Explore Zululand with us!
The Hluhluwe Rhino Route is an area of the Elephant Coast region, rich in culture, wildlife & tourism.
The area is home to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, boasting the Big Five, it is the oldest game reserve in Africa.
Just east of Hluhluwe is False Bay Park, which forms part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a renowned heritage site which offers estuarine fishing, walking trails and picnic sites.
Between this biodiversity you will find art studios, museums, curio stores, farm stalls, fresh produce markets, traditional Zulu villages, a reptile & crocodile park, craft beer brewery, restaurants and cafes, a gin distillery, a cheetah and wildcat sanctuary, boating, fishing, pineapple farm tours, walks and trails.
Whether you stay 3, 7, or 10 days – the possibilities are endless!
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Game Viewing Experience
Discover the Big-5 and the oldest proclaimed Game Reserve in Africa!
Rolling hills and magnificent Big-5 sightings - visit Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, famous for its successful conservation of the endangered White Rhino.
Dinizulu Safaris offers 3-, 6-, and 9-hour open-vehicle game drives with registered and professionally trained field guides for exploring Hluhluwe-iMfolozi or Mkhuze Game Reserve.
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Sunset River Cruise
Experience the beauty of a South African sunset on a relaxing river cruise. As the day cools and the sky turns shades of orange and gold, keep an eye out for hippos and crocodiles along the river banks. The area is also a haven for birdlife!
A peaceful and memorable way to experience the natural beauty of the region.
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Private Night Drive
Discover a different side of the African bush on a guided night drive through a private game reserve!
As darkness falls, the bush comes alive with nocturnal activity, offering the chance to spot species rarely seen during the day. Watch out for Bushbabies, elusive Genets, Civets, Porcupines, and other nocturnal animals.
With an experienced guide, guests gain a unique insight into the wildlife, sights, smells and sounds of the bush after sunset.
A memorable and distinctly different safari experience!
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Explore game parks, wetlands, lakes & beaches!
Here are our suggestions for a 3 day stay.
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DAY 1 - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Drive your own vehicle and spend the day at the world-renowned and oldest South African game park, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Enjoy a packed picnic at the Maphumulo Picnic area, a well situated vantage point.
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Book a guided safari with Dinizulu Safaris. Feel the wind in your hair in a 4X4 open-vehicle tour led by trained & certified guides with local experience.
End the day with a braai (barbecue) on the First Light patio with St Lucia Lake views and drinks at the fire pit under the African stars.
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DAY 2 - Visit Western Shores & Lake St Lucia
From First Light Guest Home, drive to Mtubatuba and turn left at Nyalazi to the Northern Gate of Western Shores. Enter the park and drive the scenic route through to the exit at the Southern Gate at Lake St Lucia.
Enjoy delicious seafood or a local curry & cocktail at the St Lucia Ski Boat Club.
Book an afternoon cruise through the ‘Home of the Hippo” on Lake St Lucia. Get up close and personal with hippo and croc sightings.
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DAY 3 - Self-Guided Walking Tour at False Bay Park
False Bay Park forms the western boundary of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It is easily accessible from Hluhluwe and a ‘must see’ in the area.
The park’s shoreline runs for over 22 kilometres most of which is accessible via walking trails. The Mpophomeni Trail meanders through dense canopy forest while the Ingwe and Dukandlovu Trails hug the shoreline for several kilometres with superb views of the lake.
Enjoy a meal at the local hidden gem, Delishh Restaurant.
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Extend Your Stay
For those who linger a little longer, the region continues to unfold in remarkable ways:
Mkhuze Game Reserve – a bird watcher’s paradise
Eastern Shores – Cape Vidal beach day & fishing charters
Lake Josini – Tiger fishing on the Shayamanzi Houseboat
Sodwana Bay – For experienced divers, explore 19 reef and ocean dive sites