Hluhluwe Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Safari - Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Safari - Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Hluhluwe

 Acirfa Says:  Hluhluwe Game Reserve ( Umfolozi Park is adjoined) is brilliant. South Africa features far too many reserves to mention them all but this one is lovely and featured on several National Geographical progs on TV. I was lucky enough to witness a pride of lions attempting a kill... 

Mbonise - Nompondo Community Cultural Experience

Mbonise - Nompondo Community Cultural Experience, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  I did not get a chance to do this, but here is the info of the site.Mbonise means 'to show him or her' in isiZulu - join Mbonise Cultural Concepts and Safaris for a firsthand experience of contemporary community and culture in the new South Africa.Based in the town of... 

Emdoneni Cheetah and Serval Project

Emdoneni Cheetah and Serval Project, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  Here you are able to get up close and photograph Cheetah and Servals, and you are given an educational look into the conservation of the beautiful animals.I nice afternoon excursion. At least you are garaunteed to see Cats!! 

Duma Zulu Cultural Village

Duma Zulu Cultural Village, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  Learn about Zulu traditions including basket-weaving, spear and shield making, beadwork, pot-making, Sangoma bone-throwing and spectacular Zulu dancing. The Dumazulu Traditional Village is home to over 50 Zulu residents forming part of a "living museum". Dumazulu - meaning "... 

Big 5

Big 5, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  When visiting a game reserve in South Africa, do not expect to find the Big 5 all in one go. The reserves are often huge and the bush and landscape very dense, making it quite difficult to spot wildlife.Patience and Concentration is a must 

Hotels  

Ubizane Wildlife Reserve

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Zululand Tree Lodge

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Hotels  

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge: Quiet Game Lodge in Magnificent Setting

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge: Quiet Game Lodge in Magnificent Setting, Hluhluwe

 poortrekkers Says:  We chose this game lodge because of its small size and its close proximity to many of the parks, and were pleasantly surprised by its large offerings and idyllic setting. Sungulwane is situated in its own private game park which is loaded with buck, zebra, white rhino... we... 

Phinda Private Game Reserve: The Return of the Wild

Phinda Private Game Reserve: The Return of the Wild, Hluhluwe

 MikeAtSea Says:  Phinda was created as a vision to reclaim land that had been used over the years as farm land and to bring the wild life back where it once was. 7 distinct habitats are to be found here offering mangificant game experiences. I have been to Phinda a few dozend times also at... 

Restaurants  

Savannah Restaurant: Hluhluwe

Savannah Restaurant: Hluhluwe, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  Delicious a-la-carte lunch and dinner menu. Reservations essential for large groups. Opening time 7 days a week 9am till late. Closed Sunday evenings None in particular 

Hluhluwe Inn Hotel.: Hluhluwe Inn Hotel Restaurant.

Hluhluwe Inn Hotel.: Hluhluwe Inn Hotel Restaurant., Hluhluwe

 Waalewiener Says:  We had a help your self Buffet style dinner at a very reasonable price ,we liked the food and we recommend this Hotel restaurant. 

Transportation  

Baz Bus a great way to get around for backpackers.

Baz Bus a great way to get around for backpackers., Hluhluwe

 Waalewiener Says:  A Baz Bus is a 22 seater Mercedes (or other)small size bus , the buses are very flexible.The bus will pick you up at your door ,where you are lodging, and you will meet many new and interesting people on a Baz Bus.You only need to buy a ticket to one destination, and you can... 

Shopping  

Ilala Weavers: Bead Work, Hand Crafts etc

Ilala Weavers: Bead Work, Hand Crafts etc, Hluhluwe

 GerryFM Says:  Situated in the town of Hluhluwe, Ilala Weavers is more than just a shop.They have a craft village and museum, as well as a restaurant.It is well worth a visit. Nice place to stop for lunch or afternoon tea. Hand Crafted goods, materials, beadwork etc. Is quite reasonably... 

Local Customs  

How to pronounce "Hluhluwe"

How to pronounce "Hluhluwe", Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  It's Shlooshloowee ! 

Favorites  

Potsmoking

Potsmoking, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  Okay okay, this time I made an exception and smoked without knowing what it was. But the guy was smoking it all the time and he looked really happy!And yes..... I forgot all about where I was. Umfolozi park .... it took a Forum question to remind me :-)Thanks ghosthunter and... 

Strict (pre)marital rules

Strict (pre)marital rules, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  Girls and boys are taught to be proud of their bodies. They are encouraged to interact when they are teenagers. But once engaged, the girls wear the beaded cloak and when married also the red hat. Fooling around is then over! 

Zulu women

Zulu women, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  The beadwork is not just pretty. It symbolises many aspects and stages of life. For instane: when a girl gets engages, she makes a bead jewel for her fiancé.They can keep away illness or give protection. 

Zulu woman

Zulu woman, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  The women make bead jewelry and clay pots. And they teach the younger girls. 

Married women

Married women, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  Once a girl is married she always wears the red hat and a beaded cloak. The hat never leaves her head, not even when she sleeps. 

Did I say smoking?

Did I say smoking?, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  Yes, constantly! 

Look!

Look!, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  I had to sort of rub a stick on the inside of this thing with wet fingers and then you got this singing sound. 

Zulu dancing

Zulu dancing, Hluhluwe

 ATLC Says:  before the dancing began we were offered a sip of the traditional beer made of some sort of milk. Yuck! 

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 We had a help your self Buffet style dinner at a very reasonable price ,we liked the food and we recommend this Hotel restaurant. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  My wife and are planning a safari near Hluhluwe in northern Natal. What is the best time of year for such a trip? 

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A: The best time to visit Hluhluwe is in winter (May/June to September) when the plant cover is less dense and game tends to gather at water holes. Winter is also a time in... 

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Zulu life

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 Admittedly, this Zulu village was all for tourists. But it was colourful, the people are so beautiful and it tell us more about their culture. These photo's were taken at Umfolozi park where there is... 

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Hluhluwe a busy little town in Zululand-Natal

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  We are entering theTown of Hluluwe . 

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Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi

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 The Hluhluwe (pronounced - "shloe shloe) / Umfolozi Game Reserve is a Big 5 game reserve situated in Zululand some 2 and a half hours north of Durban (driving at 120kmh) 

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Hluhluwe

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 The game reserve of Hluhluwe, along with Umfolozi which is joined with it are among the oldest reserves in Africa. The big five, rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffaloes are found here. 

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The oldest game reserve in Africa

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 The region around Hluhluwe is home to the oldest game reserve in Africa – Hluhluwe / Umfolozi. The game reserve covers an area of around 96.000 hectares and is a paradise for game safaris. With strict... 

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