The wildlife in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park was outstanding, with some incredibly close encounters that really stay with you. We saw a large number of rhino throughout the park, often surprisingly close to the road, which was a real privilege given how threatened they are. The elephants were just as memorable — huge animals appearing quietly out of the bush and sometimes passing very near the car, giving a real sense of their size and presence.
There was also constant activity everywhere we drove. Warthogs trotted along the roadside with their tails sticking upright, baboons and monkeys gathered around the hills and picnic areas, and giraffe and zebra seemed perfectly suited to the rolling landscape. One of the highlights was seeing wild dogs, which always feels special given how rare they are. The park had that wonderful feeling that around almost every corner there could be another memorable sighting waiting.
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| Beautiful art at the Hilltop Camp |
