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Why visit Hluhluwe?
The village of Hluhluwe (approximately pronounced shloo-shloo-wee) is within the heart of Zululand on South Africa’s east coast. The community is situated adjacent to the Hluhluwe River, encircled by vibrant sugarcane fields and pineapple plantations. This hamlet serves as the entrance to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, which hosts the biggest number of white rhinos worldwide.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is acclaimed for its conservation initiatives and encompasses 96,000 hectares of forested, mountainous, and undulating savannah terrain. In addition to rhinoceros, potential sightings encompass wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, and the Big Five. Aside from the game, the park boasts abundant vegetation and avifauna, hosting over 350 distinct bird species. The Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Project provides nourishment and care for endangered African felines, offering visitors an ideal opportunity to engage with cheetahs, servals, caracals, and African wildcats.
Further inland, the lakes harbor untroubled crocodiles, substantial hippos, and a variety of fish. The pristine beaches of St. Lucia, Cape Vidal, and Sodwana Bay are readily accessible from Hluhluwe. The surf is favored for diving, snorkeling, canoeing, surfing, bodyboarding, and fishing. Dolphins regularly inhabit the bays, engaging playfully in the waves, while humpback whales undertake their gradual, annual journey to the warm waters of Mozambique.
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What are the reasons to visit Hluhluwe?
The village of Hluhluwe (roughly pronounced shloo-shloo-wee) is located in the center of Zululand on South Africa’s eastern coast. The village is located next to the Hluhluwe River, surrounded by lush sugarcane fields and pineapple farms. This village functions as the gateway to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, which harbors the largest population of white rhinos globally.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is renowned for its conservation efforts and spans 96,000 hectares of forested, hilly, and undulating savannah landscapes. Alongside rhinoceroses, possible observations include wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and the Big Five. In addition to the game, the park features abundant flora and fauna, accommodating over 350 unique bird species. The Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Project supplies sustenance and care for endangered African felines, presenting visitors with an excellent opportunity to interact with cheetahs, servals, caracals, and African wildcats.
Inland, the lakes have undisturbed crocodiles, sizable hippos, and diverse fish species. The unspoiled beaches of St. Lucia, Cape Vidal, and Sodwana Bay are easily reachable from Hluhluwe. The surf is ideal for diving, snorkeling, canoeing, surfing, bodyboarding, and fishing. Dolphins frequently reside in the bays, playfully interacting with the waves, while humpback whales embark on their slow, annual migration to the warm waters of Mozambique.