Hotels in Hluhluwe South Africa

Find solitude in a landscape that is still wild and untouched.Calling 100 000 hectares of game reserve home, of which 35 000 hectares are wetlands, the Sobhengu Lodge offers a unique eco-experience.Guests are accommodated in luxurious lodges, inconspicuously nestled amidst the trees of the dense Nibela Sand Forest, and connected to the main lodge via raised wooden walkways that meander through the forest.The game reserve is stocked with a variety of small game, rich in butterfly and bird life, and boasts fossil beds of sea shells, clams, ammonites as well as giant shark teeth dating back over 60 million years.

Isinkwe Backpackers Bush Camp is nestled within 22 hectares of lush, indigenous coastal bush, 15 Km from Hluhluwe-KwaZulu Natal. As you arrive at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp, you are greeted by friendly, shady trees, forming a tranquil hide-away, as well as an excellent base from where to explore the many famous wildlife destinations in the area, including Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve and the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park. Accommodation options include a Self-Catering Tree Cabin, ensuite double rooms, standard double rooms, family rooms, dormitories and camping. We offer dinners and breakfasts, served from our canteen next to our swimming pool and BBQ area. Note: The point shown on the map is the entrance to Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp and there is a large entrance-way with signs. From there they will drive along our entrance road to the camp.

Our small and exclusive lodge, set in the big 5 Zululand Rhino Reserve,offers a unique and personalised bush experience; enjoy game drives, guided walks, traditional bush cuisine and some of South Africa's finest wines.Our Big 5 reserve is composed of a wide variety of habitat types and is home to a large diversity of animal and plant life. The Zululand Rhino Reserve was initially established as a part of World Wildlife Fund’s black rhino range expansion program. A population of these endangered rhinos were introduced to the game reserve and have been thriving ever since. At Rhino River Lodge, we are frequently privileged with sightings of black rhino on our game drives. We are now excitedly awaiting the arrival of a pride of magnificent lions that we hope will thrive as well as our rhino have.Accommodation, facilities and cuisine: Our lodge offers guests comfortable and attractive accommodation. The log cabins are ideally suited to families and sleep up to five people. Each cabin features two bedrooms, a comfortable lounge, private verandah and boma area. Each luxurious en-suite double unit is set under a thatch roof with a private verandah overlooking the lodge grounds and riverbed below and is the perfect place for our guests to enjoy the tranquility of the African bush. The swimming pool area offers a welcome respite for guests looking to escape the midday heat and cool off or just to relax on the loungers under the thatch gazebo. The lounge and dining room at Rhino River Lodge is set high on the banks of the Msunduze River amongst magnificent Sycamore Fig and Fever Trees overlooking the riverbed. A favourite with all of our guests is spending time in our boma enjoying an evening cocktail around the campfire, swapping stories of their adventures in the bush. These evenings are a magical part of every guest’s experience, taking in the smells of the campfire, the sounds of the African night, and the splendour of an unpolluted starry sky.The Lodge offers hearty home style meals served in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our kitchen specializes in offering cuisine that features traditional South African flavours, dishes, and cooking styles. The wine list has been hand-picked to provide our guests with a selection of some of the finest affordable wines that South Africa has to offer.Activities: Rhino River Lodge offers morning and afternoon game drives, night drives, walking safaris and White Rhino Tracking. Our game viewing is some of the best in the world-renowned Zululand area and our birdlife is exceptional with over 350 species having been recorded.Special Occasions: The intimacy and privacy of Rhino River Lodge lends itself perfectly for those seeking a small private lodge to celebrate special occasions like engagements, weddings, birthdays or anniversaries. It is also ideal for those mini-conferences where bonding in privacy is a priority. We invite you to join us at Rhino River Lodge for an exclusive and personalised visit to experience the African wilderness in privacy and comfort.

