All the parks in Zululand offer an astonishing diversity of animal and bird life. Spectacular scenery with mountains, forests and savannah crossed and dotted with crocodile and hippo inhabited rivers and lakes are found here.

To visit these magnificent parks you may come for a day or stay on in accommodation provided by KwaZulu Wildlife. It ranges from the luxurious with all facilities, to those which are atmospheric and comfortable. From secluded bush lodges and camps deep in the African bush to campsites set beside rivers under spreading umbrella thorn trees.

For the adventurous that want to experience the essential Africa there are wilderness trails that allow you to explore with an experienced guide. Imfolozi wilderness trails (2-4 nights) are undertaken in the 25000ha wilderness zone of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park.

Game drives in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Mkhuze, Ithala and the Ndumo are conducted in open viewing vehicles, accompanied by an experienced field ranger. This can be taken in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Mkhuze, Ithala and the Ndumo.

Night drives afford interesting glimpses of the nocturnal species, seldom if ever seen during the day. These include the thick-tailed bush baby, leopard, white-tailed mongoose, small-spotted genet, hyena, aardvark and porcupine. Nocturnal birds include nightjars, owls and dikkops. These animals can be seen at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Mkhuze and Ithala.

Each of the parks also has well laid out auto trails. These enable visitors to appreciate aspects of the park's fascinating wildlife while enjoying the comfort and privacy of their own vehicles.

A number of self-guided trails are available at each park where visitors can experience the wild on foot.

Guided game and bird walks are also conducted under the supervision of an experienced field ranger. Most of the parks have superbly placed hides where the visitor can view and photograph animals and birds as they come to drink.

The parks are:

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is set in the heart of Zululand. This is the oldest game reserve in Africa where Zulu kings such as Dingiswayo and Shaka once hunted. Today the "big five" of African legend stalk the savannah.

Established in 1895 game viewing is the prime attraction. Viewing hides overlook pans and waterhole enabling visitors to see animals at close range.

Mkhuze Game Park
The Mkhuze Game Park is a place of great beauty and high contrasts. Mkhuze is renowned as a mecca for bird lovers. More than 420 bird species can be seen.

The reserve has an astonishing diversity of natural habitats. From the eastern slopes of the Lebombo mountain, to broad stretches of acacia savannah, swamps and a variety of woodlands and riverine forest.

Ithala Game Reserve
Tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains, a thousand meters down into a deep valley is the Ithala Game Reserve.

Carved over the eons by the Phonology River it reveals the world's oldest rock formations.

Situated in the rugged, mountainous thorn veld of northern KwaZulu-Natal, the reserve's multitude of habitats host a spectacular array of wildlife species.

Ndumo Game Reserve
The Ndumo Game Reserve is perhaps best known for its magnificent bird life. It has the highest bird count in South Africa, some 430 species.

Situated near the Tembe Elephant Park on the Mozambique border, the Usuthu River forms its northern boundary and the Pongola River flows through to its confluence with Usutu.

Ndumo boasts many beautiful pans set about with yellow fever trees and extensive wetlands.

Tembe Elephant
Tembe Elephant Park lies on the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique.
The diversity of bird life is spectacular here.

The park is situated within the sand veldt ecological zone and consists mainly of closed woodland and secondary thicket formation.