12 hours
Big 5 Day Safari from Durban
- Big 5 game drives in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
- Hotel pick-up in Durban
- Guide, transport and gate fees included
From R3,390 per person
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Durban, South Africa
Durban Big 5 Safari Tours
Day and overnight safaris from Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Hotel pick-up, qualified guides and all gate fees included.
Day safaris from R1,990 per person
- Hotel pick-up From Durban hotels and guesthouses
- Gate fees included On every safari we run
- Qualified guides Local knowledge, safety first
- Pay in rand or pounds EFT or PayPal accepted
Big 5 Safaris from Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Experience an unforgettable African wildlife adventure with our Big 5 safaris from Durban, South Africa. Travel from Durban's hotels and guesthouses to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, one of Africa's best known wildlife reserves, and discover the beauty of the KwaZulu-Natal bushveld.
Our Durban Big Five safari tours offer the opportunity to search for Africa's famous Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope and a wide variety of birdlife along the way. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but every game drive offers a chance to experience the natural beauty of the African bush.
Choose a Big 5 day safari from Durban if you want to experience the reserve in a single day, or explore our overnight safari packages for more time in the park and additional opportunities for game viewing. Our trips include transport from Durban, qualified guides and park entrance fees as specified in each itinerary.
Whether you are visiting South Africa on holiday, travelling with family or looking for an authentic African safari experience, we can help you choose a trip that suits your schedule and budget.
Explore our Durban Big 5 safari packages to compare itineraries, prices and accommodation options, then contact us with your travel dates and group size to plan your safari.
Day safaris from Durban
12 hours
Cheetah Interaction and Big 5 Game Drive from Durban
- Cheetahs and wild cats at Emdoneni Lodge
- Big 5 game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
- Hotel pick-up in Durban
From R3,890 per person
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8 hours
Tala Game Reserve and Valley of a Thousand Hills Tour from Durban
- Game drive only 45 minutes from Durban
- Rhinos, giraffes and rare sable antelope
- Zulu cultural village at PheZulu
From R1,990 per person
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12 hours
Elephant Interaction and Big 5 Safari from Durban
- Touch and feed habituated elephants
- Big 5 game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
- Hotel pick-up and gate fees included
From R3,990 per person
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12 hours
St Lucia and Emdoneni Day Safari from Durban
- Emdoneni cheetahs and wild cats
- St Lucia estuary boat cruise
- Hotel pick-up and gate fees included
From R3,690 per person
View safariOvernight safaris from Durban
3 days, 2 nights
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and Bonamanzi Safari from Durban
- Two nights at Bonamanzi Game Reserve
- Game drives in both sections of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
- St Lucia cruise and Emdoneni cheetahs
From R10,690 per person sharing
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3 days, 2 nights
Big 5 Overnight Safari from Durban (3 Days, 2 Nights)
- Two nights at Hilltop Camp
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- St Lucia boat cruise and meals included
From R10,690 per person sharing
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3 days, 2 nights
Hilltop and Mpila Camp Overnight Safari from Durban
- Unfenced Mpila Camp and fenced Hilltop Camp
- Bush braai dinner
- St Lucia boat cruise and meals included
From R10,690 per person sharing
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3 days, 2 nights
Hluhluwe and Emdoneni Overnight Safari from Durban
- Night at Emdoneni Cheetah Lodge
- Full day of Big 5 game drives
- St Lucia boat cruise and meals included
From R10,890 per person sharing
View safariSafari from Durban to the Big 5
Durban Big 5 Safari runs day and overnight safaris from Durban to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a Big 5 reserve proclaimed in 1895. Your guide will collect you from your Durban hotel or guesthouse, drive you to the park and take you on a Big 5 safari around Hluhluwe-iMofolzi Park.
Short on time? Take a 12-hour Big 5 day safari. Want more game drives and a night in the bush? Choose a 3-day, 2-night overnight safari.
See all Durban tours or read about our company.
Day or overnight safari from Durban?
Day safari
12 hours, back in Durban the same day
- Best for
- A first safari or a short stay in Durban
- Included
- Guide, transport, gate fees, water and a snack pack
- Prices
- Shown on each safari card above
Overnight safari
3 days and 2 nights (shorter or longer on request)
- Best for
- More game drives, early and late wildlife, a relaxed pace
- Included
- Guide, transport, accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, game drives, St Lucia boat cruise, gate fees
- Prices
- Shown on each safari card above
How to book your Durban safari
- Choose your safariPick a day or overnight safari from the list above.
- Send us your datesCall or email us with your dates, group size and your Durban hotel.
- Pay and get picked upFull payment is due before departure, in rand or pounds by EFT or PayPal. We collect you from your hotel or guesthouse.
Looking for a safari close to Durban?
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is a Big 5 park you can visit as a day trip from Durban. It is roughly 280 km north of the city, about three hours each way, so our day safaris start early and run for 12 hours.
If you prefer not to do the long drive in one day, an overnight safari puts you in the park for evening and morning game drives.
Durban safari questions
Do you collect from Durban hotels?
Yes. We arrange collection from hotels and guesthouses anywhere in Durban. Our vehicles are air-conditioned.
Are gate fees included?
Yes. Park gate fees are included on every safari we run, along with mineral water and a snack pack.
How many people do I need for a safari?
Our safaris run for a minimum of 2 guests. Contact us if you are travelling alone, and ask about group discounts.
Can you change an itinerary?
Yes. We are happy to change an itinerary on request.
Are you guaranteed to see the Big 5?
No. The animals are wild and no sighting can be guaranteed. Our guides know the park well and will look for lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant.
More answers on our FAQs page.