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Full Day Hluhluwe iMfolozi Safari Tour from Richards Bay★ 4.97 (34) · 6h–8h
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Hluhluwe Game Drive: Half-Day Safari in KwaZulu-Natal★ 4.78 (9) · 4h
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Richards Bay Big 5 Safari: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park tour★ 5.00 (13) · 8h–10h
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Lake St Lucia Boat Safari: Hippos & Crocs in iSimangaliso ParkYou’ll spot hippos and crocodiles up close on Lake St Lucia, cruise past rare birds, and end your day with sand between your toes at iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It’s an easy way to see wild South Africa without any hassle.
Hluhluwe Big Five Safari: Full-day Wildlife TourA full-day Big Five safari from Richards Bay Harbor to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve, with a licensed English-speaking guide, open-air vehicle and bush barbecue lunch included. The park is home to the African Big Five, cheetah and wild dogs, and it was the reserve that saved the rhino from near extinction in the 1960s when fewer than 100 remained. Your guide has years of experience and will track wildlife throughout the day; the duration depends on your ship's arrival and departure times. All park conservation levies, transfers, refreshments and blankets are included.Is it for me?The six to ten hour window is built around your ship's schedule, which means you can spend a full day in the park without rushing back to the harbor—but it also locks you into the port call timing, so this works only if your ship is docked long enough for the drive, the safari and the return transfer.
Full-day safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park: Big 5 game driveA full-day safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa, with pickup from St Lucia, a professional ranger, and all meals included. The park is home to the African Big 5, wild dogs, cheetah and more; early morning departures increase your chances of seeing predators. Breakfast, a traditional South African braai lunch, and refreshments are provided at picnic spots throughout the day.Is it for me?The 5 a.m. start and 10-hour day suit travelers who want to maximize wildlife viewing during the hours predators are active and can handle an early departure and a full day in the vehicle—the pace is set by the ranger and the animals, not by walking or physical exertion.
Big 5 Safari from Richards Bay: Manyoni Game Reserve day tourA day tour from Richards Bay into Manyoni Game Reserve, a private reserve where only lodge guests and guided tours can enter, with two separate game drives—a 3-hour morning drive starting at 7am and a 3-hour afternoon drive after lunch—led by a ranger who tracks sightings across the reserve to position you for Big 5 encounters. The reserve's restricted access and the ranger's real-time coordination of wildlife movements are what make the sightings possible on a single day. Binoculars and multilingual field guides are included; lunch is your own arrangement.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full day in a private reserve where the Big 5 actually live—the early 7am start and the ranger's real-time coordination of sightings across the reserve are what turn a day trip into a realistic chance to see predators, not a long drive hoping to get lucky.
Hluhluwe Safari from Richards Bay: Big 5 game driveA private small-group game drive safari from Richards Bay port into Hluhluwe & Imfolozi Game Reserve, where you search for the Big 5 and other wildlife in an air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified guide. The tour is tailored to your ship's arrival and departure times, with transport from port, a light lunch at a reserve picnic spot, and return to the ship included. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Step off your ship straight into Africa's oldest game reserve for a full day chasing the Big 5—your guide handles everything while you focus on the safari.
KwaZulu-Natal Safaris — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for KwaZulu-Natal Safaris, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 216. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 105 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does KwaZulu-Natal Safaris cost?
Prices start at US$ 216. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Full Day Hluhluwe iMfolozi Safari Tour from Richards Bay is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 34 reviews.
