Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve (iMfolozi is also spelled Umfolozi), one of the oldest game parks in Africa, is a conservation hotspot. While the rhinoceros, both white and black, have been the main beneficiary, game viewing at this 96,000 ha (237,220 acre) park extends beyond the square and pointed-lipped rhino. The reserve is home to all of the African 'Big 5' - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo - as well as a variety of large and small mammals including giraffe, wild dog, zebra, kudu, waterbuck and wildebeest. With more than 400 species recorded, this game park is also a birders paradise. And whether you prefer self-drive safaris, guided bush walks, boat tours, wilderness trails (participants must be at least 14 years of age) or spying on wildlife from a hide, a trip to the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is an African adventure that offers plenty of family fun.
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History & Culture
A wildlife safari at the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to the history of the Zulu nation as well as Zulu culture. Don't forget to brush up on the Iron Age man; experts believe he inhabited this area of KwaZulu Natal area as early as 300 AD.
Maps
Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning and gain insight to the area you are traveling to. Use online maps to locate destinations in the province of KwaZulu Natal, find major motorways and plot your route along the Elephant Coast.
Books
The province of KwaZulu Natal has a rich tradition in literature. Discover local writers as well as authors who have written about this South African province. Yet a trip through books need not stop there. Discover Zulu proverbial sayings and get a recommended reading list for a wildlife safari that covers nature and novels.
Music & Sound
Explore wildlife through sound. Listen to an elephant trumpet and a lion snarl and roar. Learn to identify birdcalls before you depart on a bird watching tour.
Kids' stuff
Did you know that South Africa is home to both the largest and smallest land mammals? Discover South African trivia and find fun facts about South Africa. Introduce your children to conservation and wildlife, test their knowledge, and play wildlife games online before you depart on a wildlife safari or birdwatching tour. Use an online dictionary to translate English to Zulu. Learn key phrases and unlock the sound.
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Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as means to get involved. Find out more about a few of the organizations involved in conservation matters in the South African Province of KwaZulu Natal.
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