About
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park lies in South Africa and is, according to its description, Africa's oldest proclaimed nature reserve. It is best known for its white rhino conservation programme, which helped save the species from extinction, and a visit here is as much about seeing that success on the ground as it is about wildlife in general.
What to expect
The park covers a varied terrain of rolling hills, ancient fig forests and acacia woodland. This mix of habitats means the scenery changes as you drive, and the animals you see will change with it. Visitors can spot the Big Five here, the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino that many travellers hope to find on an African safari.
Birdwatchers will also find plenty to occupy them, with more than 300 species recorded in the park. Game viewing is a central part of the experience, and the park is noted for some of the best rhino sightings available.
Who it suits
- Visitors who want a classic safari with a good chance of seeing the Big Five
- Those interested in conservation and the story of the white rhino's recovery
- Birdwatchers looking for a wide range of species across varied habitats
- Travellers who enjoy the changing landscapes of hills, forest and woodland
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi suits a visit of a day or more, giving time for game drives across different parts of the reserve. Check current arrangements with the park before you travel, as details of access and facilities are not covered here.