In the 'hood, Hluhluwe as a destination

The village of Hluhluwe is in the heart of Zululand on South Africa’s east coast, home to the Zulu kings Dingiswayo and Shaka, who allegedly prompted the very first conservation laws and the oldest game reserve in the country - the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserve, established in 1895. Only a two hour drive from Durban and four hours from Johannesburg the entire area around the Hluhluwe ... cont.

Kuleni Game Park, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Directions to Lazuli Bush Lodge

From Johannesburg
• Take the N12 to Witbank, after which the N4 towards Middleburg is taken
• After the Middleburg Ultra City, take the N11 turnoff to Hendrina
• Continue along the N11 from Hendrina to Ermelo
• From Ermelo take the N2 to Piet Retief
• Continue on the N2 passing through Pongola and Mkuze until you reach Hluhluwe
• Take the Hluhluwe off-ramp and follow the directions into town
• Follow straight through the town crossing three traffic circles. At the fourth circle at the bottom of town, turn left following the False Bay and Sodwana Bay signs. You will then turn right over a railway line onto the new Sodwana Bay Road (R22)
• Continue along this road for approximately 15km from the railway line until you reach the “Kuleni Game Park” sign
• Turn left into the Kuleni Game Park entrance

From Durban
• Take the N2 Freeway northbound from Durban, towards Stanger, crossing over the Tugela River and continuing towards Empangeni / Richards Bay.
• Staying on the N2, pass the towns of Kwambonambi and Mtubatuba, until you reach Hluhluwe.
• Take the Hluhluwe off-ramp and follow the directions into town
• Follow straight through the town crossing three traffic circles. At the fourth circle at the bottom of town, turn left following the False Bay and Sodwana Bay signs. You will then turn right over a railway line onto the new Sodwana Bay Road (R22)
• Continue along this road for approximately 15km from the railway line until you reach the “Kuleni Game Park” sign
• Turn left into the Kuleni Game Park entrance

Amenities in the area

  • Bank and/or ATM (18 km)
  • Bars and/or Nightlife (18 km)
  • Foreign Exchange (18 km)
  • Grocery Store (18 km)
  • Internet Café (18 km)
  • Post Office (18 km)
  • Restaurants / Eateries (18 km)
  • Airport (130 km)
  • Car Hire (130 km)

Activities

  • Beach
  • Bird watching
  • Cultural experiences
  • Diving / snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Game viewing (big 5)
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Quad biking
  • River cruises
  • Rowing / canoeing
  • Swimming
  • Whale watching

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