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WELCOME TO EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE | YOUR ULTIMATE IN WILDLIFE DESTINATIONS

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is entrusted with the long-term conservation of the regions rich biodiversity for the people of South Africa.

In the 100 years of formal conservation in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the various departments and statutory organisations that evolved into today`s KZN Wildlife have received many formal awards and words of praise for the quality of their service to conservation and for the high standard of management of the province's natural resources.

WORLD-CLASS RESORTS and ACCOMMODATION

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Resorts invites you to enjoy the ultimate wildlife experience at our world class resorts.

From the heights of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, through the tropical savannahs of Zululand where the Big 5 inhabit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, and on to the brilliant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean that fringe the lakes and wetlands of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site.

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Ezemvelo boasts 68 beautiful reserves to choose from, 36 of which have accommodation.

Fly into Durban and go on safari to enjoy the Big 5, camping, fishing, hiking, birding and the wildlife of this scenic and
culturally rich province of KwaZulu-Natal.

There is something for everyone such as hiking, climbing, game viewing, birding, horse riding, picnicking, camping, diving, MTBiking, sailing, fishing, 4x4 trails, canoeing, snorkelling, windsurfing, water-skiing, swimming and much more.

Our wildlife resorts boast modern-day amenities including satellite TV, serviced rooms and restaurants. Escape the rat
race and breathe life back into your soul in the luxury of our wildlife resorts. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s private luxury
bush lodges in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi boast the services of a private chef and wilderness guide.

Set in the seclusion of your private luxury camp with a viewing deck overlooking watering holes, the private chalets
afford you the luxury of relaxing with sundowners while nature unfolds around you.

AWARD-WINNING CONSERVATION

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is internationally recognised for white rhino and sea turtle conservation and for its community conservation outreach programmes.

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park have been declared World Heritage Sites.

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park along with uKhahlam