Hluhluwe River Lodge

Das Chalet war rustikal und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Die Betten waren mit einem tadellosen Moskitonetz ausgestattet. Das großzügige Chalet war mit einer großen Dusche, schönem Waschbereich (zwei Waschbecken) und separatem WC ausgestattet. In Ermangelung einer Sitzgelegenheit innerhalb des Chalets haben wir uns die Stühle von der vorhandenen Terrasse geholt. Die Mahlzeiten waren gut und das Personal sehr freundlich. Zu erwähnen ist, dass die Lodge kein Mittagessen anbietet. Die Lodge liegt tatsächlich nicht direkt am Fluss (siehe Name). Man hat von dem Lounge-Bereich aus einen Blick auf den Lake St. Lucia in der Ferne.

This is the only place we returned to from our 2019 stay and again we absolutely loved it. This time we booked Mkhulu's house. If you have a family this is the best! Yes, you have to walk 2 mins up a little sandy path to the main compound, but the house is amazing! You overlook the Hluhluwe river and the estuary, lovely verandahs, several BBQ places, fantastic bedrooms, the house is vast, the kitchen, the dining and living room are huge. Lots of interesting books and a private pool too! If I could i would buy "Grandfathers house". We love the food so much at the Lodge that we changed our mind and postponed self catering to the next place. Everybody is lovely, warmhearted and helpful. The staff rock this place and every second day the general manager comes around, he knows everything about birds! The only downside: it is a bit of a drive from everywhere (45min to Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park) and the walks at False Bay Park are done in a day. It depends whether you want to do lots of activities or whether you came to unwind. If this review hasn't convinced you yet: every second evening a Genet joins the dinner crowd to get her share ;-)

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.