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National park · Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Parque Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
A reserve of about 96,000 hectares, protected since 1895, where the white rhinoceros was saved from extinction, featuring the Big Five and safaris either self-drive or guided.
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About Parque Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park brings together two reserves created in 1895, making it the oldest official wildlife reserve in Africa. Before that, the iMfolozi region had been hunting grounds for Zulu kings. Today it covers about 96,000 hectares of hills, river valleys and savanna.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the white rhinoceros was almost extinct, and the last animals lived there. In the 1950s and 1960s, the so-called Operation Rhino captured and moved animals from the park to reserves in Africa and other continents, and the species recovered. The park remains one of the places on the continent where it is easiest to see white and black rhinos.
The north, Hluhluwe, is more mountainous and green; the south, iMfolozi, more open and dry. Besides rhinos, it’s common to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, nyalas and warthogs; lions, leopards and wild dogs are harder to spot. The park was the place where multi-day guided wilderness walking trails were born.
Rules are the same as other parks: stay in your vehicle outside designated areas and leave before the gates close.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to two days.
Best time
Early morning and late afternoon. In the dry winter, from May to September, the lower vegetation makes it easier to spot animals.
How to get there
From Hluhluwe, follow about 20 km along the R618 to the Memorial gate in the northern part of the park, where the conservation fee is paid.
Tip
Stay at Hilltop, inside the park, so you can depart at gate opening and do the night safari.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
When was Hluhluwe-iMfolozi created?
In 1895, when the two reserves that form the park were protected.
Why is Hluhluwe-iMfolozi famous?
For having saved the white rhinoceros from extinction in the 1950s and 1960s.
How large is the park?
About 96,000 hectares.
Which gate to use when leaving Hluhluwe?
The Memorial gate, about 20 km from town.