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South Africa – 6-day KwaZulu Natal Bush & Water Safari – Private accommodated

6 days / 5 nights
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park • Zululand

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Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Zululand

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South Africa – 6-day KwaZulu Natal Bush & Water Safari – Private accommodated

From $1,675
Ghost Mountain Inn
Ghost Mountain Inn
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Ghost Mountain Inn

Includes

Private road transfers
3 nights in Hluhluwe Game Reserve on a full-board basis
2 daily, shared game drives in Hluhluwe
2 nights at Ghost Mountain on a half-board basis
1 boat cruise on Lake Jozini and a ZAR 500 spa voucher per person from Ghost Mountain Inn
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Drinks
Meals not mentioned
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:

Upon arrival at King Shaka Airport, you will be met and transferred to Hluhluwe, where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Settle in and then enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

Transfer time: ~3 hours

  • Transfer 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:

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. Dinner is served before you settle in for the night to the symphony of the wild.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

  • Game Walk

  • Mpembeni Community Walk/Drive

Zululand, South Africa

Extending along the spectacularly scenic northern coast of KwaZulu Natal to the border of beautiful Mozambique, Zululand is known for its wild landscapes, traditional cultural heritage and an array of protected game and nature reserves. This breathtaking area features magnificent beaches, mangrove swamps, unspoilt estuaries, rivers, lakes and rolling grasslands scattered with indigenous forest and scrublands. Enjoy a visit to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, world-renowned for its rhino conservation; explore Ithala Game Reserve, inhabited by abundant wildlife and rare bird species; and spend a day at Shakaland, a film location that has been transformed into Zululand’s tourist epicentre featuring the best of the Zulu culture.
Zululand
Zululand
Zululand
Zululand
Zululand
Zululand
  • Ghost Mountain Inn

    Day 4 - 6

    At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in the charming little town of Mkuze in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, lies the privately owned, award-winning Ghost Mountain Inn. This beautiful, intimate hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the game and coastal reserves of the Elephant Coast. Discover the abundance of wildlife and scenic splendours of this rich and diverse region during game drives, guided walks and boat cruises in the company of knowledgeable rangers. Alternatively, be pampered with skin and body treatments at the on-site spa or simply enjoy the pools, gym and glorious indigenous gardens. Rooms at the Ghost Mountain Inn offer a private patio, a satellite TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms are more spacious and include a refrigerator.
    Ghost Mountain Inn
    Ghost Mountain Inn
    Ghost Mountain Inn
    Ghost Mountain Inn
    Ghost Mountain Inn
    Ghost Mountain Inn
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After enjoying a last shared morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to Ghost Mountain Inn in Zululand for the next 2 nights. Settle in and enjoy some leisure time.

Transfer time: ~1 1/2 hours

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge to Ghost Mountain Inn

  • Check-in to Ghost Mountain Inn

Day 5

Day Notes:

Today, you will go on a boat cruise on Lake Jozini. Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa’s largest dams. Several exquisite gorges abound with cycads and a wide variety of birds. On the western side of the dam, one might see elephants, rhinos, hippos and crocodiles.

You also have a ZAR 500 spa voucher included in your stay, so before or after the boat cruise, you can enjoy a spa treatment.

  • Shared boat cruise

Day 6
  • Check-out from Ghost Mountain Inn

  • Transfer from Ghost Mountain Inn 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.
Zululand
South Africa
Day 4-5

Zululand

Extending along the spectacularly scenic northern coast of KwaZulu Natal to the border of beautiful Mozambique, Zululand is known for its wild landscapes, traditional cultural heritage and an array of protected game and nature 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.
Ghost Mountain Inn
Zululand
Day 4-6

Ghost Mountain Inn

At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in the charming little town of Mkuze in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, lies the privately owned, award-winning Ghost Mountain Inn.

July - October 2025 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FREE AT RHINO RIDGE IN SEPTEMBER

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 29,055
  • Single traveller: ZAR 35,115
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 42,110
  • Per child sharing, age 4 - 12 years*: ZAR 11,120
  • Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,370

1 November - 31 December 2025 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 29,535
  • Single traveller: ZAR 35,730
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 42,725
  • Per child sharing, age 4 - 12 years*: ZAR 11,400
  • Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,370

January - April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 30,875
  • Single traveller: ZAR 37,010
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 45,280
  • Per child sharing, age 4 - 12 years*: ZAR 11,460
  • Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,370
  • Supplement for all-inclusive package at Ghost Mountain Inn: ZAR 2,400

May - June 2026 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FREE AT RHINO RIDGE IN MAY & JUNE

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 28,145
  • Single traveller: ZAR 33,460
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 41,730
  • Per child sharing, age 4 - 12 years*: ZAR 10,095
  • Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,520
  • Supplement for all-inclusive package at Ghost Mountain Inn: ZAR 2,400

July - October 2026 - STAY A 4TH NIGHT FREE AT RHINO RIDGE IN SEPTEMBER

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 32,045
  • Single traveller: ZAR 38,510
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 46,780
  • Per child sharing, age 4 - 12 years*: ZAR 12,015
  • Supplement for Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge per person sharing: ZAR 5,760
  • Supplement for all-inclusive package at Ghost Mountain Inn: ZAR 2,400

 

* For families with more than 1 child, there will be a small transfer supplement, because a bigger car has to be booked.

 ** Families with kids under 6 have to book a private vehicle

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

Anna R. General

Indigo Safaris provided the ultimate safari experience. We saw the Big Five, stayed in incredible lodges, and made memories we will treasure forever.

Anna R.
Germany

Cynthia Lourenco Tach General

I had a great experience with Indigo Safaris. The team was very professional and responsive in answering all my concerns and ensuring I had a great experience. My trip was implemented by a local partner very professional. It was one of my best trip experiences.

Cynthia Lourenco Tach
South Africa

Elizabeth T. General

Every moment of our trip was magical. The combination of professional guidance and stunning landscapes made this an extraordinary adventure.

Elizabeth T.
Australia