Traditional, Quirky or Cosy!
Choose between self-catering, dinner bed & breakfast or all inclusive packages. Bushwillow Collection offers 3 totally different accommodation style options to suit your mood and we strive to provide a very personalised service, and we pride ourselves on this.
Stay at our LODGE with warm wooden floors, reed ceilings and muted colours for a feeling of serenity and oneness with nature, together with good, honest home cooking. Meet fellow travellers at the central lodge area with pool deck and share adventures.
Choose one of our BOUTIQUE self-catering chalets with private pool and quirky design and let the bright and cheerful colour schemes lift your spirit whilst still allowing nature to bring balance. Ask nicely, and we can bring you breakfast or try an evening meal at our lodge one evening, subject to availability.
Retreat to our self-catering COTTAGE with thatched roof set under tall and rare Lebombo Wattles for a cosy and relaxing escape. Relax in the spa bath on the outside deck and listen to the sounds of the African night.
In Room Facilities:
Tea/Coffee Facilities, Guest amenities
Establishment Facilities:
Private pool and viewing deck available at all boutiques. Specialist Guide available on-site. Unique, specialist packages available (please enquire). Bird viewing, game viewing from your deck.
Ideally situated for visitors exploring the splendour of The Elephant Coast, KwaZulu Natal. Located just 16km from Hluhluwe town on the way towards Sodwana Bay in Kuleni Game Park. Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (Isimangaliso World Heritage Site), Hluhluwe/ImFolozi Game Reserve, Mkhuze Game Reserve, False Bay Park, Sodwana Bay are all nearby. Horseriding, Spa treatments, canoeing, game viewing, birding, spider walks, cultural tours can all be arranged.
On-site activities: Evening Spider Safari, Stargazing, Birding, Butterflying, Dragonfly Walk, Practical Plants & their uses, Introduction to Tracks & Signs, Navigation & Orientation Bush Skills. Near-by activities: Frogging, pineapple tours, fossil walks, birding.
Near-by attractions: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve, Mkhuze Game Park, Isimangaliso Wetland Park (Sodwana Bay, False Bay Park, Cape Vidal Eastern Shores, Western Shores), Zulu Croc, Emdoneni Cheetah Project, Bayete Zulu Elephant Interaction, Ilala Weavers, Dumazulu Cultural Village.
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
On your doorstep, find the world-renowned Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, known for its Big Five. Enjoy excursions to Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal, Mkhuze Game Reserve and False Bay to discover coral reefs, sandy beaches, coastal dunes, mangrove swamps, ancient sand forest and magnificent lakes; all a part of The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
For the more adventurous, enjoy canoeing, mountain biking and diving trips in the area. For those who wish to pamper themselves, there is a wonderful spa nearby where you can enjoy spa treatments in the bush.
ACTIVITIES ON SITE
Evening Spider Walks: This activity is offered in the evenings at Kuleni, where Bushwillow is located, and is a great way to learn about the fascinating world of Spiders, Scorpions and nocturnal animals. Armed with head torches and magnifying glasses be taken on an evening walk with an enthusiastic qualified guide! Ukuhamba guiding mainly focus on spiders and scorpions and the safari is not meant to be scientific, but rather fun and educational. Learn about the habits, webs & much more! This is a truly different bush experience!
Bush or Bird walks: The abundance of bird life, the variety of trees and other flora makes Bushwillow a nature lovers haven. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing time at their chalet whilst watching game pass by. Walking trails in the reserve can either be self-guided or with Ukuhamba Guiding. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy the abundance of birdlife in the area from either the comfort of the decks or on foot.
The 2 bedrooms are separated by a vibrant kitchen & eclectic lounge with orange & green theme. Stackaway folding doors open up to the central outside deck with pool & braai. Extra Child Bed.
Red is passionate & always dramatic. King bed. Crisp linen, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, dining table, gas braai, private viewing deck and pool. Extra pull-out bed can be added for children up to 9years old.
Yellow is lively & friendly to lift any spirit. King or twin beds. En-suite bathroom, kitchenette, dining table, gas braai, private viewing deck and pool. Extra pull out bed can be added for children up to 9 years old.
A quaint room surrounded by forest area. Private, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower. Large windows in the room to allow for maximum natural light intake. Secluded and very private.
- Cancel less than 7 days prior - liable for full cost.
- Cancel 7 to 14 days prior - forfeit 75% of the deposit.
- Cancel 14 to 21 days prior - forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- Cancel 21 to 28 days prior - forfeit 25% of the deposit.
- Cancel more than 28 days in advance - deposit refunded in full (minus costs)
On the N2 freeway, take the Sodwana Bay/Hluhluwe off-ramp and travel to Hluhluwe town (NOT towards Hluhluwe Game Park).
Go through the town (straight through 3 roundabouts)following the signs to Sodwana Bay (R22).
Turn left at the bottom (4th) roundabout. After one kilometre turn right crossing a railway line onto the new Sodwana Bay Road.
Travel for 16km after crossing the railway line until you see the sign for Kuleni Game Park. Please note: there is NO sign on the road for Bushwillow Lodge!
Go down the small dirt track next to pineapple fields for +/- 300 metres.
On reaching the Kuleni game Park gate the guards will direct you to Bushwillow Lodge.
Please remember the speed limit is 20kmph as there are various animals around, and stay on the track at all times.
