park has three self-guided foot trails, at Emoyeni Mpila, Enkulu and Masinda Ncane. Guide books are available to help visitors interpret the many points of interest along these trails.

DAY WALKS:

Short day walks of approximately two hours are conducted from Mpila and Hilltop Camps under the supervision of an experienced field ranger. These walks may be booked at Reception in both camps.

GAME DRIVERS:

Open vehicle night and day drives provide unique opportunities of viewing game. A knowledgeable guide is at hand to answer questions . Booking is at Reception on a first come first serve basis.

WILDERNESS TRAILS:

Available from mid-March to mid-December , Wilderness Trails in Imfolozi offer an unforgettable bush experience. The trail is a three-day hike into the heart of the 30 000 ha Wilderness area. The first and last nights are spent at Mndindini Trails Camp overlooking the White Mfolozi River, while the second and third nights are spent in a tented camp in the heart of the Wilderness area. Trailists are accompanied by an experienced game ranger through this utterly unspoilt terrain. All food is included in the tariff.

WEEKEND WILDERNESS TRAILS:

Weekend wilderness trails begin at 13:30 on Friday afternoons and end on Sunday afternoons , with two nights spent in the bush, at a tented camp. Designed for those unable to find time for the full wilderness trail, these value-for -money trails cost half the price of the traditional trail, and are also run from mid-March to mid-December.

BOAT TOURS ON THE HLUHLUWE DAM:

A 40 seater boat takes visitors on twice daily guided tours on Hluhluwe Dam. The trips are conducted by an experienced community guide and visitors can see interesting birds and animals within the park while the Zulu culture is covered in the community areas outside.

WILDLIFE

Hluhluwe Imfolozi is one of South Africa's most popular game parks affording visitors fascinating wildlife encounters. The wide range of plant life in the park gives rise to a diversity of mammals, birdlife, reptiles and amphibians. The BIG FIVE - lion, rhino (back & white) elephant, buffalo and leopard are all to be seen in the park, as well as a variety of other species, including cheetah, wild dog and giraffe. It is also one of the best places in the world to see nyala.

Source: South Africa Tourism

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	Bonamanzi Game Park From US$52 per person per night	Bonamanzi Game Park, a Natural Heritage site, is one of the largest private wildlife and birding parks in Zululand. With over 4000 hectares of pristine bush to explore, each day is a different experience.

	Thanda Private Game Reserve From US$339 per person per night	Thanda Private Game Reserve boasts a five-star main lodge, tented camp and award-winning wellness centre on its Big Five property. Thanda, meaning 'love' in Zulu, is an expression of the union of Zulu culture, wildlife, romnatic decadence and exclusivity.

	Falaza Game Park From US$111 per person per night	Falaza Game Park offers you nature, game viewing and fun. A unique feature is the luxury tented accommodation which evokes memories of African safaris of a bygone colonial era. Falaza Game Park is conveniently located close to some of South Africa's finest wildlife conservation areas.

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