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WILDLIFE PARKS - ACTIVITIES
Wilderness Trails:The whistling of cicadas, signalling the heat of the noon.... A community of forest birds chattering overhead, silenced by the crunch of footsteps along a path... Glistening grasslands, flowing in the wind, backlit by the dying sun...The roars of lion resonating across a plain, interrupting a nightjar's soft call in the moonlight... Live for a time in the wilderness, even a day or two, and these are impressions you will retain forever.   
 
 Imfolozi wilderness trails (2-4 nights) are undertaken in the 25000ha wilderness zone of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi park. Here there are no roads and access is only on foot. The area is maintained in a pristine state and kept as undisturbed by man as possible. The presence of the 'big five' adds an adrenaline charged element to the pleasure of experiencing the park's magnificent diversity of fauna and flora. Each of the four different types of trail is led by two experienced trails staff members.

Game drives (day)Day drives are conducted in open viewing vehicles, accompanied by an experienced field ranger (Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Mkhuze, Ithala, Ndumo). Night drives These drives afford interesting glimpses of the nocturnal species, seldom if ever seen during the day. These include the thick-tailed bushbaby, leopard, white-tailed mongoose, small-spotted genet, hyena, aardvark and porcupine. Nocturnal birds include nightjars, owls and dikkops (Hluhluwe Imfolozi park , Mkhuze, Ithala).

Conferences (up to 90 people)if ever a conference centre has it all - its Ithala. Situtated in the Ntshondwe camp in the magnificent Ithala game park, the Ithala Conference Centre has the magic to re-awaken the senses of even the most jaded visitor. Here in the heart of Africa are twenty-first century conference facilities superbly incorporated within an game reserve. Under a magnificent thatched building, you will enjoy modern comforts in an environment that is so beautiful and peaceful. Facilities include main auditorium, break away rooms, versatile lighting, a fully equiped projection room etc. Self guided auto trails Each of the parks have 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.

Self guided walking trailsA number of self-guided trails are available at each park where visitors can experience the wild on foot. Guided game and bird walksThese walks are conducted under the supervision of an experienced field ranger. HidesMost of the parks have superbly placed hides where the visitor can view and photograph animals and birds as they come to drink.

 
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