Malala is a bush lodge on a 140 hectare private nature reserve, accommodating a maximum of 18 guests, thereby ensuring a tranquil African bush atmosphere and experience.Our lodge is located in the Hluhluwe area, in the centre of the Elephant Coast in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. We are ideally positioned between the world-renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Sodwana Bay and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Malala has been owned and managed by the Harvey family since 2001 and we, together with an enthusiastic team of staff, are always on hand to provide the personal attention one would associate with a small intimate lodge.Our property has a variety of vegetation types, including lowland forest, woodland, grasslands and wetlands. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through these diverse habitats on well-maintained and marked walking trails. You may come across some of our game, which includes Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, Nyala, Reedbuck and Red and Grey Duiker. Other smaller wildlife that may cross your path are Large-spotted Genet, various mongooses, Vervet Monkeys and dung beetles. You may even spot the rare Suni Antelope or the unusual Four-toed Elephant Shrew. In addition, Malala Lodge is at the centre of the birding hotspot of KwaZulu-Natal with over 500 species of bird having been recorded in the Elephant Coast area. The Malala Lodge birdlist currently has over 270 recorded species. The main thatched lodge is centrally positioned within the camp and overlooks indigenous forest. Here guests can enjoy a relaxing drink in the cosy bush pub or take a dip in the palm-fringed swimming pool. Meals are available, by prior arrangement, in the lodge dining room. Dinner is a home-styled three-course set menu with cheese and biscuits and tea/coffee; and breakfast is a full English breakfast including cereals, fruit salad, yoghurt and tea/coffee. Lunch is not available at the lodge, but lunch options are available in the towns of Hluhluwe and St Lucia.Adjoining the dining room is a small reading lounge where a variety of magazines and books are available for your interest. Malala Lodge can accommodate guests on a self-catering basis or, if you would prefer, indulge yourself in genuine home-cooked meals in the attractive thatched dining room. Our accommodation, which nestles within the forest fringe, comprises; Four private, thatched, open plan chalets all with en-suite shower facilities. The chalets are 1-bedroom units which can accommodate two adults, or two adults and a child. All the chalets come with fully equipped kitchenettes, ceiling fans and braai/barbeque facilities. A semi-detached chalet equipped with en-suite shower facilities, separate lounge, kitchenette and ceiling fans and braai/barbeque facilities. The chalet accommodates two adults sharing. Two family cottages each comprising two bedrooms (en-suite), lounge and kitchenette and equipped with ceiling fans and braai/barbeque facilities. These units accommodate family groups of up to four. and a family cottage comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, lounge and kitchen and equipped with ceiling fans and braai/barbeque facilities. This large unit accommodates a family group of up to five.All of the accommodation units are supplied with tea/coffee facilities and all linen and towels are provided.Activities and attractions: Malala is ideally positioned between the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Sodwana Bay and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.We provide game drives, by prior arrangement, in our open game-viewing vehicle into the world renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, providing guests with a superb opportunity of viewing a multitude of mammals, birds, reptiles and plants. Other activities include; self-drive day trips to the parks and beaches of St. Lucia, Sodwana Bay and Cape Vidal for boat cruises, kayaking, snorkelling, diving and whale watching, walking and horse trails through nearby parks and reserves and Cultural Zulu Village tours - gain firsthand knowledge of traditional Zulu culture and lifestyle.

Situated 1km from entrance gate to False Bay Park, 13 km from Hluhluwe town, 30 km from Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Fully furnished house consisting of 2 self catering apartments. Apartments have inter-leading door and can be used as one unit. Features & Facilities: View of Lake St Lucia. Paved patios with braai facilities. Fully fenced with security gate. Walks on property, excellent bird-life. Other Activities In The Area: Walks in False Bay Park. Horse rides. Open vehicle game drives in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Fishing at False Bay. Dumazulu Cultural Village. Ilala weavers. Boat cruises. Whale watching at St Lucia. Beaches: Sodwana & St Lucia.

Self catering, fully equipped lodges situated within a private game reserve. Lodges are constructed from wood and glass, with all rooms having sliding doors opening onto private decks. Game viewing can be done from the comfort of your bed because the game very often comes to you! Toad Tree Lodge is an exclusive destination situated within a private game reserve. It boasts a wealth of Antelope species, as well as Giraffe, Zebra and Wildebeest, all of which are endemic to the area. We are a premier bird lovers destination with 120 species viewed in the lodge gardens alone. We have an extensive network of walking trails and because we have no dangerous animals, guests are free to explore these on their own. We are a low risk malaria area. Lodges have a Scandinavian feel, constructed from wood and glass. All rooms have sliding doors onto private decks. Game viewing can be done from the comfort of your bed because the game very often comes to you! The lodges are free-standing and private, with either two or four bed options. All have private en-suite bathrooms with separate, very private, outdoor showers. Lodges are self catering, fully equipped and comfortably appointed. For guests who wish to eat out there are numerous restaurants and coffee shops within a 15 minute drive of the lodge. They are serviced daily. We are now wheelchair compliant.

Situated along the Elephant Coast, Bushwillow Collection is located 9.9 miles from the town of Hluhluwe, allowing for both a bush and beach experience. Bushwillow Collection offers a variety of accommodation types, each with a unique style. The bush lodge’s luxury rooms have reed ceilings, a private deck and access to an outdoor pool and large wooden sun deck. Meals are prepared by the lodge's chef for guests staying in the central lodge's luxury rooms. The self-catering cottage features a hot tub, lounge and kitchen area, whilst the self-catering chalets offer a private pool and modern kitchen. Breakfast can be provided upon request for these rooms at a charge. Guests can enjoy various on-site activities, such as spider walks, stargazing, bird walks as well as walks through the private game park. The Isimangaliso Wetland Park is 22.4 miles away.

Voted Africa's Leading Luxury Lodge at the 2008 World Travel Awards, this exclusive 5-star lodge brings man and nature together on a large private game reserve. Situated in northern Zululand, Thanda Private Game Reserve is home to amazing wildlife and over 400 different bird species. Find your balance at one of South Africa’s most exquisite bush spas or witness a hundred-year-old ritual performed by Zulu warriors. Thanda means love in Zulu, signifying the deep connection the game reserve has with Zulu culture and native flora and fauna. Experience the ultimate in luxury in one of the bush villas or embrace nature at the colonial safari-style tented camp. Thanda's public areas include a library, business centre, wine cellar and spa area, ensuring you hours of entertainment and pleasure. Culinary masterpieces, prepared by the dedicated kitchen team, can be sampled at several venues, including your private boma.