# South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso > An all-inclusive trip in KwaZulu-Natal: 2 nights on a Big 5 safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, then 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge on Mabibi Bay in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, with snorkelling, diving and other activities. ## Overview **Location:** Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park **Duration:** 6 days, 0 hour, 0 min **Price:** from US$2095 per person **Tour Type:** Safari Tour **Difficulty:** Easy **Guide Language:** English ## Description What you can expect Combine one of our best self-drive beach and bush holidays in South Africa and explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park on a Big 5 safari tour for 2 nights and iSimangaliso Wetland Park beach holiday for 3 nights in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Hluhluwe Game Reserve is one of the oldest game reserves in South Africa and covers 96000 hectares. Safari Game drives are conducted by qualified knowledgeable ranger/guides who know the ins-and-outs of Hluhluwe Game Reserve for the best places to seek out the Big 5 and other animals. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is one of the very first World Heritage sites in South Africa and covers 332000 hectares of wetland. iSimangaliso Wetland covers 10 destinations namely Kosi Bay, Coastal Forest, Lake Sibaya, Lake St Lucia, False Bay, etc. No-one does African safari and beach vacations quite like South Africa. Do this because This six-day trip combines a safari and a beach stay in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Spend two nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, found in the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa known as Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Enjoy Big 5 safari game drive and guided bush walks. Then, set off to the beach for three nights at Thonga Beach Lodge, found in the secluded Mabibi Bay, in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Engage in adventure activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, Turtle tracking (in season) and so much more. Create memories in South Africa to last you and your loved ones a lifetime. Day 1: Arrival in Durban Upon your arrival at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), you will collect your rental vehicle (own arrangements) and depart on your exciting self-drive journey to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, which is found on the western boundary of Hluhluwe Game Reserve and approximately 3-hours, 30-minutes drive from the airport. (Should you prefer a transfer rather than self-drive, please inquire with us as this is subject to additional cost.) Upon your arrival at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, receive a warm welcome from one of our representatives and a welcome drink. You will receive a brief orientation of the lodge facilities location before checking in at your accommodation. Thereafter, join us for High Tea on the verandah overlooking the entire reserve in all its splendor. Shortly after tea, your guide will prepare you for your first safari experience, informing you about safety whilst on safari. Explore the hills and valleys of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park on a late afternoon - early evening safari game drive. Enjoy sundowners and snacks along the way and seek out nocturnal animals and species such as leopards, owls and jackals. Upon your return to the lodge, freshen up and return to the dining deck or restaurant for a delicious dinner. Your 2-nights stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge includes full board accommodation (upgradable to Bush or Honeymoon Villa), all meals, morning and afternoon game drives. 2-Nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, KZN Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is located on the boundary of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is within three and a half hours drive from Durban's King Shaka International Airport. It is a luxury four-star lodge including full board accommodation, meals and safari activities. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge inside the park. There are 8 luxury bush villas, 2 honeymoon villas, 4 safari rooms and 2 safari family rooms, each with air-conditioning, overhead fans, indoor showers (the villas have bathtubs) and mosquito nets. The lodge has a swimming pool, spa, laundry service and wi-fi in the main lodge only. Day 2: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve Big 5 safari Wake up to the roaring sounds of the African bush as you receive your early morning wake up call and enjoy fresh coffee, tea and rusks (a South African traditional biscuit), before departing for your early morning safari game drive. Game Drives are conducted in an open 4x4 safari vehicle by an experienced game ranger/guide. Please bring along a jacket for chilly mornings and sunscreen and sunglasses for mid-morning sunshine. Ranger/guides are happy to show you all that the bush has to offer and share stories about the animals in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and are very knowledgeable about seeking out the best places to find the Big 5 and other animals. After this fascinating experience, return to the lodge for brunch. Spend the rest of the relaxing on your private balcony, booking a Spa treatment, take a dip in the swimming pool or go on a guided bushwalk in the national park. Ranger/guides who accompany you on guided bush walks will be armed for your protection, and share stories about the bush along the way. In the afternoon, return to the lodge for High Tea followed by an exciting late afternoon - early evening game drive. Upon your return to the lodge, freshen up before dinner time. Day 3: iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KZN