Hluhluwe Backpackers in Hluhluwe, South Africa

We are the closest spot (1km) to the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi National Park! For the best 4x4 open vehicle game drives, 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 Park in the distance.

We offer a very warm and homely atmosphere in a unique and peaceful environment. Our main house has 3 comfortable double rooms, 1twin room and 2 four-bed dorm rooms 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 a chalet, 3 stationery parked caravans and 12 camping sites (light and plug points provided) - all under the shade of Marula and other indigenous trees! Excellent ablution facilities are close-by. Our self-catering kitchen and Boma/Braai (BBQ) area is there for your use.

We recommend you to join us on one of our open-vehicle game drives into the National Park, conducted by a professional Field Guide. On offer is a 3 hour, 6 hour and a full-day drive. The latter includes lunch at the 4-star Hillside Top Camp restaurant. Extras include fire shows, Zulu dancing, star gazing, bird watching, trips to St Lucia Estuary and surrounding areas including rural Zulu Villages, etc.



Visit the DumaZulu Cultural Village and other local arts & craft markets. Cheetahs and serval cats can be viewed at the Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre and reptiles and crocodiles at the Zulu Croc Reptile Park. Bird watching in these ares are amazing! Lots to see and lots to do!