Hluhluwe Country | Aloe Cottage

The Hluhluwe Country Cottages portfolio comprises of one, two and three bedroom self catering cottages in a secure country setting 1km from the Hluhluwe village on a farm at the world renowned Ilala Weavers. Ideally located to explore Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve, St. Lucia, Cape Vidal, Sodwana Bay and Mkuze Game Reserve. The units are fully serviced, en-suite with air-conditioning and DSTV. Each unit has a kitchenette with lounge and outdoor patio and Braai area. The cottages are situated on a game fenced sanctuary bordered by the Ngweni River. Take a walk on the game farm where you can find some of the antelope species such as Common Reed Buck, Nyala, Impala and Red & Grey Duiker. A portion of the farm has been set aside for the cultivation of mango’s and also accommodates the world renowned Ilala Basket Weavers, which includes a Zulu Artifacts Museum, Crafters Village Art Gallery and an A La Carte café. We have a Reception ,open during office hours 8am to 4pm. Keys available with security after office hours. Owner available on request. Hluhluwe is situated between iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park , an area known for its national parks, natural diversity and cultural heritage. The variety of habitats within the area is one of the reasons why it is one of the prime birding destinations in South Africa. Timber, sugar and pineapples are intensively grown in the area which produces over 90% of South Africa’s queen pineapples. A big area surrounding the Hluhluwe area is also made up of cattle farms and game farms. Hluhluwe is an ideal place to explore the nearby Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. It is here that the White Rhino was saved from extinction. A visit to this world renowned game reserve will bring you into contact with the Big Five as well as encounters of the natural kind with a wide variety of other indigenous game. Being based here at Hluhluwe Country Cottages offers a convenient base for day trips to (Website hidden by Airbnb) Cape Vidal or north to Sodwana Bay / Mkuze Game Reserve. The World Heritage site of the Greater St.Lucia Wetland Park boasts five distinctive eco-systems, ranging from sub-tropical seas to grassy plains. It is also home to the some of the highest vegetated sand dunes in the world. Self drive else guided activities are available on request