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Nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Park, is a park covering 960 km² of hilly terrain in Zululand, in KwaZulu-Natal province. It is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. The park is the largest state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where each of the big five game animals can be found.
Situated within Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Gate time: Nov-Feb 05:00-19:00; and Mar-Oct 06:00-18:00. Gate times are strictly enforced. Conservation Levy to be paid on arrival at the gate. International Visitors pay a conservation levy of R210 per person per night (1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2017). South African Visitors are discounted by 50%. Children aged 3 to 12 yrs pay half the adult rate. Bookings made on the RACKBB rate, include a complimentary breakfast. A curio shop is available which sells basic food supplies. Unleaded petrol, diesel and oil are available at the camp. Game drives and walks are booked on arrival on first come, first served basis. Hluhluwe is a low risk malaria area, however visitors are urged to consult their doctors. A restaurant and bar facility is available at Hilltop. If you are going to be late arriving at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, a Late Entry will be charged of R500 per vehicle. Late entries will only be collected from gate from 19:00 until 22:00. All late arrivals must contact Hilltop Resort on +27 35 5620848 until 19:00 and +27 82 722 6885 after 19:00 to make arrangements to be escorted to Hilltop as no-one may drive without an escort after gate closing times.
Situated within Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Gate Time: Nov-Feb 05:00-19:00 and Mar-Oct 06:00-18:00. Gate times are strictly enforced. Conservation Levy to be paid on arrival at the gate. International Visitors pay a conservation levy of R175. per person per night (1 Nov 2015 – 31 Oct 2016) or R210pppn (1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2017). South African visitors are discounted by 50%. Children aged 3 to 12 yrs pay half the adult rate. Please bring your own drinking water. Pets are not permitted in the reserve. Mpila is not fenced. Guests are advised to stay within the parameters of their units after sunset. Unleaded petrol is available at Mpila. Mpila Camp has generator power from 07:00-22:00 daily. Masinda Lodge and the Bush lodges have power from 06:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00. Basic food supplies are available at the curio shop. Wood is not supplied, it can be purchased in the curio shop or guests can bring their own. Imfolozi is a low risk malaria area, however visitors are urged to consult their doctors. If you are going to be late arriving at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, a Late Entry will be charged of R500 per vehicle. Arrangement must be made with the resort before 16:30 Tel: +27 35 5508477/ +27 79 7647129, as no-one may drive without an escort after gate closing times.
Comprising two lodges: Mthembu Lodge opened in October 2018, and Biyela Lodge will open in February 2019. Both lodges are on tribal land owned by the Mthembu and Biyela clans of the Zulu Kingdom. Enquire with reservations directly for South African Residents' special offers. Accommodation rates exclude a compulsory community and conservation fee of R 460.00 per person per stay.
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By train
The next larger railway station is in Durban.
By bus
Public buses run from Durban along the N2 but services are limited so the best option is your own transport. Alternatively take the Baz Bus which runs from Durban to Eswatini via Hluhluwe and St.
For flexibility, the best option is your own car which can be rented at St Lucia or Durban or Ballito. Avis have online deals- some from R300 per day.
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