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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi

Hluhluwe River Lodge

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About Hluhluwe River Lodge

Intimate forest lodge with sweeping views of Lake St Lucia
Hluhluwe River Lodge is a gorgeous 24-bed forest lodge with a wonderful view of Lake St Lucia. Set in indigenous gardens, it is the ideal base for visiting Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park. The spacious chalets are separate from the main lodge building and tucked away amid the forested environment. The lodge offers great food and comfortable accommodation coupled with friendly staff. It also offers a self-catering option if required. Mkhulu’s House is a private self-catering homestead, with a swimming pool and an entertainment area, tucked away in its own secret forest.
From $170 per person/per night
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The property

The main lodge complex has a reception area, a lounge with stunning views of the lake, and a dining room. The reception leads out onto an expansive terrace and grassed courtyard with a superb view. The Errol Harrison Museum on the premises is a local history museum curated by the lodge in honour of Errol Harrison a Zululand pioneer, and adventurer. The terrace is a great place to take in the beautiful surroundings at any time of the day.

The rooms

The accommodation at the lodge consists of two romantic honeymoon chalets, two family chalets and eight standard chalets, set amongst the indigenous trees in the wilderness. Each chalet is a well-lit A-frame structure made of timber with a thatch roof. The chalets are all comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and have electronic safes and coffee and tea stations. A self-catering chalet is also available for those looking for additional privacy.

Activities

There are many wildlife-orientated activities and adventures suitable for adults and kids. Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park is a huge game reserve boasting the Big Five and many other animals. You can go on a self-drive in your own vehicle or go with a professional safari operator in an open game viewing vehicle. Other activities include mountain biking through scenic routes with picnic stops, guided walks which includes forest and lake shore experiences, horse trails, birding, and visits to animal sanctuaries.
Plan your stay

How to book Hluhluwe River Lodge

How do I book Hluhluwe River Lodge?

Hluhluwe River Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Hluhluwe River Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Hluhluwe River Lodge?

Stays at Hluhluwe River Lodge start from around $170 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

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