The Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris
Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Hluhluwe Kwazulu NatalDescriptionSituated between the renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve and The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris– a hotel that invites wild discovery from luxurious, warm surrounds.
Rich in natural ambience and with a distinctively African rhythm, The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris treats guests to luxurious accommodation, tantalising cuisine, and world-class service with friendly staff who live the motto “hospitality is our game”.
The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris encourages visitors to leave the modern world behind and to embark on a discovery…the untamed beauty of Kwazulu Natal’s Elephant Coast and the neighbouring wildlife and marine reserves have created a vibrant eco-system of unrivalled diversity.
At The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris – you’ll discover the wild nature of Africa and you will rejoice in the luxury and revel in the friendly warmth of one of Africa’s most welcoming hotels. Set in the heart of the Kingdom of the Zulus in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and offering cultural charm and the lure of the majestic KwaZulu-Natal bushveld, the Hluhluwe Hotel & Safari is situated next to: - The world renowned Hluhluwe Game Reserve (the second oldest game reserve in the world - after Yellowstone Park in the U.S.A.) , home of the Black Rhino, as well as the 'Big Five' (Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant).
- Lake St. Lucia, a World Heritage site and the largest Marine Lake in Africa, situated in the largest Wetlands area in the Southern Hemisphere. It is home to 1 500 Nile Crocodiles, 800 Hippos and is a bird watcher's paradise.
- Within 80km drive of the subtropical waters of Sodwana Bay (with one of the best coral reefs in the world) and Cape Vidal, with Lake Sibiya, Mkuze Game Reserve and other wildlife attractions.
Accommodation Gentle luxury and soft comfort awaits you at the end of a day filled with Africa's sights and sounds. Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris' 76 rooms offer the following: - Satellite Television
- Telephone
- Tea &Coffee making facilities
- Individually controlled air conditioning units
- En-suite bathrooms
FacilitiesFeel the distinctive Zulu rhythm on the swimming pool terrace and soak up the cultural richness in the evenings. Zulu dance shows are held beneath the magnificent Umkanyakude (Fever) Tree in the cool of the evening– sip on a refreshing sundowner and let your spirit be revitalised, your soul reawakened.
Take Africa with you – the hotel curio shop offers beautifully handcrafted gifts as well as a selection of music CD's and safari clothing.
The hotel has many facilities to ensure a magical experience and friendly hotel staff are on hand to meet any request:
• Daily safari excursions • Qualified game rangers • Modern, comfortable game vehicles • On site restaurant, pool and bar • Traditional Zulu boma • Daily laundry service Conference Facilities Put a wild spirit into a business function. The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris offers world-class business and conferencing facilities in comfortable surrounds. Various business packages are on offer and top quality technology and services are available to ensure convenient, effortless business.
The Hluhluwe Hotel and Safaris has 3 conference venues seating between 2-100 delegates.
Included in a standard day conference package:
• Whiteboard and marker pens • Flip charts • Overhead projector • Fixed screen • TV & VCR • Stationery – notepads and pens • Refreshments – cordials and water • PA system • Microphone • Data projector • Lunch
Available at an additional charge:
• Photocopying • Faxing Facilities include: - 75 spacious fully air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms with television and coffee and tea-making facilities.
- Swimming Pool
- Rhino Bar
- Magnificent outdoor bar on the swimming pool terrace.
- 80-seater conference room.
- Local Airstrip.
Facilities  - air conditioner (all units) - babysitting service - big game (less than 30km) - conference venue onsite - DSTV in room - game drives (less than 30km) - laundry facilities (less than 2km) - laundry facilities onsite - lock-up safe - medical facilities (less than 5km) - outdoor pool - reptile park (less than 20km) - restaurant onsite - tea / coffee making facilities - television in room (non-satellite)
DirectionsEasily accessed from the N2 through Zululand. Approximately 500 kilometres from Johannesburg. Take the N17 South past Springs to Leandra, Kinross, Bethal, then on to Ermelo, Piet Retief, Pongola, Mkuze and into the Hluhluwe Village.
From Pretoria take the N4 to Middelburg, then on to Hendrina, Ermelo, Piet Retief and Pongola, Mkuze and into the Hluhluwe Village. From Durban: Take the N2 approximately 300 km up the coast, passing Richards Bay and Mtubatuba, then take the Hluhluwe turn-off and turn right over the N2 and into the Hluhluwe Village |