Location
The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is located 270 km north of Durban, past Empangeni and Richards Bay and inland of Mtubatuba. Follow the N2 past the town of Hluhluwe and take the R618 offramp at the Mtubatuba/Hlabisa turn off and head towards Hlabisa and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. The Nyalazi Gate of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is 25 km from this point.
Malaria/ Ticks Warning
All our wilderness trails take place in areas where there is a risk of contracting malaria. Participants are advised to take anti-malaria precautions as a matter of course. Please speak to your doctor for information on this.
As ticks can be a problem at certain times of the year, it is advised that you purchase a tick repellent before taking part in the walking experience.
Recommended Items to be brought by Trailists:
• 2 dull-colored shirts/blouses
• 3 changes of underwear
• 2 pairs of shorts or the equivalent
• 1 pair of trousers or jeans
• 1 tracksuit
• 1 hat
• 1 swimming costume (optional)
• 1 light raincoat
• 1 warm bush jacket or jersey
• Sun protection cream
• Torch with spare batteries
• Insect repellant
• 1 pair of comfortable boots or the equivalent
• 1 pair of sandals for use in camp
• Toiletries, including environment-friendly/ biodegradable soap
• Binoculars, camera, field guide booklets, notebook, etc. (optional)
• A pair of well worn-in hiking boots are a must, and will only benefit you the trailist. We ask you to bring dull-colored clothing so that you can blend in better with the environment.
