'Imfolozi / Umfolozi' the
heart of the Zulu Kingdom, the home of the White Rhino, where
wilderness trails take you along mighty rivers wandering through
thorn savannah inhabited by the big five of Africa.
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa proclaimed
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Hilltop Camp
The award-winning
Hilltop Camp on the summit of a forested hill offers fine views
of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Hilltop camp, the oldest Big 5
wildlife venue in KwaZulu-Natal, was extensively rebuilt and enlarged
in the early nineties, and today accommodation at Hilltop Camp
ranges from the luxury selfcatering 8 bed Mtwazi lodge to a variety
of self-catering and non selfcatering accommodation facilities.
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Mtwazi Lodge
Mtwazi Lodge is situated in the grounds of the renowned Hilltop Camp in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, and boasts a magnificent setting under a large sycamore fig within its own secluded bushveld garden.
This eight-bedded lodge, once the original home of the warden of the reserve.
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Muntulu Bush Lodge
Rough it in absolute style in the luxurious seclusion of Muntulu Bush Lodge.
Set on an elevated bank , the lounge looks down into the palm lined Hluhluwe River where a variety of animals, including elephant and rhino, gather daily to quench their thirst. This 8 bed Bush Lodge has to be booked as a unit by one party at a time.
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Munywaneni Bush Lodge
The Munyawaneni Bush Lodge overlooks the confluence of the Hluhluwe River and the Munyweneni Stream. This 8 bed Bush Lodge may only be booked by one party at a time.
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Gqoyeni Bush Lodge
The Gqoyeni Bush Lodge, in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is situated on an elevated peninsula overlooking the confluence of the Black Mfolozi River and the Gqoyeni Stream in an excellent game viewing location on the Sontuli Loop. The lounge offers uninterrupted views of the sand banks and reed beds of the river which is a favoured drinking spot.
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Hlatikhulu Bush Lodge
Elevated on a terrace overlooking the Black Imfolozi River this lodge is situated in the heart of the park and provides excellent opportunities for walks. Four 2-bed units, each with own private showers and toilets en suite, are linked by wooden walkways to a central living area.
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Masinda Lodge
This secluded lodge sleeps six/ eight people in three bedrooms, all of which have private bathrooms en-suite and with the extra 2 in an annex which is not of the standard of the main house.
This is a self-catered lodge and is booked by one party at a time, minimum charges apply.
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Mpila Camp
Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area.
The self catering Chalets and Safari tents accommodating 2 people in each also have an additional sleeper couch suitable for children.
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Nselweni Bush Camp
Recently renovated the Nselweni Bushcamp situated overlooking the Black Umfolozi River. It has eight 2-bed selfcatering brick under canvas Chalets, each with own kitchenette and shower and toilet en suite. For larger groups there is a central lounge / dining / kitchen area.
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Umfolozi was the exclusive hunting preserve of the Zulu kings who protected the area by proclaiming conservation laws long before any formal protection.
The game pits in which animals were trapped can still be seen.
Game viewing is the prime attraction. Viewing hides overlook pans and waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range.
As the home of "Operation Rhino" in the 1950s and 60s, the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park became world renowned for its White Rhino conservation. Other areas of focus for which it is famed include its wilderness trails which originated in Umfolozi in the 1950s and its renowned Game Capture unit recently upgraded to the Centenary Capture Centre which is a bench mark for animal capture and sustainable wildlife utilization in Africa.
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park covers some 96 000 ha and an immense diversity of fauna and flora occurs in this region. Imfolozi, the southern component of the Park, lies west of the town of Mtubatuba. The region is generally hot in summer, and mild to cool in winter, although cold spells do occur.
Larger mammals to be seen include buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and large numbers of impala. Waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbuck, duiker, warthog, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena and genet may also be seen. The large cats are ellusive.
In excess of 300 species of birds have been recorded.
There are a number of picnic sites and three self-guided walks provide magnificent views.
One may drive on the public road newtwork in order to view the animals. For those overnighting at Mpila Camp, guided game drives are offered late afternoons into the evening. These may only be booked on arrival at Mpila camp reception. Two daily walks in the company of a field ranger can also be booked through the camp office. Limited availability.
Minimum age for walks is 16 years old if unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian and
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