DescriptionHluhluwe River Lodge and Adventures is a small 24 bed hideaway close to the famous Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and the coastal marine reserves of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Great comfort, friendly staff, excellent food and lots of exciting activities make this the ideal choice for travelers exploring this diverse and beautiful region.The central living area of the lodge incorporates a lounge, dining room and bar which encircle a delightful garden and expansive terrace which has a splendid 180 degree view of the Hluhluwe river floodplain. The rooms are spread about a rambling indigenous forested garden and there is a swimming pool in a secluded spot away from main guest area. Your hosts at the lodge are Jurie Van Riel and a dedicated team of fieldguides who will escort you on game drives and a variety of other adventures on offer at the lodge. Lodge 'foodie' Nadine and her team of chefs will ensure that you are well fed with a variety fresh fruit and interesting hot breakfast choices to kickstart your day. After a midday siesta a light lunch is served just before you depart on your afternoon safari or adventure. Dinners are an ala carte affair 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 'isibaya' area when weather conditions permit or on the main lodge terrace, the cosy dining room is the obvious indoor alternative if 'al fresco' ( our favurite ) is not an option. Jurie is our local wine guru and will be glad to reccomend a choice from his 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. Our variety of adventures are designed to offer guests a wide choice of activities wether they are active adventure seekers or the relaxed naturalist type content with wildlife, birds and scenery. RatesValid from 01st November 2007 to 31st Oct 2008 Fully Inclusive rate includes: Welcome drink, 1 game drive per day, tea/coffee, brunch, high tea, game drive refreshment and dinner.
Further Information: Activities @ the lodge: River birding boat cruise, game drives, eco-friendly quad bike trail, mountain bike trails, horse trails & guided sandforest hikes. Guided day tours to major attractions. Activities are not refundable for guests on the fully inclusive rate, who choose not to partake or arrive after the activity has departed. Please see activities sheet for rates. High Tea: - R40.00 per person for DBB guests. High tea available from 14h00 prior to afternoon activity departing. Children’s Policy : Two family chalets available, allows 2 children sharing with parents. Children 3 yrs & under no charge, 12yrs & under pay 50% of FI or DBB adult rate. Children under 12yrs in own chalet pay full FI or DBB adult rate. 3rd / 4th Adult sharing : Two family chalets available allowing for a 3rd / 4th adult sharing. Rates as per FI or DBB per person sharing. Transfers : Luxury Kombi transfers available, hop to the next destination in air conditioned comfort. Please contact us for a quote. Check in time: From 12h00. High tea is from 14h00 prior to afternoon activities departure. Rates are subject to change without notice.
DirectionsThe lodge is situated just 15 minutes drive from the N2 motorway near the town of Hluhluwe and is central to the main attractions of the area namely Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Mkuze Game Reserve and False Bay Park. The coastal marine reserve and beaches of St Lucia, Cape Vidal and scuba diving mecca of Sodwana Bay are a one hour drive away. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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+27 (0)35 562 0246/7
+27 (0)35 562 0248
+27 (0)83 777 3439
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