Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project

Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project, in Hluhluwe offers guests intimate and comfortable game lodge accommodation in the form of chalets and rondavels, on bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast basis, allowing guests to sample the delights of true South African hospitality and cuisine. Before and after dinner, join us for evening drinks around the fire, at the boma or on the sundowner deck. Join us for an up close and personal tour and learn more about South Africa's endangered wild cat species. Come and be mesmerised by the beauty of the Caracal (Lynx), enchanted by the playful Serval, astonished by the speed and agility of the Cheetah and delighted by the African Wildcat at our own world-renowned centre. View and photograph these amazing animals at the Zululand Cat Conservation. We offer educational tours daily, with feedings during the afternoon tour and an informative talk about the animals and the project by an experienced guide. Want a true African wedding, walking down a grassy aisle with African wildlife grazing in the background, then this is possible at Emdoneni Lodge! For added convenience, it is just a short walk from the aisle at the ceremony to your reception and to our comfortable accommodation. Emdoneni Lodge prides itself on actively welcoming children of all ages. Kids activities are well planned and structured, and are done by experienced guides who are passionate about kids and nature. The lodge offers unique opportunities for the visitor, as you get up close and personal with local wildlife. From sitting by the pool watching zebra, nyala, duiker and impala in their natural sand forest habitat, to coming face to face with cheetah, serval, caracal and African Wild Cats at the Cat Sanctuary! Air-conditioned, en-suite units allow you to escape the heat of the day, and in the evenings, you have a variety of meals to choose from at the buffet restaurant. Dinner in the boma adds a different atmosphere as you eat under the African night sky, and get a glimpse into one of South Africa's great cultures with our Zulu dancers. End off your evening with a nightcap in our cosy bar or a chat in front of the fireplace. Your Zululand experience would not be complete without visiting nearby Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Park in one of the lodge's game vehicles or taking a trip to St Lucia to view some hippos and crocodiles on a lazy afternoon boat ride. Other activities on offer include fishing charters, visiting the nearby Zulu cultural village, quad biking, horse riding or spending the day on the infamous Cape Vidal and Sodwana Bay beaches. Emdoneni Lodge offers the visitor a chance to experience Zululand at its best. Your hosts, Louis and Cecillie Nel, look forward to meeting you, from all the staff at Emdoneni - Salani Kahle.

Area Info

Your Zululand experience would not be complete without visiting nearby Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Park in one of the Lodges game vehicles, or taking a trip to St Lucia to view some hippos and crocodiles on a lazy afternoon boat ride.

Other activities on offer include fishing charters, visiting the nearby Zulu cultural village, quad biking, horse riding or spending the day on the infamous Cape Vidal and Sodwana Bay beaches.