Set in the heart of Zululand, the oldest game reserve in Africa where Zulu kings such as Dingiswayo and Shaka hunted and put in place the first conservation laws, where today the "Big Five" of African legend stalk the verdant savannah.

The park covers some 96 000 ha and contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora. Hluhluwe is characterised by hilly topography, and this northern section of the park is noted for its wide variety of both bird and animal life.

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 Park became world renowned for its White Rhino conservation.

Other areas of focus for which Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is famed, include wilderness trails which originated in Imfolozi in the 1950's, and its renowned Game Capture unit recently upgraded into the Centenary Capture Centre, a bench mark for animal capture and sustainable utilization throughout Africa. 

Hilltop: Accommodation at Hilltop ranges from a luxury lodge to a variety of superbly appointed self-catering accommodation facilities. All units are serviced daily. From the bottom of the price range up; facilities include: twenty 2-bedded rondavels with communal ablutions and kitchens; seven 2-bedded and twenty-two 4-bedded self-catering chalets. Twenty 2-bedded chalets, which are not self-catering, are within close proximity to the main reception area.

Mtwazi Lodge is a beautiful thatched home used by the original warden of Hluhluwe and now offering superb accommodation set in its own secluded garden. The lodge comprises a lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms en suite and in addition, there is a 3-bedded annex also en suite. A cook is in attendance.

Muntulu and Munywaneni are up-market bush lodges comprising four separate en suite bedrooms with secluded verandahs overlooking the Hluhluwe River. There is also a central viewing lounge and kitchen complex. The bush lodges provide complete privacy and can house up to eight people. A cook/caretaker is in attendance and a field ranger is available to take visitors on walks.

Rates Include:
Accommodation, community levy, emergency rescue levy and 14% VAT.

Rates Exclude:
Optional excursions

Gate Opening and Closing Times:  Summer (November to February ) 05:00 to 19:00
                                                                Winter ( March to October ) 06:00 to 18:00

Office Hours:   The office is open from 07:00 to 19:00

Check In:  From 14H00, recommended in by 17H00


Distance and Time from Gate to Camp: 15 kms and 45 minutes

Facilities:  Restaurant, bar, coin operated laundry, Diesel/Unleaded fuel available

Excursions: Game drives & walks booked on arrival. first come first served basis. Boat Tour - CLOSED

Shop:  A fully equipped shop selling a wide range of curios and supplies.

Facilities for people with disabilities:  Provisions for people with disabilities have been made in Hilltop Camp.

The nearest town which has a full range of services is Hluhluwe 25 kms away.

Pets are not permitted into the reserve.