The Big-5 Safari
Experience Africa's wildlife in South Africa.
Big-5 Safari in South Africa
Extend your stay and experience Africa's Big-5 in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Reserve in South Africa.
Hluhluwe iMfolozi is the oldest Game Reserve in South Africa and is home to Africa's Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino as well as a huge diversity of other animals.
Day 11
Day 11: Full Day Big-5 Safari.
Early morning rise for your game drive within the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve.
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is the oldest reserve in South Africa and is home to many of Africa's wildlife such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Rhino, Giraffe, Buffalo and much more.
During the day you will stop for breakfast and lunch at one of the many look-out points. Viewing areas overlook pans and waterholes enabling you to observe Africa's wildlife at close range.
After the game drive we return to St. Lucia where you can enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants.
More about the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Reserve
The Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Reserve is South Africa’s oldest game reserve, covering 96,000 hectares in KwaZulu-Natal. Famed for saving the white rhino from extinction through Operation Rhino, it is the only state-run park in the province where the Big Five roam freely.
Day 12
Day 12: Full Day Game Safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi.
Another early rise for a fully guided open-vehicle safari in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. The reserve is home to Africa's 'Big 5', lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the black and white rhino.
You will have breakfast and lunch within the reserve at a viewing area that overlooks a watering hole enabling you to observe Africa's wildlife at close range.
In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or one of the local restaurants.
Overnight St. Lucia, South Africa.
More about the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Reserve
The Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Reserve is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and both black and white rhinoceros), alongside a rich variety of other wildlife including cheetahs, spotted hyenas, African wild dogs, giraffes, zebra, blue wildebeest, hippos, warthogs, and many antelope species.
Day 13
Day 13: Transfer to Durban International Airport.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before you depart St. Lucia and head for Durban International Airport arriving around 1pm (13:00).
Domestic and International flights need to be planned accordingly to allow for check-in requirements of the airline.
Big-5 Safari Extension
Our Big-5 Safari Extension can be added to our 11-day Shark Diving Adventure.
Pricing
2026 Pricing
Big-5 Safari Extension
Sharing: €680 / £595
Single room: €780 / £682
2027 Pricing
Big-5 Safari Extension
Sharing: €680 / £595
Single room: €780 / £682
What's Included
What's Included
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation (incl. breakfast).
- 2 days Big-5 Safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi.
- Breakfast and Lunch on Safari.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas (we will help with the information)
Booking Information
Add 'Big-5 Safari Extension' when selecting your dates.
Dates, Availability & BookingsPlease don't book your flights until we have confirmed availability.