ZULULAND TREE LODGE

A comfortable safari lodge near Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve

The lodge and rooms is set in the cool shade of Fever tree forest
Enjoy game drives, bush walks and horseriding in the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
The rooms are romantically swathed in mosquito netting
The lodge can organise trips into the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve
Enjoy a selection of Pan African cuisine

From :
ZAR R900 per person

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Zululand Tree Lodge

Zululand Tree Lodge | Information

Set in the cool, whispering tranquillity of a fever tree forest, Zululand Tree Lodge is a truly special retreat where you will be accommodated in stilted chalets. Enjoy the quiet lounge, observation deck and a sunny pool area where you might be visited by a family of warthog, a shy red duiker or a pair of purple-crested loeries. Accommodation at Zululand Tree Lodge consists of luxurious thatched chalets raised above the floor on stilts, set in the cool tranquility of a fever tree forest. Each of the 24 luxury "Tree Lodges" include an en-suite bathroom with shower, a kingsize double bed, a bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private balcony with enchanting views into the surrounding forest. All rooms are fitted with ceiling fans and insect nets, and are serviced daily by housekeeping.

Meals are served in the Boma, an outdoor, covered dining area that overlooks the fever tree forest and water hole. At night, log fires are lit creating a romantic, bush atmosphere. The pan-African cuisine offers a variety of dishes in buffet style and usually includes a venison dish amongst the choices of meat dishes. Zululand Tree Lodge serves delicious breakfasts which include traditional fare as well as an array of locally grown fresh fruits, yoghurts and health cereals. Lunch is an informal meal as most guests are out exploring the wonders of the area. For those who prefer to spend the day relaxing beside the swimming pool or with a book in the spacious lounge, a light lunch is available off the room service menu.

Read about our visit to Zululand Tree Lodge on our blog.

Zululand Tree Lodge : Activities

Ubizane Wildlife Reserve boasts a variety of game, including white rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, most species of antelope, and over 350 species of birdlife. You can view the game from the comfort of equipped game viewing land rovers, on foot for a more thrilling encounter or on horseback for a wonderfully unique experience. Adjacent to Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is the renowned Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest in Africa, where the Big-5 roam the bush.

At Zululand Tree Lodge game viewing in open game viewing vehicles is usually reserved for the early mornings and late afternoons when the animals become more active after sheltering in the shade of the bush during the heat of the day. Those looking to get really close to nature can embark on foot with a trained game ranger to see the wonders of the African bush close up. The foot safaris are ideal for all and give guests the opportunity of truly experiencing the African bush For novice and experienced horseman the horseback safaris add a whole new dimension to game viewing. The wildlife seem totally at ease with the horses and guests have an opportunity of getting close up to the game.

24 Chalets

Ensuite

Showers

Tea & Coffee

Ceiling Fan

Mosquito Nets

Telephones

Mini Bars

Swimming Pool

Curio Shop

Laundry

Bush Walks

Game Drives

Boma

Zululand Tree Lodge
Hhluhluwe
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa

Zululand Tree Lodge is situated in the heart of Zululand and is only a 2 hour northbound drive from Durban on South Africa's eastern seaboard. The ideal seld drive destination although transfers can be arranged from Richards Bay Airport or Durban Airport.

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