Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is a well-known and evocative park in South Africa.
The park, which spans 960 square kilometers, is best seen during the dry winter months (May to September), when animals concentrate around water sources (the White and Black iMfolozi Rivers run through it), and the normally lush foliage thins out.
Summer visits, on the other hand, can be quite rewarding, particularly in the vast savannah country areas.
Lions, elephants, black and white rhinos, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and wild dogs live in the park.
In the eastern part of iMfolozi is the Centenary Centre, a wildlife-holding facility with an attached museum and information center.
It was built to allow visitors to see animals in transit to their new homes, and it includes rhino enclosures and antelope pens.
The wildlife drives are extremely popular in this area.
Morning and evening drives are available at Hilltop Camp, while evening drives are exclusively available at Mpila Camp.
Only resort residents are permitted to participate in the drives, which cost around R330 per person (minimum two people).
Book a multi-day wilderness path or a guided morning hike in advance .
Keep in mind that the park is in a malaria-free zone, although there are plenty of mosquitoes, especially from September to May.
Preventative measures such as bug spray and long sleeves and pants were recommended at the time of the study, but it’s vital to check with your doctor before going to see if anti-malarial medicine is recommended.
Some of the hides have been forced to close due to the recent drought.
Inquire at the front desk about whether ones are still open.
