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Hluhluwe Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban

Durban, South Africaby 1st Zulu Safaris

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, Greek, English, French

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Overview

On this full day tour we visit Emdoneni Wild Cat Project, which offers a very popular  guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. At Emdoneni you will have the opportunity to see Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx) up close and hear about the amazing work the project does to rehabilitate wild cats.

What's included

  • Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hluhluwe Game Reserve

    3 hours

    Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve set in the heart of Zululand where Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros) roam the flourishing savannah. Established in 1895 this is the oldest park in South Africa and encompasses over 98 000 hectares of beautiful African landscape. This tour is in a closed vehicle. The Park contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is characterised by hilly topography. The list of animals at the park is long and varied. Hluhluwe Game Reserve makes up the northern top half of the reserve which is renowned for its diverse variety of bird and animal life. South of Hluhluwe is the Imfolozi Game Reserve which makes up half of the park. These two reserves were joined together to create the largest reserve in KwaZulu Natal. The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve is noted for its White Rhino conservation.

  2. 2

    Zululand Cat Conservation Project

    1.5 hours

    Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are five species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African Wildcat, Caracal, Cheetah and Serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!

Meeting and pickup

Pick-up point at 1st Zulu Safaris at Tropicana Hotel,85 OR Tambo Parade we also do pick-up at the Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal and Richards Bay Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana Hotel. For special pick-up arrangements For special pick-up arrangements, please contact us.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DEPARTURE & RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service within a 5km radius of Durban.
  • DEPARTURE TIME: 06:00 AM
  • RETURN TIME: 08:30 PM
  • WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket.
  • LOCATION: Emdoneni Cat Project, KwaZulu-Natal
  • AGE: All ages welcome
  • DATES: All year round
  • TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
  • You are ok travelling a 2 to 3 hours distance to Wildcat Project.
  • You want to experience and learn about the wildlife
  • You want to experience a wild cat up close and learn about the important work the project is doing. (Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx))
  • German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
  • If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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