The game is plentiful in the many reserves and game parks in Kwazulu Natal and the area is often overlooked in favour of its more famous cousins like the Kruger. But this really should not be the case.
- Diverse habitats support diverse game
- Go canoeing on Lake St. Lucia
- See turtles as they lay their eggs on the beach
- SPot the Big Five on a game drive!
- Some of the best birding in South Africa
- Stay in the lap of luxury at a safari lodge
Known for their incredible diversity of habitats and wild inhabitants the game parks and reserves in
Kwazulu Natal should not be overlooked in favour of those parks in Mpumalanga, such as the
Kruger. Consider that in
Kwazulu Natal the weather is milder, the grasses are greener and the lodges are on a par as is the game viewing. Couple that with the fact that the safari experience is relatively underutilized by tourists and you have the makings of the perfect destination for an exclusive safari experience.
NB: We have been on Safari here a number of times and can answer all your questions.
Contact us to plan your tailormade trip!
Reserves such as the
Hluhluwe Umfolozi National Park are overshadowed by the
Kruger and
Sabi Sands, yet neither of those places would have any black rhino at all if it wasn't for Hluhluwe. Some years ago the black rhino population of virtually every park in southern Africa was zero, niks, nada. Except for Hluhluwe which maintained its population and it is from here and here alone that black rhino were reintroduced throughout southern Africa. Nearby is the spectacular
Phinda Private Game Reserve which supports seven different habitats including the endangered 'sand forest'. These various habitats make for a place of diverse game viewing, where you are likely to see almost all the
Big Five, maybe even the leopard.
The nearby
Lake St Lucia is a
World Heritage Site, with the greatest population of crocodiles in Africa and Makatana Bay Lodge and Hluhluwe River Lodge make great places from which to explore the area. So not only is Kwazulu Natal a great choice for a safari, but there are few better places to combine a bush and beach holiday!
