Hluhluwe Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
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.
Inclusions
- Entrance Fees
- Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Zululand Cat Conservation Project (Emdoneni Lodge Cheetah Project)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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: Zululand Cat Conservation Project (Emdoneni Lodge 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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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: Zululand Cat Conservation Project (Emdoneni Lodge 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
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- DEPARTURE & RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service within a 5km radius of Durban.
- Stroller accessible
- DEPARTURE TIME: 06:00 AM
- RETURN TIME: 08:30 PM
- Near public transportation
- WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket.
- LOCATION: Emdoneni Cat Project, KwaZulu-Natal
- Infant seats available
- AGE: All ages welcome
- DATES: All year round
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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))
- Most travelers can participate
- German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
- Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform (weight & size)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Addison F
June 2018
Extremely pleased with the initial booking process and timely email responses. It's a perfect day safari because they pick you up and drop you off at your desired location. Sabelo showed up on time and was very welcoming and polite. Throughout the day, Sabelo was very enthusiastic and knowledgeab...
Extremely pleased with the initial booking process and timely email responses. It's a perfect day safari because they pick you up and drop you off at your desired location. Sabelo showed up on time and was very welcoming and polite. Throughout the day, Sabelo was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and knew the reserve very well. We were able to see 4/5 of the Big Five!TimOBrien_in_Maine
September 2018
This was my first trip to South Africa and wanted to fit a quick Safari and a few excursions into my brief time there. I only had 10 days notice on my business trip so I had to prepare professionally and needed them to suggest and organize my final two days of activities quickly. The planning ...
This was my first trip to South Africa and wanted to fit a quick Safari and a few excursions into my brief time there. I only had 10 days notice on my business trip so I had to prepare professionally and needed them to suggest and organize my final two days of activities quickly. The planning and suggestions came from a very professional and prompt email exchange. I ended up with Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari and Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour, Bayete Elephant Interaction and St Lucia Estuary Boat Ride for Hippo's. The planning was excellent and I stayed at the Hilltop Hotel to do a 5am Open Safari in the park. The Safari and Cats were excellent but the best was the Elephant interaction! Nene was my guide and his excellent personality and professional manor was only surpassed by his knowledge. Thanks again for helping me make these memories that will last me a lifetime. If I do return I will not hesitate to do another series of trips with Zulu Safari and will recommend them to anyone who would like an awesome tour of anything near Durban. Thanks all that helped and hope to work with you all again soon!Exploration236290
August 2019
Had such a blast! Vusi was our tour guide and was very informative! He was punctual at his arrival and was both patient and accommodating to our needs! The wildcat encounter was very informative and such a unique experience. We were able to interact with 4 wild cats including the cheetah! Then we...
Had such a blast! Vusi was our tour guide and was very informative! He was punctual at his arrival and was both patient and accommodating to our needs! The wildcat encounter was very informative and such a unique experience. We were able to interact with 4 wild cats including the cheetah! Then we were off to Hluhluwe were were spotted some animals up close! We were not able to see the lion or leopard but Vusi tried his hardest to find them! I would definitely tour with Zulu Safaris in the future!Jim R
June 2019
Our tour guide for our Safari a was Nduduzo Nene or “Chuck Norris.” He was incredible- extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. On Tuesday, 21 May 2019 our family went on the 1st Zulu Safaris Tour 7B, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour. In short, the trip was amaz...
Our tour guide for our Safari a was Nduduzo Nene or “Chuck Norris.” He was incredible- extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. On Tuesday, 21 May 2019 our family went on the 1st Zulu Safaris Tour 7B, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour. In short, the trip was amazing. We had a long drive to reach the park from Umhlanga were we were promptly picked up from our resort. On the drive, Nduduzo Nene told us background of Shaka Zulu, and how he became a leader of his people. He is a wonderful story teller, and it was a great way to learn about KwaZulu-Natal. We were passing through on our way to Hluhluwe. As for the safari- - On entering the park we immediately saw wildlife and quickly spotted rhinos. All 5 of us had our heads on a swivel as we scanned for animals. Over the course of the tour we saw rhinos, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, 2 bachelor elephants, an African eagle, buffalo, and numerous antelope. - Our lunch at the park was filling and the view was superb. - The Emdoneni Wild Cat project was outstanding. On entering the facility, we were soon greeted by “Willow”, a very friendly African Wild Cat. The project staff soon had us in the facility seeing the cats they were working with. We were even able to take a photo with 2 cheetah brothers in their enclosure. Our boys (22, 17) really, really, enjoyed our time with the cats. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour. It provided an incredible insight into South Africa, KZN, and it’s wildlife and culture.Alex12435
April 2019
Myself and my partner had a fantastic day at the Cat Project & Imfolozi. The cat project was amazing. We got to get up close a personal with 4 different types of African big cats. You can even stroke a few of them. Then we headed to Imfolozi to find the big 5. Our tour guide was brilliant, and wa...
Myself and my partner had a fantastic day at the Cat Project & Imfolozi. The cat project was amazing. We got to get up close a personal with 4 different types of African big cats. You can even stroke a few of them. Then we headed to Imfolozi to find the big 5. Our tour guide was brilliant, and was relentless in searching for animals. We saw 3 of the big, plus loads more on a 3 hour drive. I would 100% recommend this tour if you’ve got a spare day in Durban.Mathias_C
March 2019
This is a very exiting tour. My guide, Vusi Gumede, was very knowledgable and was able to provide information about the different animals but also about the culture. The cat project is also very interesting. I can highly recommended!
This is a very exiting tour. My guide, Vusi Gumede, was very knowledgable and was able to provide information about the different animals but also about the culture. The cat project is also very interesting. I can highly recommended!