Hluhluwe River Lodge

Lodge · Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa

Luxury

PlnrScore 76

Best time: May, Jul, Aug
Suggested stay: 1-2 nights
Health: Malaria-free

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Hluhluwe River Lodge is a safari lodge near Phinda Game Reserve.

Why stay at Hluhluwe River Lodge

Intimate: only 12 rooms
58 mammal species recorded nearby
Pool or spa to rest between drives

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

12 (up to 24 guests)

Best season

May to September for dry season game viewing

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Local community

Zulu

Activities: Guided Walk, Bird Watching, Birding, Fishing, Spa
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Library
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available upon request

Wildlife near this lodge

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

2,475

Species

Mammals

320

Birds

Most observed

Nyala198 sightings
African Red Toad159 sightings
African Striped Skink124 sightings
Southern Giraffe123 sightings
Impala118 sightings
Plains Zebra116 sightings
White Rhinoceros110 sightings
Tropical House Gecko106 sightings
Painted Reed Frog103 sightings

Best time to stay at Hluhluwe River Lodge

Best months:

May

July

August

Jan

Good26°C107mm

Feb

Good25°C140mm

Mar

Great25°C92mm

Apr

Great22°C85mm

May

Great21°C31mm

Jun

Great18°C41mm

Jul

Excellent18°C8mm

Aug

Excellent19°C13mm

Sep

Great21°C35mm

Oct

Good22°C79mm

Nov

Great24°C60mm

Dec

Good25°C104mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest town

Hluhluwe

25 km away

Nearest airport

Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL)

6 km from the park

International airport

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)

171 km from the park

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