Spend one day in Hluhluwe Imfolozi and the next day in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park exploring 2 great game reserves. This tour also includes a 2 hour hippo and croc boat cruise at the great St Lucia Estuary also in Isimangaliso.

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over 98k hectares of beautiful African landscape. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and varied. The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve is noted for its White Rhino conservation. Their Centenary Capture Centre is celebrated for its exceptional research in animal capture, rehabilitation and release as well their approach to sustainable ecotourism in South Africa.

The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the Unesco site dates back over century. The reserve is considered South Africa's third largest park with its’ unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328k hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles. Isimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.

We return back to Durban in the afternoon of day 2.