Hluhluwe Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
Durban, South Africa
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.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Emdoneni Cheetah project, District Road 123 Emdoneni Lodge, Hluhluwe Game Reserve 3960 South Africa
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!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Entrance Fees
- Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Emdoneni Cheetah project
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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)
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform (weight & size)
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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