iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The only private lodge in iSimangaliso’s Kosi Bay region, and surrounded by the sand forest’s Umdoni trees, this intimate 16-bed lodge offers a dreamy,…
Must-see hotels in The Elephant Coast
The Elephant Coast
If you're looking for seclusion you'll find it at this luxurious lodge set deep in the bush overlooking Lake St Lucia. Each chalet is stylish, airy,…
The Elephant Coast
Muntulu Bush Lodge is perched high above the Hluhluwe River and has four en-suite bedrooms with verandas. There's a cook on hand to rustle up some grub…
The Elephant Coast
The main accommodation centre on the iMfolozi side, peaceful Mpila Camp is perched on top of a hill in the centre of the reserve. The safari tents are the…
The Elephant Coast
The signature resort on the Hluhluwe side; a cold drink followed by dinner on the patio with mountains silhouetted into the distance is a memorable…
The Elephant Coast
Within the privately owned Kuleni Game Park and surrounded by superb forest – flat crown, albizia and, of course, bush willows – is this romantic,…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Popular with European visitors, this isolated and luxurious beach resort offers spacious huts scattered through coastal forest. Spectacular ocean views –…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Outside of the park, Ghost Mountain Inn is an old-school colonial place with a modern (and luxurious) touch, indoor-outdoor lounge areas and blooming…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This lovely community-run camp offers accommodation that ranges from roomy campsites to bamboo-lined chalets with comfortable outdoor showers, all…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Off the main drag and opposite a lovely park, this guesthouse has affable hosts who ensure a very comfortable stay. Each room here has a fun, unique theme…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Smart ‘African chic’–style chalets with all the modern trimmings are on offer at Lodge Afrique. The spot is right in the middle of St Lucia, but the…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A world away from St Lucia, minimalist Dutch meets lush African forest and creates a stylish experience in Serene Estate's seven rooms and beyond. The…
The Elephant Coast
An upmarket option, Masinda Lodge, near the Centenary Centre, is fully hosted and catered.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Snorkellers, scuba divers, birders and those looking to get away from it all will find lots to love at Rocktail Beach Camp. Twelve safari tents (with pine…
The Elephant Coast
Located in a sweep of virgin bush 14km south of Hluhluwe, this budget place has a variety of accommodation options, from huts to rooms with bathrooms, a…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This newish addition to the St Lucia hotel circuit is a good choice for those who want no muss, no fuss accommodation. All of the rooms have crisp, white…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This resort has neat boardwalks, banana palms and pine-filled, slightly dated rooms. The chalets here are very comfortable, with huge decks. It caters to…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
St Lucia's best budget option is part upmarket guesthouse, part well-maintained backpacker hostel. The backpacker section has clean, simple rooms with…
The Elephant Coast
These self-catering cottages, in a wildlife sanctuary that is part of a larger farm, are a comfy set-up. The cottages are fairly old-fashioned and they…
The Elephant Coast
Like to wake up to the sound of birdsong? Seven kilometres outside Hluhluwe, and set in the Ubizane wildlife reserve amid fever trees, this romantic spot…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
If you can get here, you’ll have heaven to yourself – almost. This rustic community-owned camp is right next to upmarket Thonga Beach Lodge, but this is…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
These 23 simple yet pleasant self-catering chalets in Manguzi have all mod cons including DSTV, a restaurant and a bar. Its location makes it a great…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Seven well-maintained, self-catering log cabins, lined in dark wood and with a safari theme. Affords a stunning view overlooking the estuary from your…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Offers camping and fully equipped cabin accommodation (more shabby than chic, but they get the job done) within lush forest surrounds on the western shore…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The rooms are a little worn but good value and the resort has decent facilities including a pool, a restaurant and a bar. The comprehensive activities…
The Elephant Coast
Gqoyeni Bush Camp is an atmospheric and comfortable serviced lodge along the Gqoyeni river. Connected by boardwalks, each room has a tastefully decorated…
The Elephant Coast
Hlathikhulu is set in the Tambotie woodlands and overlooks the Black Mfolozi River. The views from the camp are stunning and the wooden boardwalks between…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Has hundreds of well-organised campsites plus cabins with recently renovated bathrooms and modern appliances set within the park’s coastal forest. Minimum…
The Elephant Coast
Tembe Lodge offers accommodation in lovely, secluded, upmarket safari tents built on wooden platforms (the tents have bathrooms, some with outdoor showers…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Nhlonhlela bush lodge features a communal area overlooking a pan, and four comfortable units linked by boardwalks. You have your own ranger and chef (you…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Centrally located with a lovely lush garden. There are 13 separate rooms and a lovely indoor-outdoor lounge in which to kick back after a day’s activities…
The Elephant Coast
Four en-suite bathrooms with verandas make up this tastefully rustic bush lodge. It's fully serviced and comes with a cook and tour guide.
The Elephant Coast
Luxury, fully serviced bush camp with a cook and quality furnishings.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Inside the park proper, this factory-style operation continues to ‘net the shoals’ with its diving packages and other activities. There’s a large dining…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Mantuma is in a lovely setting and is unfenced, so there's often wandering wildlife, especially nyala. It's an old camp – the accommodation has seen…
The Elephant Coast
Just outside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Memorial gate, this converted house has a great location. It's a bit dark and dingy inside, but friendly dogs, clean rooms…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A very pleasant place to nest, with lovely rooms, some with private balconies overlooking the tropical vegetation in the garden, friendly dogs and a small…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This Eastern Shores' campground is blessed to be located in the stunning Cape Vidal near the shores of Lake Bhangazi. The campsites are a bit expensive…
Natural Moments Bush Camp & Diving
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This very basic backpackers is of the laid-back, hippie variety has small huts crammed into a lush garden setting. It also runs a campground and Zulu-hut…
The Elephant Coast
This simple rest camp has campsites and rest huts with shared ablutions and a communal kitchen. Guided walks (R150) and game drives (R250) are available.
