Hluhluwe in Südafrika is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
The protection of the white rhino began here, and you feel it on every game drive: Hluhluwe in South Africa lies around the oldest nature reserve on the continent. Anyone who carries a safari experience as a lifelong wish meets here a landscape of hills and bush, not flat expanse. In the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park the Big Five live, and a guided drive in the early morning hours is one of the things you can later recount in detail. Two lodges come into question, Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, both with a view of the landscape of the park.
At the Nyalazi Gate the drive into the reserve begins for many. May to September is the dry season, the animals come to the waterholes and are easier to see. If you want more of South Africa, combine Hluhluwe with Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park or Cape Town. Whether this change suits the trip or whether a single place gives more depth, you decide with Once in a Lifetime in conversation before flights are booked.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Hluhluwe is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Experience
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safaris, Experience
Kuleni Game Park, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Hluhluwe to iMfolozi Park |
| Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safaris |
| Kuleni Game Park |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Hluhluwe by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Hluhluwe?
For Hluhluwe, Hluhluwe to iMfolozi Park, Kuleni Game Park and Nyalazi Gate - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Hluhluwe suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Hluhluwe in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Hluhluwe includes Nselweni Bush Camp, Hluhluwe Bush Camp and Hluhluwe River Lodge, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Südafrika work well together?
Besides Hluhluwe, Kapstadt, Krüger-Nationalpark and Sabi Sand come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Hluhluwe cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nselweni Bush Camp | 4.5 |
| Hluhluwe Bush Camp | 4.7 |
| Hluhluwe River Lodge | 4.7 |
| Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge | 4.8 |
| Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge | 4.8 |
| Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife | 4.2 |
Nearby destinations
These destinations in Südafrika come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Kapstadt, Krüger-Nationalpark, Sabi Sand.
Gallery
- Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Experience
- Kuleni Game Park, Experience
Nyalazi Gate - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, Experience- Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safaris, Experience
Nselweni Bush Camp, Accommodation
Hluhluwe Bush Camp, Accommodation
Hluhluwe River Lodge, Accommodation
Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.