The Kwazulu Natal region boasts some of the oldest game parks in the world, with excellent game viewing and outstanding birding.  A KZN wildlife tour therefore promises to be a memorable and eventful experience.

Key highlights are...

• Oldest game parks in Africa 
• Largest number of Rhino worldwide 
• Lake St Lucia World Heritage site 
• Superb private game lodges 
• Outstanding accommodation

The Kwazulu Natal province is home to the world famous 96000 hectare Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The Park currently supports populations of Black and White Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Impala, and Eland among others. Bird life is excellent.

These parks together with the St Lucia Game Reserve were proclaimed in 1897 making them the oldest game parks in Africa. The Imfolozi section attained deserved fame as a result of Operation White Rhino, which saved this special animal from almost certain extinction. Part of this park was once the Royal hunting ground of King Shaka. Bird life in the park is prolific with over 350 species recorded.

The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, situated in the Northern region of Kwazulu Natal and recently renamed the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is also a proclaimed World Heritage Site. It encompasses some 260,000 hectare. It is unique, in that a wide range of eco-systems, including seashore, dune forest, wetlands, fresh water lakes, mangrove swamps and savannah are to be found in the park. Very few parks in the world can boast of such bio-diversity.

The lake is acknowledged as the most important breeding area for water birds in South Africa. A variety of wildlife can be seen here. Mkhuze, Lake Sibaya and the beautiful Kosi Bay all form part of the greater park.

Ndumo game Reserve is a world class birding destination with a bird list numbering well over 400 species. Some of the private reserves such as the world renowned Phinda Game Reserve, Mkuze Falls, and Tembe Elephant Park, offer superb accommodation and service, and professional guides. Game viewing in these parks is usually superb.