Once again Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve has lived up to its reputation with awesome sightings guaranteed on each safari, the last week our guides have been experiencing some great sightings while in the hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve. The Elephants have been spotted regularly as well as the Wild Dogs and Lion however the top sightings have been the Cheetah for the last week. Cheetahs everywhere, the clients have been really treated with good sightings as well as close up photographic opportunities, please note that the sightings have been taking place in the lower Umfolozi Game Reserve section one should travel [...] Read more »
Hluhluwe Safari Tips and Safety
With many years of experience we have witnessed a few near incidence from within the park, it is very important to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve. Should one encounter a close sighting of most Big5 animals always remain within the confines of the vehicle remain quiet and seated do not add any form of interest to yourself by moving around and making any noise. It is important to try and read the animal especially a African Elephant do not stop in their way or close their movement for a photograph its just not [...] Read more »
Hluhluwe Gate Opening and Closing Times
Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Umfolozi Game Reserve have the same opening and closing Times, Please take note of the times as they do differ from Winter to Summer. Once again should you want to Safari to the Reserve it is best to get to the gates as early as possible as this is predominantely Cat time. Summer: 1 November – 30 February Open 05:00 close 19:00 Winter 1 March – 31 October open 06:00 close 18:00 Seasons do make a difference when going on a Safari to the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve as Water is key to where you will [...] Read more »