Hluhluwe River Lodge

An intimate forest lodge with sweeping views of the Hluhluwe river floodplain offering great comfort and hospitality for travellers exploring Hluhluwe's game reserves and wildlife attractions The chalets are separate from the main lodge building and tucked away privately in the surrounding forested environment. The main lodge complex includes a reception, a lounge with a stunning view of the lake as well as a dining room and a bar lounge Meals are most often taken outside on the terrace where every night the staff light a fire ( in winter ) and guests can share a few stories of their day

Area Info

The Isimangaliso Wetland Park is 332 000 hectares and consists of both beach and bush destinations. It was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in December 1999

Hluhluwe River Lodge is a great location if you want to explore.

The Memorial gate is a 30-minute drive from the lodge and the coastal and marine reserves of Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal and St Lucia are just an hour's drive from the lodge

Units and Rooms

Standard Chalets

Guests: 2

The eight standard chalets are built on stilts with thatch roofs and wooden decks. Each chalet is accessed via a wooden ramp leading onto a covered wooden deck appointed with comfortable chairs and a coffee table. Double glass doors and a glass-front

Family chalets

Guests: 4

There are two family chalets specially designed for a young family with two small children. These open-plan thatched chalets have a double bed arrangement for parents and a dormer set off to one side with two single children's beds.

Honeymoon Chalets

Guests: 2

There are two luxuriously appointed honeymoon chalets tucked away in a forested ravine just a short walk from the main lodge.

Mkhulu's House

Guests: 4

Mkhulu's House has 2 en-suite bedrooms (the main room includes a set of bunk beds for two small children), a kitchen, a dining room, a lounge and an outdoor entertainment area with a spectacular view. It also has its own private swimming pool.