Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[2] 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.[2]
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park | |
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Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Nearest city | Durban, South Africa |
Coordinates | 28°13′11″S 31°57′7″E |
Area | 960 km2 (370 sq mi) |
Established | 30 April 1895; 129 years ago (1895-04-30)[1] |
Governing body | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
Thanks to conservation efforts, the park now has one of the largest populations of white rhinoceros in the world,[3] although this population remains severely threatened by the poaching of hundreds of rhinos every year in the park.[4][5]