Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² (96,000 ha) of hilly topography 280 kilometres (170 mi) north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. Operated by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the park is the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where each of the big five game animals can be found.

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
LocationKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nearest cityDurban, South Africa
Coordinates28°13′11″S 31°57′7″E
Area960 km2 (370 sq mi)
Established30 April 1895 (1895-04-30)
Governing bodyEzemvelo KZN Wildlife
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park (KwaZulu-Natal)

Thanks to conservation efforts, the park now has one of the largest populations of white rhinoceros in the world, although this population remains severely threatened by the poaching of hundreds of rhinos every year in the park.

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