We are proudly and sustainably 100% off-grid for both electricty and water, so come and leave your worries at the gate… Hluhluwe Bush Camp is a privately owned farm with 5 very luxury self-catering glamping tents, a Glamping Village which consists of 2 Adventure Tents with own outside bathrooms, Tipi and Tipi Boutique tents as well as Poppy The Caravan and a very comfortable bush campsite. All this overlooking False Bay Park within the natural UNESCO World Heritage Site iSimangaliso Wetland Park. We are completely surrounded by charming pineapple fields and bush
HLUHLUWE BUSH CAMP WELCOMES YOU
“Miracle and wonder” – this is the meaning of “iSimangaliso”. Endless beaches, coastal forests and incredible oceanic diversity are offered in iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Introducing your new favourite Bush location at the beautiful Hluhluwe Bush Camp.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park is South Africa’s largest and first natural World Heritage site. It stretches from the St. Lucia Estuary in the South up to the border of Mozambique and is also known as the Elephant Coast. It protects 220 km of pristine coastline with a range of wild and magnificent beaches to enjoy.
Hluhluwe Bush Camp overlooks the treasure trove that is False Bay Park in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The Camp offers 5 enticingly luxurious self-catering glamping tents, 2 fully equipped Adventure tents with private outside bathrooms, 3 fully equipped Tipi tents, a must-see bohemian-style caravan, known as Poppy, and 2 small intimate campsites in the bush with electricity, a braai and an ablution block. And now, we introduce Umfomothi House – a stunning self-catering house very close to Hluhluwe Bush Camp.
Enjoy tranquility whilst sitting on the deck viewing our neighbours – Nyala, Reedbuck, Duikers and pineapple fields.
Besides the glamping tents, Hluhluwe Bush Camp has a reception area with a Farmstall and a pool with sun loungers all overlooking False Bay Park.
The Farmstall is the number one shop for fresh, homemade produce like filled sandwiches, Dutch crispy fries with mayo, pineapple juice, coffee/cappuccino, mint, ginger and lemongrass tea, homemade soup, lettuce and vegetables, breakfast and BBQ packages as well as all your basic needs products like salt, pepper, toilet paper, BBQ wood, firelighters, matches, wine, beer, water and ice cream. Oh and don’t forget to try our incredible sourdough bread and mouthwatering croissants!
Did you know that Hluhluwe Bush Camp is also completely off the grid? And we do off-grid properly! We have a state of the art system including solar panels, inverters, a generator and borehole water with a treatment plant. Come and “green” with us.
LUXURY TENTS
Camping, for some people, conjures up images of trudging to the shower block in the dark, or heating a can of beans over an open fire. Our Luxury Lodge will make them think again. It has all the comforts of home and comes with its kitchen and bathroom, or two. Welcome to…
GLAMPING
Estrela
Estrela, meaning “star” in Portuguese – a shimmering word connection to our other home in Mozambique, yet rooted in our South African sky above. Having spent so many nights under the spectacular stars in our area, we decided they need to be framed by an equally beautiful structure so that we could share this nighttime tapestry with our guests.
Estrela is an open-sided stargazing tent which looks onto a scenic field. No need to cook here – our rates for Estrela include breakfast and dinner but you have a small fridge and tea & coffee station for that first cuppa to take in the sunrise. There is also a braai stand in which you can light what we call a “kuier vuur” in South Africa – direct translation: “visit fire” – where you’d like to sit and visit for hours while you sip on a glass of wine and take in the sounds of the surrounding bush life. For now, you will share the glamping ablution block with shower, toilet, basin and dishwashing facilities.
We’re putting one or two finishing touches on Estrela, but she is ready to book and enhance your star-struck experience at Hluhluwe Bush Camp!
Its simple design belies the luxury within, with room for proper beds in separated bedrooms, and a stylish bathroom with a large, unique shower, basin and toilet, well-equipped kitchen and dining area. All rooms have fans for those hotter nights and a spacious veranda, where you can enjoy the great outdoors overlooking our private game area, a quiet moment with a book or a coffee, completes the look. Step off your deck and sit around the table next to your private braai (BBQ) area and add that quintessential fire-food aroma to your bush experience. It’s perfect for couples, a family holiday, or a breakaway with friends.
We offer five luxurious tents which can each accommodate up to five persons.
One tent can even accommodate up to six persons, and all have a private parking space.
