Hluhluwe River Lodge

Extremely peaceful location. Amazingly well kept and clean lodges. Lovely paths that join the lodges to the main eating, relaxing area. Lesley welcomed us with fresh juice. He provided a lovely tour of the place on our arrival and a map for a walk in the grounds. Dinner at night was delicious. The fire pit was nice to have although it was a bit windy.

My girlfriend and I had the privilege of staying there. The service, the people, accommodation and the meals were 5star

We went with our family, 2 children, 6 years old and 10 years old to the lodge. An exceptionel view to the lake of St Lucia, a friendly staff, delicious food and a very good breakfast. There are a lot of activities in the neighbourhood from the lodge. ( game drive, visit of the Cheetahs, …)

Very kind and helpfully staff (we had to do a covid test for next part of the travel and reception provided very efficient assistance), nice installations and excellent food. Magnificent view. We saw several beautiful inhalas walking around in the evening. Good gateway to umfolosi reserve.

I had an exceptional experience at Hluhluwe River Lodge during a two-night stay with my wife. The food surpassed my expectations, ranking as the best I've encountered in various lodges. The staff's competence and friendliness, highlighted by their swift resolution of a noisy animal issue, added to the positive impression. A unique and memorable aspect was the manager's tour showcasing the fascinating microcosm of scorpions and tiny creatures around the lodges – a highly recommended experience that left a possitive and lasting impact.

This was our first time at Hluhluwe River Lodge and it was absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! It is situated outside of the reserve but is it's own little reserve and you truly feel as if you are living amongst the wilderness- various buck and wild birds species greet you each time you leave your chalet- and yet also feel incredibly safe. We stayed in the Honeymoon suite and it was the best choice we could have made. The bed is so comfortable, it has a private tub and a huge shower too- the staff also made up and refreshed our linen and towels each day which was an unexpected surprise. A big beautiful and private balcony allows you to take in the peaceful surroundings. Not a far walk from the chalet you reach the reception and "house area" where you eat your meals, have access to an outside fire pit, a very well stocked bar with numerous local wines and drinks, and even have a small historical museum to wander in. The service is excellent and the staff were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the area and all the many things you can do whilst there- they are also so happy to book anything you desire. Breakfast's and Dinners are included and let me tell you, THE FOOD IS AMAZING! Each night (we stayed 3) we were offered a different three course meal and were wowed every time- needless to say we stumbled back to our chalet well fed and happy. Lastly the location is PERFECT and so easily accessible to all game drives and a host of fun activities. I cannot stress how wonderful this gem is... GO NOW!!! A massive shout out to Oukie, Rebecca, Thobile, Lesley, Sona, Mona, Cindy and Moosa for making our stay one we will never forget... and we hope to be back soon!