'Imfolozi' the heart of the Zulu Kingdom, the home of the White Rhino, where wilderness trails take you along mighty rivers wandering through thorn savannah inhabited by the big five of African legend. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa proclaimed in 1895. It was the exclusive hunting preserve of the Zulu kings who protected the area by proclaiming conservation laws long before any formal protection. 

Game viewing is the prime attraction. Viewing hides overlook pans and waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range. As the home of "Operation Rhino" in the 1950's and 60's, the Park became world renowned for its White Rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which it is famed include its wilderness trails.  

Hluhluwe Imfolozi covers some 96 000 ha and an immense diversity of fauna and flora occurs in this region. Imfolozi, the southern component of the park lies west of the town of Mtubatuba. The region is generally hot in summer, and mild to cool in winter, although cold spells do occur. Larger mammals to be seen include buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and large numbers of impala, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbuck, duiker, warthog, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena and jackal. In excess of 300 species of birds have been recorded.

Mpila Camp:  12 single-room thatched rest huts accommodate four people each. This section of the camp is self-catering and guests prepare their own food in a central kitchen. Communal ablution blocks are situated close by. Mpila also has two self-contained 3-bedroomed cottages, each accommodating seven people, with a cook on hand to prepare food supplied by guests. For smaller groups, there are also six self-catering chalets, which accommodate five people each. These have two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and a lounge/diningroom.

The Safari Tented Camp at Mpila consists of seven 2-bedded and two 4-bedded units, all with bathroom en-suite. An optional third bed is available in each tent on request. Each unit has a verandah and is electrified. A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk. Barbecue facilities are available. These units are self-catering and are serviced daily. Petrol is available and curios, cool drinks and camera film can be purchased from the Mpila Camp Shop, but no provisions or restaurant facilities are provided.

Masinda Lodge: This secluded lodge sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite.
The services of a cook are included in the tariff.

Gqoyeni Bush Lodge:  Elevated on a peninsula overlooking the confluence of the Black Imfolozi River and the Gqoyeni Stream, this bush lodge offers excellent game viewing opportunities in an ideal setting. Four 2 bed units, each with individual showers and toilets, are linked by wooden walkways to a central living area. A cook is available to prepare food supplied by guests, and a field ranger conducts walks into the surrounding bushveld.

Hlatikulu Bush Lodge:  Elevated on a terrace overlooking the Black Imfolozi this lodge is situated in the heart of the park and provides excellent opportunities for walks. Four 2-bed units, each with individual showers and toilets, are linked by wooden walkways to a central living area. A cook is available to prepare food supplied by guests, and a field ranger conducts walks into the surrounding bushveld.

Rates Include:
Accommodation, community levy, emergency rescue levy and 14% VAT.

Rates Exclude:
Optional excursions

Gate Opening and Closing Times:  Summer (November to February ) 05:00 to 19:00
Winter (March to October) 06:00 to 18:00

Office Hours:  The office is open from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 16:30

Distance from Gate to Camp: 15 kilometres

Check Out Time: 10:00     Check In Time: 14:00

Facilities:   Tented safari camp, wilderness trails, day and night game drives.

Shop:  Curios and a limited range of supplies.

Special Precautions:  Imfolozi is in a malaria area and special precautions are necessary.

Facilities for people with disabilities: None

The nearest town which has a full range of services is Mtubatuba, which is 48 kilometres away.

Pets are not permitted into the reserve.