Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
Location: Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Greater St Lucia Wetland, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Hotel Type: Business, Family, Conference, Leisure, Game Lodge
No. of Rooms: 76
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Address
104 Main Road
Hluhluwe 3960
Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
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Overview
The magnificent Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge nestles between the renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve and the Isimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This hotel is rich in natural ambience and with a distinctively African rhythm, treats guests to luxurious accommodation, tantalizing cuisine, and a world-class service with friendly staff.
Guests staying at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge are encouraged to leave the modern world behind and to embark on a discovery, the untamed beauty of KwaZulu-Natal's Elephant Coast and the neighbouring wildlife and marine reserves which have created a vibrant eco-system of unrivalled diversity.
At the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris, visitors have the unique opportunity to discover the wild nature of Africa and rejoice in the luxury and revel in the friendly warmth of one of Africa's most welcoming lodges.
Accommodation at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris, KwaZulu-Natal
The Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge offers a total of 76 rooms. Gentle luxury and soft comfort awaits guests in each of the beautifully furnished hotel rooms at the end of a day filled with Africa's sights and sounds.
Facilities and services at the Hluhluwe Safari Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal
Guests staying at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge may enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the swimming pool terrace and soak up the cultural richness in the evenings. Zulu dance shows are held beneath the magnificent Umkanyakude (Fever) Tree while guests are invited to sip refreshing sundowners.
Facilities and services:
- Daily Safari excursions
- Qualified game rangers
- Modern, comfortable game vehicles
- On site restaurant, pool and bar
- Traditional Zulu boma
- Daily laundry service
- Restaurant
- Conference facilities
- Kids activities and facilities
Dining at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge
Sumptuous and delicious meals are served in the restaurant which reflects a warm, local cultural charm and atmosphere. For a different dining experience, dishes are complemented with the extensive wine list, offering some of South Africa's excellent local wines. For guests who wish to enjoy a unique and different dining experience may try the traditional outdoor Zulu Boma (Kraal). The restaurant area and pubs are fully air-conditioned and sports enthusiasts can keep up to date with their team's sporting calender at The Rhino Bar, which has a big-screen TV.
Children activities and facilities at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge
The art kids zone is available to the younger guests. With a variety of activities, they are guaranteed to have a good time.
Kids zone facilities include:
- Play station consoles with a variety of games
- TV with DVD gallery
- Jumping Castle
- Slide
- Jungle Gym
- Swings
- Trampoline
- All sorts of ball games, puzzles, board games and much more.
Conference facilities at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge
The Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge offers world-class business and conferencing facilities in comfortable surrounds, with 3 conference venues seating up to a 100 delegates. Various conference packages are available and quality technology and services are available to ensure convenient, effortless business.
Activities at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge
Guests have the opportunity to discover Africa with its wild and untamed animals. The hotel's safari company, Hluhluwe Safari's, takes guests on 3 -, 6- or nine-hour safaris into the nearby game reserve. Accompanied by qualified field guides, guests are sure to spot some of Africa's wild creatures. Champagne breakfasts, bush braais, packed lunches and picnics can be arranged on request.
On Site:
- Swimming pool
- Scenic walks
- Open vehicle game drives to the world renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, home of the Big Five.
Nearby attractions and activities:
- Guided walks through False Bay Wildlife Reserve
- Horse Riding
- Golf at Umfolozi Country Club or Monzi Country Club
- St Lucia Crocodile Centre and Snake Park
- Boat Cruises on St Lucia Estuary
- Fishing
- Whale watching
- Turtle Tours
- Scuba Diving
- Shakaland
- Traditional Zulu Villages
- Ilala Weavers
- Bird Watching
Room Types
The Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge offers a total of 76 rooms. Gentle luxury and soft comfort awaits guests in each of the beautifully furnished hotel rooms at the end of a day filled with Africa's sights and sounds.
Hotel room facilities:
- satellite television
- telephone
- tea & coffee making facilities
- individually controlled air conditioning units
-
en-suite bathrooms
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1230.00
Double Room: R2090.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
Sumptuous and delicious meals are served in the restaurant which reflects a warm, local cultural charm and atmosphere. For a different dining experience, dishes are complemented with the extensive wine list, offering some of South Africa's excellent local wines.