Enjoy your final early morning safari game drive and brunch before checking out at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge for your departure to the Coastal Forest Reserve and then onto the 4x4 pick up point for your transfer to Thonga Beach Lodge in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Upon reaching the pick-up point, you will park your vehicle at a secure space before climbing aboard a 4x4 vehicle to be transferred to Thonga Beach Lodge. The total traveling time will be 4-hours between the two lodges. Upon your arrival at Thonga Beach Lodge, you will receive a welcome drink and an introduction to the facilities at the lodge, before checking into your accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy one of the many activities available at Thonga Beach. After your afternoon activity, freshen up, relax with a cocktail and canapes at the bar and have dinner under the stars. Your 3-night stay at Thonga Beach Lodge includes accommodation in a forest view room (upgradable to ocean view room), all meals, tea, coffee, snorkeling, guided walks, cultural tours, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya. 3-Nights at Thonga Beach Lodge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KZN Thonga Beach Lodge is in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which is a World Heritage Site, on the secluded Mabibi Bay, with direct access to Maputaland coast. There are 12 thatched en-suite rooms in the coastal dune forest. Each guest room has a double vanity, indoor shower, bar fridge, air-conditioning, fan and mosquito net. Day 4 - 5: Thonga Beach activities Wake up to the sound of gentle ocean waves breaking against white sands as you take in the fresh ocean breeze. After breakfast, choose from the activities on offer, which include swimming, snorkeling, forests, grasslands, bush, lakes and sandy beaches. Snorkelling and scuba diving are both good here. There are also cultural tours to the local Tsonga village and guided forest walks. Swim with the dolphins or enjoy whale watching in season. Alternatively, you may choose to relax with a Spa treatment or on the beach deck. During summer months enjoy nocturnal walks and drives along the beach seeking out turtles laying eggs and see the culmination of the giant leatherback and loggerhead turtles come to shore to lay their eggs and prepare their nests. Turtle tracking can be enjoyed from November to February annually. Day 6: Departure Shortly after breakfast and check out from Thonga Beach Lodge, you will receive a 4x4 transfer (1-hour duration) to the pick-up point for your onward journey. We bid you a fond farewell. What is included 2-nights stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge includes full board accommodation (upgradable to Bush or Honeymoon Villa), all meals, morning and afternoon game drives. 3-night stay at Thonga Beach Lodge includes accommodation in a forest view room (upgradable to ocean view room), all meals, tea, coffee, snorkeling, guided walks, cultural tours, kayaking, sundowners at Lake Sibaya and nightly turtle walks (November to February). What is not included Car Rental for self-drive from King Shaka International Airport and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge; and the pick-up point for transfer to Thonga Beach Lodge. Park Fees, Drinks, Laundry, Gratuities (optional). Items of personal nature Thonga Beach Lodge additional activities at extra cost: Spa Treatments, Scuba Diving, Open Ocean Experience, Diving equipment hire and 4x4 Turtle Tracking Tours (November to February). ## Highlights 2 nights on safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, looking for the Big 5 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge on Mabibi Bay, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site) Snorkelling, scuba diving, forest walks and beach time Suites with private plunge pools, and all-inclusive activities ## What's Included 2-nights stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge includes full board accommodation (upgradable to Bush or Honeymoon Villa), all meals, morning and afternoon game drives. 3-night stay at Thonga Beach Lodge includes accommodation in a forest view room (upgradable to ocean view room), all meals, tea, coffee, snorkeling, guided walks, cultural tours, kayaking, sundowners at Lake Sibaya and nightly turtle walks (November to February). ## What's Not Included Car Rental for self-drive from King Shaka International Airport and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge; and the pick-up point for transfer to Thonga Beach Lodge. Park Fees, Drinks, Laundry, Gratuities (optional). Items of personal nature Thonga Beach Lodge additional activities at extra cost: Spa Treatments, Scuba Diving, Open Ocean Experience, Diving equipment hire and 4x4 Turtle Tracking Tours (November to February). ## Cancellation Policy Cancellation policy: Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 75% of the full accommodation charge Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure ## Gallery ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777894571_23031b4d7be0b2977815.jpg) ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777894571_31974a7cd7efd41494af.jpg) ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777978614_652a83f93348e81f4e9f.jpg) ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777978615_b201ce99353a8fbfd644.jpg) ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777978615_e11e66dddf07d4cf729d.jpg) ![South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso](https://admin.amityadventure.com/assets/images/tour/large/1777978616_ad60d48375a3af5a03da.jpg) ## Book This Tour To book **South Africa Safari & Beach Tours to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & iSimangaliso**, visit the link below or contact Amity Adventure directly. 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