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    Mpila Camp

    Luxury Lodge · Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 55
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Mpila Camp is a hotel near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.

    Why stay at Mpila Camp

    • 45 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Guided Walk, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Laundry, Curio Shop, Library

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,149

    Species

    45

    Mammals

    264

    Birds

    Most observed

    • White Rhinoceros392 sightings
    • Impala315 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant310 sightings
    • White-backed Vulture304 sightings
    • Common Warthog301 sightings
    • Plains Zebra291 sightings
    • African Buffalo286 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe261 sightings
    • Nyala243 sightings
    • Red-billed Oxpecker159 sightings

    Best time to stay at Mpila Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Good24°C143mm
    Feb
    Fair24°C161mm
    Mar
    Great23°C72mm
    Apr
    Good21°C87mm
    May
    Great19°C37mm
    Jun
    Great17°C27mm
    Jul
    Great17°C13mm
    Aug
    Great18°C24mm
    Sep
    Good20°C61mm
    Oct
    Good20°C98mm
    Nov
    Good22°C86mm
    Dec
    Good24°C113mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Mpila Camp
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High31°30°30°27°26°23°24°25°27°27°29°30°
    Low20°20°19°17°14°11°11°12°15°16°18°20°
    Rain mm13512666823231917448170107
    Humidity71%74%72%73%70%67%62%65%68%70%70%72%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Riverview Airport (ZA-0064)

    33 km from the park

    International airport

    King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

    174 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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