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| South Africa: What to see | |||
| Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve | |||
>see photographs Best known for Known as the oldest game reserve in Africa (1897), with a corridor which runs between Hluhluwe and Umfolozi facilitating the movement of game between the two areas. It is home to the "Big Five" –elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo and a good variety of upmarket lodges. It is also renowned for its magnificent views. One of the main attractions of the Park are its organised wilderness trails complete with armed guide and donkeys to carry all supplies. Location Zululand, which is about 50 km north of Mtubatuba and 280 km from Durban. Size Including the corridor and both Reserves, it covers an area of nearly 100,000 hectares. Wildlife There are most predators to be found such as lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and hyena. The Reserve is also the home of the white rhino and the black rhino (to a lesser degree), elephant, buffalo, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest and other antelope. Good birding opportunities are to be had as well. Environment and Vegetation The Reserve is known for its steep, wooded hills and grass covered slopes. There are abundant streams and rivers and the Reserve is host to many different species of plant life. Climate Hluhluwe Umfolozi has hot, humid summers (from September to April) with heavy rainfall and cool winters (May to August). When to go The cooler months of May to August. The Reserve is open throughout the year, from 5am to 7pm in summer (from September to April) and from 6am to 6pm in winter (May to August). Activities Game-viewing, picnics, driving trails, guided walks and walking trails. Accommodation Hluhluwe River Lodge is recommended. There are also has rest huts for overnight hikers as well as self catering cottages. How to get there By road The Reserve is located 15km west of the N2 – take the N2 from Mtubatuba and take the R618 to Noncom. By air Airstrips accommodate private charter flights. Precautions Precautions must be taken against malaria. |
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