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Hluhluwe River Lodge
Adjacent to iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Hluhluwe iMfolozi ParkHluhluwe River Lodge is a 24 bed accommodation venue close to the famous Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and the coastal marine reserves of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Comfortable with friendly staff, excellent food and lots of exciting activities available in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park area, make this the ideal choice for travellers exploring this diverse and beautiful region.
Hluhluwe River Lodge at a Glance
Hluhluwe River Lodge - Luxury Chalet / Honeymoon suite
Thatched A frame style chalet with an expansive deck area, chairs and coffee table. The King size bed is draped with a romantic mosquito net. The bathroom is made up of a shower and separate toilet, a vanity unit with two basins, a large mirror and shaving plug. A Victorian bath is located just off the main bedroom area and looks out into the forest. The chalet is equipped with a mini bar and tea and coffee station. There are two comfortable cane chairs, a writing desk, a large suitcase rack, clothes cupboard, telephone, digital safe and an air-conditioner
The central living area of the Hluhluwe River Lodge incorporates a lounge, dining room and bar which looks out over an indigenous garden. An expansive terrace has a 180 degree view of the Hluhluwe River floodplain below. The rooms are spread about a rambling indigenous forested garden and there is a swimming pool in a secluded spot away from the main guest’s area.
Breakfasts offer a variety of fresh fruit and interesting hot breakfast choices to start your day. A light lunch is served before you depart on your afternoon safari or adventure, guided game drives in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park can be arranged with pick-up at the Memorial Gate. Dinners are a la carte, with a set starter and a choice of main dishes with a local flavour, ranging from fish and poultry to a variety of delicious meats including our speciality, venison. Vegetarians and guests with special dietary requirements can specify their needs on or prior to arrival. Dinners are served under the stars in our outside Boma area when weather conditions permit, or on the main lodge terrace, the cosy dining room is the obvious indoor alternative if 'al fresco' (our favourite choice) is not an option. Our local wine guru will be glad to recommend a choice from our extensive list of wines personally chosen from a variety of interesting and alternative South African wine estates.
The atmosphere at the lodge is friendly and relaxed with a home from home approach to hospitality. The variety of adventures on offer to guests provide a wide choice of activities whether they are active adventure seekers or the relaxed naturalist type content with wildlife, birds and scenery. These activities arranged with the various service providers in the Hluhluwe area.
Activities from Hluhluwe River Lodge
Guests at Hluhluwe River Lodge, booked on the fully inclusive package rate, have one guided game drive per day included in that tariff, this to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. These guided game drives are conducted by independent Tour Operators and not by Hluhluwe River Lodge, who merely facilitates them. Guests will be obliged to drive to the start point of the drive, this can vary, but most likely from the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park’s Memorial entrance gate. This excursion is non-refundable and may not be changed for any other activity. Game drives are also available to guests booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, at an additional cost.