For guests who wish to enjoy a unique and different dining experience may try the traditional outdoor Zulu Boma (Kraal). The restaurant area and pubs are fully air-conditioned and sports enthusiasts can keep up to date with their team's sporting calender at The Rhino Bar, which has a big-screen TV.
Address: 104 Main Road, Hluhluwe 3960, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Activities
Guests staying at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal have the opportunity to discover Africa with its wild and untamed animals. Thrilling and exciting open vehicle game drives to the world renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, which is home of the 'Big Five', are conducted for guests.
The hotel's safari company, Hluhluwe Safari's, takes guests on 3 -, 6- or nine-hour safaris into the nearby game reserve. Accompanied by qualified field guides, guests are sure to spot some of Africa's wild creatures.
Champagne breakfasts, bush braais, packed lunches and picnics can be arranged on request.
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Scenic and relaxing walks can be enjoyed through the beautiful indigenous vegetation while staying at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal.
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For the enjoyment of all guests, young and old, the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge features a great outdoor swimming pool.
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- Guided walks through False Bay Wildlife Reserve
- Horse Riding
- Golf at Umfolozi Country Club or Monzi Country Club
- St Lucia Crocodile Centre and Snake Park
- Boat Cruises on St Lucia Estuary
- Fishing
- Whale watching
- Turtle Tours
- Scuba Diving
- Shakaland
- Traditional Zulu Villages
- Ilala Weavers
- Bird Watching
Conferences / Events
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The Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge offers world-class business and conferencing facilities in comfortable surrounds, with 3 conference venues seating up to a 100 delegates. Various conference packages are available and quality technology and services are available to ensure convenient, effortless business.
Included in a standard day conference package are:
- Whiteboard and marker pens
- Flip charts
- Overhead projector
- Fixed screen
- TV & VCR
- Stationery – notepads and pens
- Refreshments – cordials and water
- PA system
- Microphone
- Data projector
- Lunch
Available at an additional charge:
- Photocopying
- Faxing
Facilities
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- Concierge services
- Game drive safaris
- Housekeeping service
- Kid's entertainment
- Laundry services
- Tours & Transfers on Request
Children activities and facilities at the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Lodge
The art kids zone is available to the younger guests. With a variety of activities, they are guaranteed to have a good time.
Kids zone facilities include:
- Play station consoles with a variety of games
- TV with DVD gallery
- Jumping Castle
- Slide
- Jungle Gym
- Swings
- Trampoline
- All sorts of ball games, puzzles, board games and much more.
Adult supervision is available in the kids zone over long weekends and school holidays where a program runs daily during certain times. Physical activities like cricket, volley ball and basket ball are offered.
It aims at involving children on a cognitive level through interactive games and challenges such as Hluhluwe Amazing Race and various art activities. Children will be encouraged to try out their culinary skills in the morning sessions of cupcake or pizza making.
Location
Directions to Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
From Kruger National Park via Swaziland:
Malelane, Jeppys Reef, Mbabane, Manzini, Big Bend, Golela, Mkuze, Hluhluwe
From Kruger National Park around Swaziland:
Nelspruit, Barbaton, Badplaas, Lochiel, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Pongola, Mkuze, Hluhluwe
From the Battle Fields:
Ladysmith, Glencoe, Dundee, Vryheid, Lousberg, Magudu, Pongola, Mkuze, Hluhluwe
From Mozambique:
Ponta Do Oura, Kwa-Nganase, Pelindaba, Mbazwana, Hluhluwe
From Pretoria:
Take the N4 past Witbank and at Middleburg turn right and take the N11 to Ermelo
From Johannesburg (N2 South):
Take the N2 South, past Oogies, Bethal, Piet Retief, Pongola and Mkuze
Stay on the N2 until you reach the Hluhluwe Village / Sodwana Bay off-ramp
Take the Hluhluwe Off-ramp and turn left towards Hluhluwe Village
At the first traffic circle (± 3.5km from N2) keep left. Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris is the second entrance on your left
From Durban (N2 North):
Take the N2 North, past Stanger, Richards Bay, Empangeni, Mtubatuba, Charters Creek, and Bushlands
Stay on the N2 until you reach the Hluhluwe Village / Sodwana Bay off-ramp
Take the Hluhluwe off-ramp and turn right towards Hluhluwe Village
At the first traffic circle (± 3.5km from N2) keep left. Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris is the second entrance on your left
