South Africa - 4-day Hluhluwe Safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge - Tailored Self-drive

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South Africa – 4-day Hluhluwe Safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – Tailored Self-drive

4 days / 3 nights
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

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Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

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South Africa – 4-day Hluhluwe Safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – Tailored Self-drive

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Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Includes

Rental car, economy class, manual transmission, air conditioner, full insurance and unlimited kilometres*
3 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis
2 daily, shared game drives
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Fuel and toll fees
Drinks
Activities not mentioned
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 shared 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:

After some early morning coffee, you will head out on your first shared morning game drive. When you arrive back at camp, you will enjoy a warm, cooked breakfast. You will have the opportunity to relax at the lodge, have a snooze, read a book or go on your own exploration adventure, such as a guided game walk or indulge in a spa treatment (both available at additional cost and must be booked in advance).

After lunch, you will go on a shared afternoon game drive to search for more animals. There will also be a community visit outing on one of the days to learn about the local culture. After your second game drive of the day, come back to camp and partake in a delicious dinner.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

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.

January - April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 18,915
  • Single traveller: ZAR 25,650
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 25,235
  • Per child sharing, 3-11 years*: ZAR 8,385
  • Per child sharing, 12-18 years*: ZAR 13,205

May - June 2026 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FOR FREE AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 16,185
  • Single traveller: ZAR 20,100
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 21,685
  • Per child sharing, 3-11 years*: ZAR 7,020
  • Per child sharing, 12-18 years*: ZAR 11,160

July - December 2026 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FOR FREE IN SEPTEMBER AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 20,080
  • Single traveller: ZAR 25,150
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 26,735
  • Per child sharing, 3-11 years*: ZAR 8,940
  • Per child sharing, 12-18 years*: ZAR 14,095

January - April 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 20,340
  • Single traveller: ZAR 25,405
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 27,150
  • Per child sharing, 3-11 years*: ZAR 8,995
  • Per child sharing, 12-18 years*: ZAR 14,195

*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