WELCOME TO THE GLAMPING VILLAGE
Glamping is all about taking camping to a new level. Think comfy beds, plush blankets, mood lighting, delicious meals at your behest and delightful bathrooms. Introducing The Glamping Village at Hluhluwe Bush Camp!
We want to make sure you feel comfortable with a bit of luxury and so we have created this space within our game area with the new generation of camper – make that glamper! – in mind, and we’re going to make sure you have everything you need. Have a peek below…
Tipi Tents
A splendid addition to the Hluhluwe Bush Camp glamping family: The Tipi Tents!
These Native American inspired tents are both comfortable and spiritual. The Tipi tents are very comfortable and can fit two persons (2 large single beds or a double). The second tent is our Boutique Tipi – perfect for 3 people, with the 3rd bed a mattress on the floor. They are fully equipped, which means they come with electricity, a large braai area, an outside table, four chairs, laundry rack, equipped camp kitchen including a fridge, towels, linen, fan and so on.
The spectacular view of the grazing animals and borders of False Bay park make these tents very unique. The tents combine luxury with a real outdoor experience. During your stay in a Tipi Tent, you can use the funky ablution block for and have private parking at your site.
Adventure Tents
The Adventure Tent is versatile – it’s the tent for people who don’t normally “do” camping, but also for those that do. It’s for the real adventurers who could use a little bit of extra comfort. It’s also suitable if you need extra accommodation for large groups.
The tents are fully equipped with electricity, a small fridge, gas cooker, pots, pans, towels, sheets and their own outside bathroom with toilet. It’s a more luxurious way of camping.
The Adventure Tent has two comfortable beds which can also be converted into one big bed, and a terrace with a view over the bush with your own parking spot right at your site.
For the extra outdoor experience, we have an ablution block with sanitary facilities.
Both our Adventure Tents have their own BBQ – this way there is no excuse to skip the famous South African Braai
Poppy
This is how we roll! Meet…Poppy. A caravan given a new lease on life at Hluhluwe Bush Camp, with a gorgeous bohemian-hippie theme. Poppy has a fridge and stove in the kitchen, with 2 small double beds with fans on either side of the interior. Stepping outside, you look out over the bush from your shaded deck and can enjoy the sunset while you braai at your private BBQ area. Hippie life equals happy life!
Campsite
In the middle of our bush, we have hidden campsites for real adventurers.
This is perfect for people who travel with rooftop tents, overlanders or any avid camper – accessible by any type of car.
Every site has its own braai place, so no need to put your meat on a gas stove. Wake up with the sunrise, surrounded by Nyalas and other bush animals. There is a central electricity switchbox, an ablution block with shower, toilet, basin and dishwashing facilities.
Here you will have the real African Experience!
Hluhluwe Bush Camp, a 5-Star Gem, in SA’s Best Campsite Directory
Welcome to House Umfomothi!
We are lucky enough to sometimes be full to overflowing at Hluhluwe Bush Camp and, in searching for a fitting alternative for our guests, we discovered House Umfomothi. Both we and our guests have been absolutely thrilled with this gem just “down the road”.
Situated in a private game park, House Umfomothi is a very new luxury cottage with space for up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. One bedroom is en-suite, while the other has a separate bathroom. Boasting a magnificent kitchen with Smeg appliances, a delightful patio where you can enjoy a cup of coffee (or a G&T!) while looking out over bushland and aircon in all the rooms, guests are bound to feel indulgent in this space. Don’t want to miss the latest rugby match? DSTV is also available at the click of a button.
The house is incredibly secure so you can tuck yourselves in or head out on some amazing walking trails, making the most of the magnificent scenery which wraps around House Umfomothi.
Welcome to Sunset Plains!
Introducing a wonderful addition to the Hluhluwe Bush Camp family – Sunset Plains guest cabins. Just 10 minutes away from our bush camp, you will find 2 cabins gracing the shores of a lake in a private game reserve. You can tick both bush and beach boxes in one gorgeous location.
With room for the whole family in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, you can indulge your adventurous side with plenty of bush and on-water activities – or you could just swing lazily in a hammock with a cocktail and be entertained by Mother Nature.
So pack up the car (and you can get here in any car at all!) and come and enjoy the amazing offerings at Sunset Plains.
FARMSTALL
Exciting news! You can now pre-book delicious meals from our farm stall when you use our online booking portal!
