Set in the heart of Zululand, the oldest protected game reserve in Africa - the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park - where Zulu kings such as Dingiswayo and Shaka hunted and put in place the first conservation laws, where today the "big five" of African legend stalk the savannah.
Established in 1895, game viewing is the prime attraction. One may drive onself within the Park on a network of public roads. Viewing hides overlook waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range. For those staying at Hilltop and Mpila Camps, guided game drives are offered early mornings and late afternoons into the evening.
As the home of Operation Rhino in the 1950s and 60s, the Park became world renowned for its white rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is famed include wilderness trails which origionated in Imfolozi in the 1950s and its renowned Game Capture unit recently upgraded into the Centenary Capture Centre, a bench mark for animal capture and sustainable utilization throughout Africa.
The Park covers some 96 000 ha and contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora.
Hluhluwe is characterised by hilly topography,and this northen section of the park is noted for its wide variety of both bird and animal life.
Apart from game-viewing drives, there are two self-guided auto trails which provide information on both the management and natural history of the reserve.
Limited guided walks are also available, particularly rewarding in the early morning and late afternoon.
Minimum age for walks is 16 years old if unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian and
14 years old if accompanied.
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