Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Welcome to the wild heart of South Africa, where adventure meets untamed beauty, and where the call of the wild beckons you to embark on a journey like no other. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping, jaw-dropping, and awe-inspiring experience as we delve into the mesmerizing realm of safaris in the 960 km² (371 mi²) Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in South Africa.
Imagine a place where the rhythmic thump of hooves echoes through the dense thicket, where rhinos live without fear in a beautiful and wild environment, and where majestic elephants gracefully roam beneath the African sun. This is Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a mesmerizing sanctuary that has enchanted nature enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and wildlife aficionados for generations.
Get ready to throw away your city shoes and don your adventurer’s hat as we journey deep into this natural wonderland, where every corner holds the promise of a wildlife encounter that will leave you speechless. So grab your binoculars, pack your khakis, and prepare for a safari adventure that will take you on a wild rollercoaster ride through one of Africa’s most spectacular game reserves. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park awaits, and it’s time to answer the call of the wild!
Best Time To Visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi On A Safari
Our top tip, Hluhluwe offers the easiest option, logistics wise for a bush to beach vacation and offers probably the most affordable and best wildlife viewing choice due to South Africa’s currency as well as ease of travel to get to
Animals On A Safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
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South Africa’s biggest and best-known national park is home to the country’s greatest diversity of wildlife. Kruger’s real draw is an almost guaranteed encounter with the super-celebrities of the safari circuit: Africa’s iconic Big 5. You can expect sightings all year round.
This reserve encompasses an impressive 286 km² (110 mi²) of protected wildlife land. It offers some of Africa’s finest game viewing experiences, as well as 436 bird species. The reserve is particularly well known for close-up sightings of the elegant yet elusive cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.
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This is a vast area of pristine wilderness located in the north of Botswana. The entire area is superb for elephants. There are a few rival prides of lion and this is also an excellent area for spotting the elusive leopard and rare wild dog.
The Okavango Delta is one of the most inspiring wilderness locations in Africa, if not the entire planet. The Delta is a truly unspoiled wilderness with terrain ranging from dry grasslands to swamps. Possible animals to be sighted include cheetahs, lion prides, leopards on the prowl, zebra, giraffes and elephants.
This most famous park in Zimbabwe provides a haven for 107 mammal species and more than 400 recorded types of birds. If it’s elephants you want to see (there are between 45,000 and 60,000 living in Hwange), then this is the place. Hwange is most commonly combined with Victoria Falls.
Kafue National Park covers a massive 22,400 km². It remains little-known and largely unexplored with vast tracts of its virgin bush still untouched. Thanks to its size and variety of habitat types the it holds a fantastic diversity of wildlife. The Busanga Plains is famed for its prides of lions.
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