Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is a nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that spreads across gentle hills covered in African savanna and sits north of Durban. The terrain includes grasslands, wooded valleys, and riverbeds that wind through the landscape and provide habitat for large mammals.
The protected area took shape in the late 19th century when rhinoceros numbers dropped sharply and only a few animals survived. Conservationists established a breeding program here that saved the species from disappearing and later moved animals to other regions.
The name joins two traditional territories of the Zulu monarchy, and the land still shows traces of ancient settlements and furnaces. Visitors walking the trails can spot remains left by early inhabitants who shaped this area centuries ago.
Several paved roads run through the reserve and link the camps in the north and south, with animals often grazing or drinking along the roadside. Early morning or late afternoon drives increase chances of seeing wildlife in motion, as they seek shade during the heat.
The reserve holds the largest group of southern white rhinoceros on the continent, with specialized units using drone technology to counter poaching. This population became the foundation for reintroduction projects in many other countries that wanted to rebuild their own herds.
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