Mkhuze Game Reserve & Community Market

A Birder's Paradise and a Big 5 full day tour, Mkhuze Game Reserve tour is a unique experience away from the crowd. The wetlands and bushveld of this 40 000 hectare reserve with world class hides promise diverse and magnificently close-up wildlife sightings. Scroll down for full details.

Where do we go?

• Mkhuze Game Reserve

Mkhuze Game Reserve is one of KwaZulu-Natal's best kept secrets, offering spectacular birdwatching and game viewing. It is home to more than 420 Southern African bird species, making it one of the best birding sites in the world. With world class hides situated in areas abundantly populated with game and birds, Mkhuze promises close-up wildlife views. This 40 000 hectare reserve is also home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) as well as cheetah, wild dog, and hyena.

• Zamimpilo Community Market

Zamimpilo Community Market is sustainable tourism at its best. It's an impressive market of more than 100 stalls, and it's run with creative efficiency to provide a seamless experience where you can access hand-made African arts and crafts. It's an ideal souvenir stop and an opportunity to support local communities. You can taste seasonal fruit and vegetable, and hear first-hand stories of how the art is created.

Is this the tour for me?

  • Yes, I have One Full Day Available to tour (If you have less or more than 1 full day that's okay – check out our other options or talk to us!)
  • Yes, I'm a Birding Enthusiast
  • Yes, I want to visit a Big 5 Game Reserve
  • Yes, I want to Get away from the crowd and have a Unique experience
  • Yes, I like Wildlife and Nature
  • Yes, I'm interested in Photography
  • Yes, I'm interested in Local Arts and Crafts with Community Participation
  • Yes, I'd like to see or purchase Handmade African Souvenirs and support Sustainable Tourism

What did others say?

"The day of the Safari was excellent from start to finish.
Our guide is a very knowledgeable guy and very likeable.
We managed to see four of the big five plus many other animals which we thought was brilliant for a one day tour.
He supplied drinks and snacks throughout the day, and the lunch was excellent steaks cooked to your requirements with fresh salads
all cooked on the BBQ by our guide in a picnic area overlooking the river."

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What's included in the tour package?

  • Pick up and drop off within the Durban metro area
  • Entrance fees
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Local snacks
  • Morning coffee/tea and muffin
  • Lunch
    • Picnic or Restaurant in the Game Reserve
  • Sundowners / Limited Alcoholic Drinks
  • Use of binoculars
  • Fully attending experienced tour guide

How long will we need?

  • 12 hours

So when can we leave?


We look forward to our pre-planning chat, so we can build in your preferences and requirements into your itinerary.

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