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5 days
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Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
St Lucia
South Africa – 5-day Classic Hluhluwe & St Lucia Wetland Safari – Private accommodated
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Itinerary
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, South Africa
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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.
Day 1
Day Notes:
On arrival at Durban you will be met and taken on your journey north to Hluhluwe Game Reserve, where you will be staying for 3 nights. Settle in and have a rest and if time allows enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive in the afternoon.
Transfer time: ~3 hours
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Meet & Greet
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Transfer from King Shaka International Airport [DUR] to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
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Check-in to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
Wake up before dawn for the morning game drive, starting at sunrise. Savour a hot coffee and an early-morning snack before boarding the safari vehicle and departing the lodge in search of animals. Spend 3 hours traversing the bush and looking out for wildlife before they retreat to the shelter of a tree in the heat of the day.
After returning to the lodge for a delectable hot breakfast, you’ll have time to relax and unwind, surrounded by serene African wilderness. Lounge at the pool, delve into a captivating book, have a blissful nap, or simply soak up the sights, sounds and scents of nature.
Afternoon tea is served before your next game drive, departing around 3:30 - 4:30 pm, depending on the time of year. Enjoy a sundowner stop in the bush, returning to the lodge with a spotlight to catch sight of nocturnal animals. Dinner is served before you settle in for the night to the symphony of the wild.
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Shared morning and afternoon game drive
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Game walks
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Mpembeni Community Walk/Drive
St Lucia, South Africa
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The Sandpiper Guesthouse
Day 4 - 5
Offering four-star accommodation, The Sandpiper Guesthouse borders the indigenous forest in the village of St Lucia, Kwazulu Natal and is surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property features five rooms with free Wi-Fi, TVs with DStv, tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and minibars. Guests can conveniently start their day with breakfast on-site. The guesthouse also features a swimming pool. Local activities include guided bush walks, boat cruises, safaris, birding tours and turtle tours.
Day 4
Day Notes:
After your last morning game drive and breakfast in the bush, you will be picked-up again and taken to St Lucia to enjoy the wetlands from there.
In the afternoon you will go on a 2-hour hippo boat cruise. Transfers are not included, but can easily be arranged locally.
Transfer time: ~1 1/2 hours
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
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Transfer from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge to The Sandpiper Guesthouse
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Check-in to The Sandpiper Guesthouse
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Hippo and crocodile boat tour
Day 5
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Check-out from The Sandpiper Guesthouse
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Transfer from The Sandpiper Guesthouse to King Shaka International Airport [DUR]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
St Lucia
Accommodations
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
The Sandpiper Guesthouse
1 July 2025 - 30 April 2026
- Per person sharing: ZAR 25,700
- Single traveller: ZAR 30,700*
- Solo traveller: ZAR 37,900*
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 9,600**
- Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,370
1 May - 30 June 2026 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FOR FREE & ONLY PAY FOR PARK FEES
- Per person sharing: ZAR 22,940
- Single traveller: ZAR 27,085
- Solo traveller: ZAR 34,250
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 8,120**
- Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,520
1 July 2026 - 5 January 2027* - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FOR FREE IN SEPTEMBER & ONLY PAY FOR PARK FEES
- Per person sharing: ZAR 26,835
- Single traveller: ZAR 33,080*
- Solo traveller: ZAR 40,240*
- Per child sharing, age 4 - 11 years: ZAR 10,040**
- Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,760
*A supplement of ZAR 774 applies for single/solo travellers between 18 - 20 April, 20 July - 20 August & 16 December 2025 - 5 January 2026
**Families with kids under 6 have to book a private vehicle at Rhino Ridge, costs are ZAR 7,100 - 8,150 per day, depending on the season
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.
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.
JJ South Africa
Excellent recommendations for an unforgettable trip
Indigo recommended several options for our trip, and we finally decided on Umkumbe Bush Lodge for our 3 night safari - it was an incredible unforgettable experience, the lodge itself was wonderful with great amenities, excellent food/drinks, and great tour guides. We saw all of the big 5 along with countless other wildlife, and I would highly recommend the whole experience.
Karan South Africa
Manyeleti Game Reserve perfect stay
We stayed at the Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp in the Manyeleti Game Reserve which boarders without a fence to Kruger National Park. The location, camp and accommodations were superb. Michele, our Safari consultant did an outstanding job on understanding what we wanted. Her service and our Safari were perfect 10's!!
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.
Sarah G – Beach & Safari South Africa
Every detail was flawless. We saw the Big Five in Kruger, and then spent five blissful days on Benguerra Island. Thank you for making our dream trip so easy.
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