Elephant
Coast Accommodation / Hluhluwe
Game & Safari Lodges
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Bushwillow
Bush Lodge - Hluhluwe, Elephant Coast - Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal -
South Africa
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Bush &
Safari Lodge in Kuleni Game Park, Hluhluwe, Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal, South
Africa
An upmarket,
fully serviced bush lodge, situated in Kuleni Game Park: 150 hectares of
indigenous sand forest.
Bushwillow
is ideally located, allowing for both a bush and a beach experience. Explore
and enjoy the Elephant Coast, the North Eastern Region of KwaZulu Natal,
South Africa.
Or just
relax at the lodge, cooling off in its swimming pool during the hot Summer
months, as you watch the game come to the lodge’s own small waterhole.
Either
cater for yourself in the lodges fully equipped kitchen or let us spoil
you with lazy breakfasts and classic evening meals. |
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Bushwillow
is a 3-hour drive North from the bustling city of Durban on the east coast
of South Africa. A rejuvenating and unique experience in the sand
forest of The Elephant Coast!
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Bushwillow
is an upmarket, fully serviced bush lodge, situated in Kuleni Game Park:
150 hectares of indigenous sand forest. The abundance of bird life, the
variety of trees and other flora makes Bushwillow a nature lover’s haven.
Enjoy walks on the self-guided walking trails and experience the fascination
of the smaller fauna and the likely encounters with zebra, giraffe, wildebeest,
impala and nyala. If you are especially interested in birds and trees,
you may wish to take a specialist guide with you, which can be arranged.
Bushwillow
is ideally situated.
On
your doorstep, find the world-renowned Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park, known for
its Big Five. Day trips to other important game parks in the area are also
possible.
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Enjoy
excursions to Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal, Charters Creek and False Bay to
discover coral reefs, sandy beaches, coastal dunes, mangrove swamps, ancient
sand forest and magnificent lakes; all a part of The Greater St Lucia Wetland
Park, the most important estuarine wetland system in Africa, which was
recently declared a World Heritage Site.
For
the more adventurous, enjoy canoeing, horse-riding and diving trips in
the area. For those who wish to pamper themselves, there is a wonderful
spa nearby where you can enjoy spa treatments in the bush.
Bushwillow
is an exclusive destination, which comfortably accommodates up to 6 persons.
This allows for a very private and peaceful experience with a special level
of personal service. It is fully serviced. Either cater for yourselves
in the fully equipped kitchen or let us prepare you some good hearty home
cooked meals.
Pets
are unfortunately not allowed at Bushwillow. |
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Enjoy
a lazy start to the day and have breakfast prepared for you. Finish
off the day with a sun downer on the deck whilst we put the finishing touches
to your evening meal, taking into account any special requirements.
The
central facility comprises an open plan fully equipped stylish kitchen.
The
spacious and tastefully decorated lounge and dining area with foldaway
glass doors, opens out onto the large deck area where you can cool off
in the pool or lie on the sun lounger’s soaking up the warm African sunlight.
Watch
game as they come to visit the lodge’s own small waterhole and listen and
view the birds from the expansive lodge decking. |
In
the evening, relax and unwind. The deck area provides the perfect viewpoint
for some of the most spectacular African sunsets. Dine outdoors while
listening to the sounds of the bushveld welcoming in the night time.
Situated on either side of the central facility are the beautifully appointed
bedroom units which are just a short walk away across wooden walkways,
which also provide a convenient platform from which to view bird life and
small game that may venture past.
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Bushwillow
consists of three luxury units linked by raised wooden walkways which conveniently
lead from the central entertainment area to the bedrooms on either side
of it.
THE
BEDROOMS
"Tambotie”
has a king-sized extra length bed and with its floor to ceiling sliding
windows and doors guests feel as if they are sleeping outside. Percale
sheets, mohair blankets and quality towels ensure guest comfort. The suites
own private deck area allows guests to sit outdoors and enjoy an early
morning cup of tea or a quiet evening sundowner."
THE
BATHROOMS
The
en-suite bathroom is spacious with hand made twin basins set in a beautiful
and original, solid wood vanity. The frameless shower and freestanding
cast iron bath makes for a tasteful mixture of old and new. |
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Relax
in a candlelit bath as you soak up the peace and tranquillity whilst looking
out onto the bush. Your own small private deck area allows you to sit outdoors
and enjoy an early morning cup of tea or a quiet evening sundowner
"Marula”
consists of twin bedded en-suite rooms separated by a lovely lounge area.
These beds can also be converted to king-size, if required. The style of
the rooms and the bathrooms otherwise offer the same experience as Tambotie.
The larger deck area on this unit also provides an ideal place for privacy
and game spotting. Especially suitable for small family groups.
Bedrooms
keep their cool with air-con and overhead fans.
The
larger deck area on this unit also provides an ideal place for privacy
and game spotting. |
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Rates
available on request:
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