Hlane Royal National Park, the wilderness of eastern Swaziland, where the hot still beat of Africa continues as it has for thousands of years.
Rondavel huts and self-catering accommodation - all en-suite. No electricity at Ndlovu Camp, everything runs on gas/paraffin. Bhubesi camp has electricity and is suited more for the self-catering guest due to the distance from the restaurant at Ndlovu Camp.
In Room Facilities:
* Tea and Coffee station * Bathroom amenities * Bath and shower amenities
Establishment Facilities:
*Located at Ndlovu Camps, guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant which overlooks a waterhole frequented by elephants and white rhinos, or a drink at the bar.
*Hlane Royal National Park is in the eastern Lowveld of Swaziland near Simunye village. Approx. 1hr30min drive from the Ezulwini Valley.
*Bhubesi Camp is set a 30-minute drive from Ndlovu Camp and offers accommodations in two-bedroom units.
*A number of activities can be enjoyed at this property including guided mountain biking, open jeep game drives and birding walks.
*Couples in particular like the location - they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Individual Rondavel huts - twin bedded, en-suite bathroom (shower). No electricity but, room is lit by paraffin lantern. Solar geyser for hot water. Wardrobes for clothing. Mosquito nets around the beds.
Individual SC unit located on the ground floor - double bed,fully quipped kitchenette, bathroom (shower) No electricity but, room is lit by paraffin lantern. Solar geyser for hot water. Linens, wardrobe, mosquito net, stove-top, kitchenware & toaster.
Individual Self-catering 2 bedroom cottages (twin beds). With electricity. En-suite bathroom (shower + bath), fully equipped kitchenette, sitting room with fireplace. Outside tables and chairs from the BBQ/braai area.
Self-catering cottage - 2 double bedrooms plus loft with 4 single beds. Kitchenette, sitting room and en-suite bathroom (bath). No electricity but, room is lit by paraffin lantern. Solar geyser for hot water. Linens, wardrobes.
Individual self-catering cottage with a garden view - 4 bedrooms (2 doubles, 2 twins), 1 en-suite bathroom (bath) / outside open-air shower. Full kitchen, Sitting room. Gas / paraffin - no electricity. Solar geyser. Mosquito nets around the beds.
If cancelling 6 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 13 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the booking total.
If cancelling 20 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the booking total.
If cancelling 999 days before arrival, forfeit 15% of the booking total.
The rates do not include the Park entry fee (Conservation Fee) of R80 p/adult, R40 p/ child U13yrs (Babies U3yrs - free). Free entry for valid All Cluster WILD card holders. Check-in is 2pm / Check-out is 10am - Reservations are only confirmed on receipt of the required deposit. - Failure to pay the deposit by the specified date results in the facilities being re-opened for booking. - All rates are listed in Emalangeni, the Swaziland currency. One Lilangeni is equivalent to one South African Rand. - Annual rates are valid from 1st December to the 30th November annually subject to confirmation at the time of booking. - Rates include 15% VAT Government Bed Levies.
From Mbabane / Manzini:
Travel straight through Manzini on the MR3 in the direction of Siteki / Simunye for 40 minutes.
Do not take any turnoffs from the main road, including the Siteki turnoff itself, which is 10 kms before the Park.
Before reaching Simunye, the Hlane turnoff is to the left and well signposted.
From Durban:
Fom the Golela Border, travel on the MR8 past Big Bend and shortly afterward turn right onto the MR16 towards Siteki.
After 50 kms turn left at the T-junction onto the MR7 and right at the next T-junction, onto the MR3 towards Simunye.
Carry on for 10 kms and before reaching Simunye, the Hlane turnoff is to the left and well signposted.
From Kruger National Park:
Travel towards Komatipoort on theN4 highway and then take the 571 to the Mananga Border Gate.
Keep on the MR24 towards Manzini past Tshaneni and Mhlume.
At the Lomahasha / Manzini T-junction, turn right to Manzini onto the MR3 and carry on past Simunye.
The Hlane turnoff will be on the right and is well signposted.
Gate Times: Strictly 6am to 5:30pm (winter) and 6pm (summer).
Children welcome.
