Wildlife Parks
Imfolozi Game Reserve
'Imfolozi' the heart of the Zulu Kingdom, the home of the White Rhino, where wilderness trails take you along mighty rivers wandering through thorn savannah inhabited by the big five of African legend. Imfolozi covers the southern part of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa proclaimed in 1895. It was the exclusive hunting preserve of the Zulu kings who protected the area by proclaiming conservation laws long before any formal protection. The game pits in which animals were trapped can still be seen today.
Game viewing is the prime attraction. Viewing hides overlook pans and waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range.
As the home of "Operation Rhino" in the 1950s and 60s, the Park became world renowned for its White Rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which it is famed include its wilderness trails which originated in Imfolozi in the 1950s and its renowned Game Capture unit recently upgraded into the Centenary Capture Centre which is a bench mark for animal capture and sustainable utilization in Africa.
Hluhluwe - Imfolozi covers some 96 000 ha and an immense diversity of fauna and flora occurs in this region. Imfolozi, the southern component of the park lies west of the town of Mtubatuba. The region is generally hot in summer, and mild to cool in winter, although cold spells do occur.
Larger mammals to be seen include buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and large numbers of impala, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbuck, duiker, warthog, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena and jackal. In excess of 300 species of birds have been recorded.
Accommodation
Masinda Luxury Lodge
Masinda Lodge is situated in the northern section of the Imfolozi Game Reserve and commands panoramic views over the bushveld and rocky ridges to the south.
Masinda is furbished in rich African art and craft design reflecting the artistry of the local Zulu people.
Luxury Lodge 6 - bed
- 3 bedrooms each with own private bathroom
- Self Catering
Mpila Camp
Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area.
Cottages - 7 bed
- 3 Bedrooms
- Lounge/dining area
- Fully appointed kitchens
- Private bathroom
Chalets - 5 bed
- 2 Bedrooms
- Lounge/dining area
- Fully appointed kitchens
- Private bathroom
Safari Camp - 4 bed
- Bathroom en-suite
- Veranda with electrified fencing
- A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk
- Barbeque facilities are available
- These units are self-catering and are serviced daily
Safari Camp - 2 bed
- Bathroom en-suite
- An optional third bed is available on request
- Veranda with electrified fencing
- A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk
- Barbeque facilities are available
- These units are self-catering and are serviced daily
Rest Huts - 4 bed
- Single room
- Central communal kitchen
- Communal ablution blocks situated close by
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge overlooks the confluence of the Black Imfolozi River and the Gqoyeni Stream, this bush lodge offers excellent game viewing opportunities in an ideal setting.
- 2 bed units
- En-suite bathroom with showers and toilets
- Wooden walkways link to a central living area
- Self Catering
Hlathikhulu Bush Lodge
Hlathikhulu Bush Lodge is elevated on a terrace overlooking the Black Mfolozi River, this bush lodge is situated in the heart of the park and provides excellent opportunities for walks into a part of Imfolozi that most people never see.
- 2 bed units
- En-suit bathroom with showers and toilets
- Wooden walkways link to a central living area
- Self Catering
Nselweni Bush Camp
The peace and stillness of this magical riverside camp, looking out on the reedbeds and sand banks of the Black Mfolozi river. Nselweni Bush Camp is set in a stand of well grown uMtombothi trees, that will delight visitors.
- 2 bed elevated units
- Central lounge and dining area
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Communal ablution block.
- Self Catering
Facilities
- Shop offerring curios and a limited range of supplies. Petrol is also available.
- Tented safari camp, wilderness trails, day and night game drives.
- No restaurant facilities
- No facilities for people with disabilities
Extra Information
- Special Precautions
- Imfolozi is a low risk malaria area so suitable precautions must be taken.
- The nearest town which has a full range of services is Mtubatuba which is 48 kms away.
- Pets are not permitted into the reserve
- Bush camps and lodges only cater for one party at a time so for the period of your stay it becomes your home in the African bush.
Gate Times
| Gate Times | Summer (Nov-Feb) |
Winter (Mar-Oct ) |
| Gates Open | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| Gates Close | 19:00 | 18:00 |
Office Hours
The office is open from 08h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
Check in / out
Check Out Time: 10h00
Check In Time: 14h00
