DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Depart the quayside and travel by coach in a northerly direction along the national highway. The journey ends on arrival at Memorial Gate, where a short comfort stop is made before changing over into the open vehicles.

Your unforgettable adventure tour in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game reserve now begins. The reserve preserves not only the wildlife of Zululand but also something of the indefinable charm and tradition of the natural surroundings, one of the most fascinating parts of Africa. The reserve has become well known for its small population of the rare, white rhino. In addition to rhino, the reserve has a spectacular variety of bird and animal life, including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, mountain reedbuck, kudu and warthog. During an open-vehicle game drive, we hope to encounter many of these beautiful animals close up.

A buffet lunch will be served at the scenic Hilltops Restaurant, overlooking the rolling green hills of the National Park. After lunch, return to Memorial Gate, looking-out for game en route. At Memorial Gate, re-board your coach and transfer back to the quayside at Richards Bay.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve preserves not only the wildlife of Zululand but also something of the indefinable charm and tradition of the natural surroundings of one of the most fascinating parts of Africa. A 2-hour game drive takes you out in search of the reserve’s abundant wildlife, including the rare white rhino for which it is known, followed by lunch overlooking the rolling green hills of the National Park.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 – 01:30 Depart the quayside and drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
01:30 – 01:45 Arrive at Memorial Gate - and change over into the open vehicles. Toilet facilities are available
01:45 – 03:45 Game-viewing in 10-seater 4x4 open vehicles (the vehicles have a canvas roof covering, offering shade from the sun)
03:45 – 04:45 Buffet Barbecue Lunch at Hilltops Restaurant
04:45 – 06:00 Drive back at Memorial Gate – and re-board the coaches
06:00 – 07:30 Return to the quayside in Richards Bay by coach

Approximate duration: 7½ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended
- Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones on or during the game drives
- Guests are not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals
- Smoking is not permitted during the game-drives
- For safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 years allowed on the open vehicles
- The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back problems
- It could be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles

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