9 Night Exclusive Safari Package
KwaZulu-Natal | Bush, Beach & Big 5
📅 Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival | Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Overnight: Hilltop Camp
06:30 – 09:30
• Arrival at Durban International Airport
• Meet & greet with your professional driver-guide
• Private transfer to Zululand
(Exact pickup time dependent on flight arrival – [CONFIRM FLIGHT DETAILS])
10:45 – 11:30
• Stop at Zamimpilo Craft & Fruit Market
• Browse locally made crafts and fresh produce
13:30 – 14:30
• Arrival at Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
• Check-in at Hilltop Camp
• Light lunch or refreshments [MEAL DETAILS TO CONFIRM]
15:30 – 18:30
• Afternoon Open-Vehicle Game Drive
• First Big 5 safari experience
• Sunset wildlife viewing from elevated viewpoints
19:00 – 21:00
• Dinner at Hilltop Restaurant
• Traditional and Zulu-inspired cuisine
🦁 Fun Fact: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi is the second-oldest game reserve in the world.
Day 2 – Full-Day Big 5 Safari | Southern iMfolozi
Overnight: Hilltop Camp
05:30 – 06:00
• Wake-up call with tea, coffee & rusks
06:00 – 12:30
• Full-Day Big 5 Safari – Southern iMfolozi
• Renowned for rhino, elephant, wild dog & cheetah sightings
12:30 – 13:30
• Bush Braai Lunch
• Refreshments included
13:30 – 16:30
• Continue safari exploration
17:30 – 18:30
• Return to Hilltop Camp
• Leisure time / sunset viewing from camp
19:00 – Evening
• Dinner at Hilltop Restaurant
• Relaxation under African night skies
Day 3 – Northern Hluhluwe Safari & Sunset Drive
Overnight: Hilltop Camp
05:30 – 09:00
• Early morning safari – Northern Hluhluwe Section
• Rolling hills, sweeping views, excellent lion & buffalo habitat
09:30 – 10:30
• Late breakfast at Hilltop
10:30 – 14:30
• Leisure time
• Pool, viewpoints, rest, or optional lodge activities [OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CONFIRM]
15:30 – 18:30
• Sunset Game Drive
• Sundowners at a scenic lookout [DRINKS DETAILS TO CONFIRM]
19:00 – Evening
• Dinner at lodge or at own expense [CONFIRM MEAL ARRANGEMENT]
Day 4 – Culture, Conservation & Private Reserve Safari
Overnight: Little Bayete Lodge – Manyoni Private Game Reserve
07:30 – 08:30
• Breakfast at Hilltop
• Check-out
10:00 –11:30
• Visit to Emdoneni Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre
12:00 – 14:00
• Zulu Cultural Experience – Dumazulu Village
• Traditional dancing, storytelling & cultural immersion
• Lunch [LUNCH LOCATION & INCLUSION TO CONFIRM]
16:00 – 17:00
• Arrival at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
• Check-in at Little Bayete Lodge
17:00 – Sunset
• Relax at the lodge
• Wildlife frequently visible from lodge decks
19:00 – Evening
• Dinner at lodge
Day 5 – Manyoni Private Game Reserve Safaris
Overnight: Little Bayete Lodge
05:30 – 09:00
• Sunrise private game drive
• Exclusive Big 5 territory with low vehicle density
09:30 – 11:00
• Breakfast at lodge
11:00 – 15:30
• Leisure time
• Pool, deck relaxation, birdwatching
16:00 – 19:00
• Afternoon / sunset game drive
19:30 – Evening
• Dinner at lodge
Day 6 – Elephant Interaction & Walking Safari
Overnight: Little Bayete Lodge
07:00 – 08:30
• Breakfast at lodge
09:00 – 11:00
• Bayete Elephant Interaction
• Respectful, conservation-led encounter with Rambo & herd
11:00 – 14:30
• Leisure time & lunch [LUNCH DETAILS TO CONFIRM]
15:00 – 16:30
• Optional Guided Walking Safari
(Fitness dependent – [CONFIRM PARTICIPATION])
16:30 – Sunset
• Sunset game drive
19:30 – Evening
• Dinner at lodge
Day 7 – Immersed in Safari Rhythm
Overnight: Little Bayete Lodge
05:30 – 09:00
• Sunrise game drive
09:30 – 15:30
• Breakfast & leisure time
• Relax, reflect, and absorb the bush atmosphere
- Optional Guided Walking Safari
(Fitness dependent – [CONFIRM PARTICIPATION])
16:00 – Sunset
• Final afternoon safari in Manyoni
19:30 – Evening
• Dinner at lodge
Day 8 – Safari to St Lucia Estuary
Overnight: Heritage House, St Lucia
06:00 – 09:00
• Final morning game drive in Manyoni
09:30 – 10:30
• Breakfast & check-out
11:00 – 13:30
• Transfer to St Lucia
15:00 – 17:00
• Hippo & Crocodile Boat Cruise
• Sunset estuary experience
18:30 – Evening
• Check-in at Heritage House
• Dinner at local restaurant (for own expense) [DINNER DETAILS TO CONFIRM]
Day 9 – Cape Vidal Bush & Beach Safari
Overnight: Heritage House
07:30 – 08:30
• Breakfast
09:00 – 16:00
• Full-Day Cape Vidal Bush & Beach Safari
• Wildlife viewing through multiple ecosystems
• Beach time & snorkelling (weather permitting)
13:00 – 14:00
• Lunch [PICNIC / – CONFIRM]
17:00 – Evening
• Return to St Lucia
• Final evening at leisure
- Dinner at local restaurant (for own expense) [DINNER DETAILS TO CONFIRM]
Day 10 – Departure
07:30 – 08:30
• Breakfast
09:00 – [CONFIRM]
• Transfer to Durban International Airport
(Departure time based on outbound flight details)
