Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section of the Park, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area.
Game viewing is the main attraction in the Imfolozi Game Reserve. Larger mammals to be seen include buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and large numbers of impala, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, steenbuck, duiker, warthog, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena and jackal. In excess of 300 species of birds have been recorded.
There are a number of picnic sites situated throughout the reserve as well as view sites, which make it possible to spend a day game watching.
Please note the camp is not fenced.
Imfolozi is in a malaria area and special precautions are necessary.
The curio shop has a limited range of supplies. Unleaded petrol is sold at Mpila Camp daily from 08:00 to 21:30 and 14:00 to 16:30.
Everything is provided for guests, except food and beverages. There is no restaurant in the reserve, apart from a takeaway restaurant situated at the Centenary Centre, located near Nyalazi Gate, which is open daily from 08:00 to 12:00 noon.
The camps are electrically lit from 08:00 to 22:00.
Please Note Day visitors pay a conservation fee of R120 per adult and R45 per child > than 12yrs old. Children > than 3yrs old is not charged for conservation fees.
Guests pay a conservation fee of R105 per adult and R52.50 per children > than 12yrs old per day spent in park. Children > than 3yrs old is not charged for conservation fees.
Rooms
Cottages: consist of three bedrooms, bathroom and shower, lounge, dining room and kitchen. Cook is in attendance to prepare food provided by guests.
Rest Huts: consist of one room with four beds, a fridge and a wash basin. There are communal ablutions and kitchens available.
Safari Tents: consist of seven 2-bedded and two 4-bedded tents, all with ensuite showers and a connected kitchen and dining area by a wooden boardwalk. Each unit has a verandah and is electrified. Barbecue facilities are available
Chalets: consist of two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, and a lounge/dining room.
The camp's units consist only of single beds. No double beds available.
Activities
AUTO TRAILS:
Auto trails in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park are designed for the convenience of visitors who wish to discover the secrets of the bushveld from seclusion of their own vehicle.
SELF-GUIDED TRAILS:
The Imfolozi section of the park has three self-guided foot trails at Emoyeni, Mpila, Enkulu and Masinda Ncane. Guide books are available to help visitors interpret the many points of interest along these trails.
PICNIC SITES:
Several sites with ablution and barbecue facilities are situated throughout the park.
GAME DRIVES:
Open vehicle night and day drives provide unique opportunities for viewing game. A knowledgeable guide is at hand to answer questions . Booking is at Reception.
BOAT TOURS ON THE HLUHLUWE DAM:
A 45 seater boat takes visitors on twice daily guided tours on Hluhluwe Dam. The trips are conducted by an experienced community guide and visitors can see interesting birds and animals within the park while the Zulu culture is covered in the community areas outside.
How to get there
Coming from the south, cross the bridge over the Mfolozi river on the main North cast road (N2) and take the Imfolozi Game Reserve turnoff, 3 km north of the Mtubatuba turnoff.
From the north the signpost is located opposite the Mtubatuba turnoff on the right. Take the tarred Nongoma road for 27 km before turning off left to the Nyalazi Gate. Follow the signposts to Imfolozi.
The reserve may be approached from Vryheid, either via Nongoma and Hlabisa (but most of the route is gravel) or via the tarred road to Ulundi, then take the gravel road to the Cengeni gate, which is 24 km from Mpila Camp.
Gate Opening and Closing Times:
Summer (November to February ) 05h00 to 19h00
Winter (March to October) 06h00 to 18h00
Distance and Time from Gate to Camp: 15 kms
The nearest town which has a full range of services is Mtubatuba which is 48 kms away.
Clothing & Accessories
The climate is generally hot in summer and mild to cool in winter, although cold spells can occur.
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