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Hluhluwe Backpackers

Corner of Memorial Gate Road/Hluhluwe Dam Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal  
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Description

We are the closest spot, 1km to the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi National Park. For the best 4x4 open vehicle game drives since 1969, visit Hluhluwe Backpackers. We call the Big-5 our neighbours and enjoy a stunning 360 degree view onto the surrounding hills of Zululand and the mountains of the National Park.

We offer a very warm and homely atmosphere in a unique and peaceful environment. Our main house has four comfortable double and two twin bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. The kitchen is very well equipped with all cutlery, crockery, utensils, gas stoves, a fridge and freezer and a microwave. If you are not in the mood for cooking, we can spoil you with one of our tasty meals. The lounge/dining and reception areas, the Park Pub (with cold beers and a variety of drinks) large garden area with a big boma/braai (bbq) and outside eating areas, offer you ample space to relax.

Also on offer is our eight-bed dorm, a chalet, three stationery parked caravans and lots of camping space - all under the shade of Marula and other indigenous trees.

Please note we have 12 Camping Sites availabe. Light and plug points are provided. Our excellent ablution facilities are close-by and our Boma/Braai area is there for your use. We charge R70.00 per nite for a site.

We recommend you to join us on one of our open-vehicle game drives into the National Park, conducted by a professional Field Guide. Extras include fire shows, Zulu dancing, star gazing, trips to St Lucia, rural Zulu Villages, etc.

Hluhluwe Backpackers does not just offer tranquility and relaxation - it also offers water - Dave's still water.

Imagine, a fresh, pure water supply bottled on the premises.

The quality is crystal clear and the taste is luxariously thirst-quencing. Especially in these warm comditions and after game drives.

Dave's Water is so popular, it is being sold inb Hluhluwe Town and the Main Gate of the Imfolozi National Park.

Try it - you will never get it better, clearer and purer.

Check-In  10:00 AM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Fun: We offer Zulu dancing, singing and fire shows at night.

African Safari: We are the closest accommodation spot to the Hluhluwe/Imfolosi Game Reserve. We provide the ultimate game experience by 4x4.

Great Outdoors: Lots of open space for hiking and walking.

Outstanding Views: We have excellent views onto the hills of rural Zululand with Zulu huts in the distance. The mountains of the national park can also be seen. Brilliant stargazing at night when the sky is clear.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
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  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
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  • Minimum Stay:
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ChaletX 1
Includes: Breakfast
The Chalet has one double bed. An extra mattress for children can be arranged. Linen and a fan is provided. Excellent ablution facilities are close-by. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen in the main house, is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Self-catering
 
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DormX 4
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The Dorm has four rustic bunk beds that sleeps eight people - two per bunk bed and an en-suite shower, basin and toilet facility. Linen is provided. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen, in the main house, is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds
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Dorm
Sleeps 2 Price: per person
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Double RoomsX 4
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Four double rooms are available in the main house with one double bed each. Linen and ceiling fans are provided. A shared bathroom facility is available. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen is there for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Self-catering
 
Double Rooms
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
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Parked CaravansX 3
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Three stationery parked caravans can be rented. Each caravan sleeps 2 - 4 people. Linen and bedside lamps are provided. Excellent ablution facilities are close-by. The fully equipped, self-catering kitchen in the main house is available for your use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds, Double beds
Other Self-catering
 
Parked Caravans
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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Two twin rooms with 2 single beds each, is available in the main house. Linen and ceiling fans are provided. A shared bathroom facility is available. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Other Self-catering
 
Twin Rooms
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Chalet x 1

Includes: B & B

The Chalet has one double bed. An extra mattress for children can be arranged. Linen and a fan is provided. Excellent ablution facilities are close-by. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen in the main house, is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Self-catering

Dorm x 4

Includes: B & B

The Dorm has four rustic bunk beds that sleeps eight people - two per bunk bed and an en-suite shower, basin and toilet facility. Linen is provided. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen, in the main house, is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering

Double Rooms x 4

Includes: B & B

Four double rooms are available in the main house with one double bed each. Linen and ceiling fans are provided. A shared bathroom facility is available. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen is there for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds
Other Self-catering

Parked Caravans x 3

Includes: B & B

Three stationery parked caravans can be rented. Each caravan sleeps 2 - 4 people. Linen and bedside lamps are provided. Excellent ablution facilities are close-by. The fully equipped, self-catering kitchen in the main house is available for your use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Self-catering

Twin Rooms x 2

Includes: B & B

Two twin rooms with 2 single beds each, is available in the main house. Linen and ceiling fans are provided. A shared bathroom facility is available. The well equipped, self-catering kitchen is available for use. A light, self-serving breakfast is included in the rate.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Other Self-catering

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Library
  • Off Street Parking
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • Breakfast Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • Great Outdoors
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Horse Riding
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • 4 X 4 Trails
  • Game Drives
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Hluhluwe Backpackers Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

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Featured Destinations
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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 17
Great hospitality
Andrew Dickinson, South Africa
03 January 2012
Dave is a great host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Very good
dario scussel, South Africa
15 November 2011
We had two very good days at Hluhluwe Backpackers. Everything is clean and we found exactly what we needed such as a braai, gas, dishes and cutlery. Thank you Dave.
Very nice
Heidi Traut, South Africa
12 August 2011
Basic and friendly and incredibly close to Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Very much enjoyed
Les Hatt, South Africa
14 January 2010
A two nite stop over, no problems other than a lack of shade, which was no fault of the Backpackers as the trees had been blown down in the last bad storm experienced. Regards, Les
A reasonable place to stay next to the Memorial Gate
Pamela Tancsik, South Africa
07 January 2010
Would like to recommend the place as it is very reasonable for the price and a nice and quiet place compared to other backpackers I know. The hosts (Dave and Sean) there are very friendly and welcoming and always willing to give good advice what to do and where to go. The kitchen is fully equipped and caravans were clean. Would like to come again any time. Pamela, Alex and Rodney (Durban, Germany, Durban)

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Fun 3 0
African Safari 11 0
Great Outdoors 10 0
Outstanding Views 1 0
 

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dario scussel, South Africa - 15 November 2011
Double Room In Main House
Dorm
Self-Catering Kitchen
Outdoor Eating Area
Boma / Braai Area
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