After arrival at Durban airport you will be met and start your journey to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, where you will stay at Rhino Ridge Safari lodge for 3 nights. In the afternoon you can join your first shared safari drive, if time allows.
Transfer time: ~3 hours
Shared afternoon game drive
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.
Take time to go on a community walk, which is included in your rate. Or, if you wish to experience a safari on foot as well as from the vehicle, book a game walk with the lodge for ~ZAR 600 per person. Walks take +- 3 hours am/pm and are subject to availability - min 2 pax, max 4 pax per armed ranger.
Child policy for game walks:
- Children under 14 years not permitted.
- Children 14 - 15 years must be accompanied by 1 parent/guardian.
- Children 16 years & older allowed on walks without a parent/guardian.
Shared morning and afternoon game drive
Game Walks
Mpembeni Community Walk/Drive
Transfer time: ~4 hours
Shared morning game drive
Activities from Thonga Beach Lodge include:
- Guided snorkeling and use of snorkeling equipment
- Guided walks
- Kayaking
- Sundowners at Lake Sibaya including a sundowner drink
- Cultural tours to Mabibi Community
- Scuba diving - at additional cost
- 4x4 Turtle tracking between November and the end of February - at additional cost
Spa treatments are also on offer.
Transfer time: ~5 hours
We would love to assist you with any additions to your Kwa-Zulu Natal trip, from Cape Town and the Garden Route to Victoria Falls and beyond.
