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South Africa – 4-day Hluhluwe Safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – Private self-drive

4 days / 3 nights
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Country

South Africa

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

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South Africa – 4-day Hluhluwe Safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – Private self-drive

From $855
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Includes

Hire car economy category, 200 kilometres per day, a/c and insurance
3 nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge on a full board basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, South Africa

The Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is the jewel in the crown of the KwaZulu Natal game reserves. Proclaimed in 1895, it is also the oldest game reserve in Africa. Initially two separate reserves, they were joined to create a single 94,000 hectare reserve which is home to one-fifth of the world's black and white rhino population. It was here that the internationally acclaimed Operation Rhino started in the 1960s, successfully capturing and relocating white rhino to havens within South Africa and abroad. The Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park was the first reserve to introduce walking safaris and its Wilderness Trails are internationally renowned. Visitors can also look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffe, numerous antelope speices, as well as a wide variety of bird species.
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
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  • Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, , Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge - the only private lodge in the reserve - offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory. 18 well appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestle on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. The lodge, built in 2015, is designed in a contemporary style with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials.
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
    Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at Durban airport, pick-up your car and drive to Hluhluwe Game Reserve.  Once you arrive, settle in, and then you will head out on your first afternoon game drive.

Transfer Time: ~5 hours

  • Self Drive from King Shaka International Airport [DUR] to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge are:

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Guided snorkelling
  • Kayaking
  • Cultural tours to Mabibi Community
  • Turtle tracking walks (in seasons November - February)
  • Guided forest walks

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

  • Self Drive from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge to King Shaka International Airport [DUR]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
South Africa
Day 1-2

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

The Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is the jewel in the crown of the KwaZulu Natal game reserves.

Accommodations

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Day 1-4

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, , Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts.

May - June 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 14,840
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 19,830
  • Per child sharing, 4-12 years: ZAR 6,510*
  • Per child sharing, 13-18 years: ZAR 10,275*

July 2025- April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 18,480
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 24,590
  • Per child sharing, 4-12 years: ZAR 8,310*
  • Per child sharing, 13-18 years: ZAR 12,975*

*A supplement may apply to families travelling with more than 1 child as a bigger vehicle may be needed

South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal Bush and Beach

There are only positive things to say about our trip to Rhino lodge and St Lucia: the accommodation was top quality, great food, a very well organised trip and the staff were very helpful.
We saw rhinos, some lions, wild dogs, plenty of different antelope. Plus giraffes, which we got to walk amongst in the veld.
Overall, it was a very special experience for my companions and myself.

Mark Harmer
Only Positives

South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal Safari

There are only positive things to say about our trip to Rhino lodge and St Lucia: the accommodation was top quality, great food, a very well organised trip and the staff were very helpful.
We saw rhinos, some lions, wild dogs, plenty of different antelope. Plus giraffes, which we got to walk amongst in the veld.
Overall, it was a very special experience for my companions and myself.

Mark Harmer
Amazing trip

Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa

This was an amazing trip that we simply would not have found had it not been for Indigo Safaris. From the initial enquiry right through to booking and post trip, they were a delight to deal with. Wow! What a place. Just three hours from Durban, this was an amazing safari. It was just the perfect blend of super organised, yet relaxed, great animal watching (but very much still wild); lovely food (and plenty of it). And the ambience was one of enjoyment in a premium setting. not luxury and stand-offish. Everything just worked, from 1pm arrival to 10am leaving three days later, we were looked after by real people doing a great job.

Paul
Highlight of the year

Tamsyn & Nick – General

Above excellence

Our booking far out weighed our expectations. Our guides where not only very friendly but very informative. We made so many new friends and wanted to bring everyone home to Canada with us lol We are now in the middle of planning our next trip. My husband and I highly recommend using Indigo Safaris for your travel bookings.

Tamsyn & Nick
Canada

Sarah H. General

The team at Indigo Safaris crafted a dream vacation for us. The attention to detail, the seamless coordination, and the breathtaking destinations made this one of the best experiences of our lives.

Sarah H.
United States

Peter L. General

From the moment we booked to the final day of our trip, everything was taken care of. The lodges were superb, and the safaris were out of this world. Highly recommended!

Peter L.
United Kingdom