Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi holds a special place in African conservation history. It is the oldest proclaimed game reserve on the continent, and the site where the southern white rhino was brought back from the edge of extinction. For travelers with a genuine interest in conservation, this reserve offers not just excellent game viewing but a living example of what dedicated protection can accomplish.

The terrain here is hillier and more varied than the flat grasslands many associate with safari, which makes for beautiful, ever-changing scenery across a day of game drives. All of the Big Five are present, and rhino sightings in particular tend to be a highlight, given the reserve’s deep and ongoing role in their protection.

Set in KwaZulu-Natal, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi pairs naturally with time spent in iSimangaliso Wetland Park nearby, allowing travelers to combine a meaningful wildlife experience with the coastal and marine wonders just a short drive away.