The Farm Stall is an integral component of the South African culture and farm stall food is enjoyed from many a roadside stall as well as on farms around the country. We’re therefore very happy to introduce our very own farm stall at Hluhluwe Bush Camp.
Our stock varies from homemade crispy chips to delicious sandwiches. Most products originate from our own greenhouse. They are all homemade and made with love.
Our Farm Stall goes hand-in-hand with a coffee shop where coffee, tea and other beverages can be consumed.
The honesty bar of the Farm Stall is open 7 days a week from 07:00 till 19:00.
The kitchen of the Farm Stall is open 7 days a week from 07:00 till 18:00.
The Farm Stall is the number one shop for fresh, homemade produce such as various sandwiches, Dutch crispy chips with fillet of beef, pineapple juice, coffee/cappuccino, mint, ginger and lemongrass tea, homemade soup, lettuce and vegetables and all your first need products like salt, pepper, toilet paper, BBQ wood, firelighters, matches, wine, beer, water and ice cream.
Of course, we have wonderful meals made from scratch for both vegetarian and vegan guests, so you don’t have to bring your whole pantry cupboard along! Enjoy some of the freshest produce – from garden to plate.
Besides all the homemade products, we also have the option for custom made packages. Whether you’d like braai packs or breakfast and lunch packages, they’re all put together with farm stall food flair. The only thing you have to do is to let us know what you need, and we will make sure it is ready for you whenever you like it to be. Ideal for on-the-go good times during your stay in Hluhluwe. Please contact us for more information.
ACTIVITIES
Just a 5-minute drive from the Camp is the entrance to False Bay Park – one of the many entrances to iSimangaliso Wetland Park. With its beautiful lake and marked walking and mountain bike trails in one of the few sandy coastal forests left, False Bay Park is like a forgotten jewel.
Just a 25-minute drive from the Camp, visitors will be spoiled with a true bush experience in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park – the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. A wild, hilly park, known for its rich wildlife and incredible rhino conservation efforts, one can easily spend a day driving through the park and still want to go back for more. Known for its well-protected white rhino population, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi offers visitors the chance to view these threatened residents in one of only 4 countries in which they reside; those being South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Black rhino are also under strong guard and these efforts make these the largest populations of white and black rhino in the world.
An hour away from Hluhluwe Bush Camp, one enters the famous Sodwana Bay in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Celebrated for both its underwater diversity and beautiful forested coastal lands and lakes, Sodwana boasts 50km of growing coral reefs which thousands of divers from around the world visit annually. Also a very popular angling destination, deep-sea and shore fishing deal up treasures like billfish, yellowfin tuna and dorado. Walk for miles along expansive beaches fringed with forested dunes, or go snorkeling off Jesser Point.
With so much to do and see, we’ve rounded up the highlights which are must-dos:
- Rhino Trails mounting biking – with several tracks inside and outside False Bay Park it is indeed a memorable experience to ride alongside the animals of the park and encounter beautiful single tracks. For more information www.rhinomtbtrails.co.za
- False Bay Park marked walks – 60 million years ago, this stretch of land was covered by the sea. Discover both rare, living wildlife and ancient fossils as you can take walks between 4-7km long for young and old along the shore and in the Sand Forest. The marked Mpophomeni Trail is 6.5 km long or, with an extra loop, 9.5 km long. Mpophomeni means “waterfall” in Zulu. The trail is colour coded and has clear markers which identify and describe points of interest. There are a number of giant trees in the sand forest. Or try the marked Ingwe trail (Ingwe means “leopard” in Zulu) and the Dukandlovu trail.
Hluhluwe Bush Camp is set in the heart of Zululand, famous for its wetlands, wildlife, pineapples and Zulu culture.
The popular attractions in the area are the national game reserves False Bay iSimangaliso Park – a World Heritage site, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Reserve and Mkuze Game Reserve.
The stunning white beaches of Sodwana Bay and St Lucia are only a one hour drive from the Camp.
Hluhluwe Bush Camp is ideally situated with so many attractions nearby. It offers both beach and bush, and all within a 1-hour drive. For the sporty types among us, there are a lot of beautiful hiking and cycling trails in the area.
If you would like any information about the activities in the area, please feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to assist you and tell you about all the different activities. Or take a look at our social media channels to get inspired for activities and updates about the surroundings.
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