They say there are two kinds of people who holiday in Africa; those who love the bush and those who love the beach. For beach-lovers, keen fisherman, divers and eco-adventurers, few can resist the pristine shores of the east coast of South Africa. They return year after year to one[…]
Comprising 280km of east KwaZulu-Natal coastline, and approximately 3280km2 of natural ecosystems, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is South Africa’s third-largest protected area. This 332,000 hectare park is made up of eight interlinking ecosystems, three major lake systems, most of the country’s remaining swamp forests, Africa’s largest estuarine system, numerous birdlife[…]
Situated just 70km from Nibela Lake Lodge, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve on the African continent. Covering an area of 960km² in KwaZulu-Natal, it is most widely known for a plentiful and diverse array of wildlife.
As the sun sets on another year, we thought we’d brighten your day with some funny wildlife photos we’ve come across in 2017. There’s no better way than to end of the year with a good laugh and a smile on your face. Enjoy!
It’s been a long and busy year, and most of us are ready for a well-deserved break. The best remedy for a year’s worth of stress is a little bit of Hluhluwe bush therapy. We’ve put together a few ideas of how to unwind this December so planning your festive[…]
Whether you’re visiting from afar or are a local looking for a change of scenery this festive season, KwaZulu Natal is teeming with natural beauty just waiting to be taken advantage of. We’ve highlighted some of the best nature reserves and national parks in KwaZulu Natal so you can get[…]
In a world of wildlife that is usually dominated by negative news stories, we are always thrilled to hear positive ones – especially when it happens so close to us in KwaZulu Natal. Earlier this month, two lionesses were successfully relocated from Makalali Private Game Reserve in Limpopo to the[…]
If you’re in the lush province of KwaZulu Natal this festive season there are a multitude of ways to take advantage of the breathtaking nature for which this area is so well-known. Teeming with family friendly activities, and boasting some of the best weather in the country, we’ve highlighted the[…]
The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, became the only sanctuary for white rhinos in Southern Africa and rescued them from the brink of extinction through the influential project Operation Rhino. More than 50 years after its initiation, the positive results of Operation Rhino are still[…]
Hluhluwe is South Africa’s pineapple growing capital. The region produces 90% of the fresh eating pineapples of South Africa. The variety of pineapple grown in Hluhluwe is the Queen Pineapple. The Eastern Cape is the other major pineapple producing region, where Cayenne pineapples are grown.