South Africa

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Rolling hills, long views and a park where rhino are part of the story. In Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, you can drive yourself among the Big Five and other wildlife.

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Rhino are part of this park’s history.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park was established in 1895 and is the oldest nature reserve in Africa.

The park played a major role in rhino conservation, and sightings here are common.

Alongside the Big Five, giraffe, cheetah and wild dog also live in the area. The northern section is especially varied in both wildlife and birdlife.

Drive yourself. Or head out with a guide.

You can explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi in your own 4x4. Information along the driving routes adds context as you move through the park.

You can also leave the vehicle behind for a guided walk or join a guided game drive.

Viewing hides around the park give you time to sit quietly and watch what moves through the landscape.

View trips from the region

Rolling country and wildlife share the same view.

The park covers around 96,000 hectares, with a varied landscape of hills and open views.

This area was once the exclusive hunting ground of King Shaka.

Accommodation is available at iMfolozi Mpila Camp in the iMfolozi section of the park.

What you can do in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park:

  • Game drives
  • Guided walks

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