Elephant
Coast Accommodation / Hluhluwe
Game & Safari Lodges
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Falaza
Game Park & Spa - Hluhluwe - Elephant Coast - Zululand - KwaZulu-Natal
- South Africa
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Falaza
Game Park and Spa - Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe, Elephant Coast, Kwazulu-Natal,
South Africa
Privately owned Falaza Game
Park and Spa offers an array of authentic bush experiences in a lush indigenous
setting.
A mere three hour scenic drive
from Durban International Airport, just 100km from Richards Bay Airport,
you can enjoy the true African experience and impeccable service offered
by Falaza Game Park and Spa.
Neighbouring the World Heritage
Site of St Lucia, Falaza is near the renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve,
boasting the ‘Big Five’, and the fascinating corals of Sodwana Bay.
Refreshments and meals can be enjoyed in a variety of cosy indoor settings
or by staying in touch with the surrounding nature outdoors. The bar, lounges,
outdoor boma shelter and swimming pool all encourage intimacy with nature,
embracing the mood of the bush.
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Spa
The ultimate spa experience
awaits you at the Spa of Falaza Game Park. Combining up-to-date facilities
with impeccable service, the spa is nestled among the indigenous foliage
of the magnificent bush, a peaceful, natural haven to rejuvenate mind,
body and soul. The Spa at Falaza offers relaxation, revitalization
and pure pampering for men and women alike.
The combination of the tranquility
of this natural environment and our specialized treatment will ensure that
every one feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated in the magnificent surrounding
of Zululand bushveld. Before each treatment the client is made comfortable
by changing into a robe. The client will be taken to the relaxation area
where they will receive a traditional izinyawo cleanse (foot gift). |
The feet are
cleansed in a bowl of warm water with a blend of juniper, tangerine and
blue mountain sage. Once cleansed the feet are wrapped in a cool, rejuvenating
and softening foot mask. With the soothing sounds of mother nature
one can enjoy each treatment at the Spa of Falaza Game Park.
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Conferences
Falaza Game Park has great
pleasure in introducing our new Conference Center, which is ideal to host
any form of conferencing. It is equipped with modern day technology such
as a data projector and Internet access to all delegates’ seats.
We offer tailor-made packages to suit every company and individual’s needs.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any additional information
or assistance regarding our conference venue.
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Weddings
Falaza offers the ideal backdrop
for your wedding in the wild combining romance with adventure. Tailor-made
packages can be structured to take care of every intricate detail on your
special day. Combine the elegance of your occasion with an intimate
stay in the wild. Indulge in romantic pre- or post-wedding pampering at
our spa with your partner. If you are interested in having your wedding
at Falaza Game Park and Spa, let us help you plan your perfect day and
make it an unforgettable experience in the African wilderness, where our
white rhino are sure to be grazing on the lawn or near the waterhole for
all your guests to enjoy and never forget.
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Enjoy a bush
experience in a peaceful, natural haven, boasting impeccable service. Luxury
tented accommodation provides true safari ambiance, with every comfort
catered for, including spacious dressing rooms, en-suite bathrooms and
private sundecks. Our lodge accommodates 30 persons in 15 Luxury
twin bedded tents. All tents are equipped with the following:
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Fans
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Sundeck
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En-suite Shower/WC (5 tents
have baths & showers)
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Hairdryer
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Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
The tents are non-smoking.
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Falaza offers
a choice of safari experiences on foot, horseback, by game vehicle or on
water. Fabled close encounters with hippo, rhino and other fascinating
wildlife are regular events for visitors. Rich bird life abounds in settings
as diverse as the primordial sand forest or the water wilderness park of
the Mzinene River.
Conference
Game Drives - Day &
Night Drives
Led by experienced rangers,
our day or night drives yield exciting game viewing opportunities. Our
highly qualified rangers have a wide knowledge of the rich bird and animal
life of the region, as well as the indigenous trees and plants.
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Guided Walks
An early morning walk through
the pri-mordial sand forest of Falaza brings guests into intimate contact
with nature. Under the care of competent rangers, guests are often rewarded
with unusual sightings of many creatures at close range. These walks are
not strenuous and are enjoyed by young and old alike.
Horse Trails
For those who enjoy horse
riding nothing can compare with the exhilaration of the African bush.
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Boat Cruises
A leisurely cruise on the
Mzinene River, affords glimpses of crocodiles and hippos as well as the
prolific bird life along the river banks. Whether your choice is a morning
cruise or the ever-popular sundowners booze cruise, this is a wild life
experience not to be missed.
Rhino Tracking
Tracking rhino on foot, with
experience rangers, is a rare and thrilling experience, which provides
memorable close encounters with one of Africa’s ‘Big Five’.
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What to Bring
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Sun hat, sunblock and sunglasses
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Camera and binoculars
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Light and natural-coloured clothing
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Swimming costume
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Warm jackets for winter months
(May - August)
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Seasons and Temperatures
The region enjoys a temperate
climate with sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the year.The summer
months are from December to March, Autumn follows in April and May, our
winter lasts from approximately June to August and the lovely spring months,
ideal for spotting the returning migrant bird species, are from September
to November.
Average daily temperatures:
Low: 11ºC - 14ºC
High: 20ºC - 40ºC
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Bordering the St. Lucia
World Heritage Site, 14km from Hluhluwe Village on the Elephant Coast,
KwaZulu-Natal.
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30 minutes drive from the Hluhluwe
Game Reserve – Memorial Gate.
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3 hours drive from Durban &
5 hours drive from Johannesburg.
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1-hour drive from Richards Bay.
Getting to Falaza By Air
Daily scheduled flights from
Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay Airport by SA Express
Airlines and soon direct flights from Johannesburg International Airport
to Hluhluwe are to be introduced.
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Private and chartered aircraft
can land at the grass strip at Hluhluwe village.
The co-ordinates are:
S 28 degrees, 01 minutes
E 32 degrees 17 minutes.
Getting to Falaza By Road
From Johannesburg:
Take the N2 to Ermelo, Piet
Retief and Pongola , then take the Hluhluwe turn- off and turn left.
From Durban:
Take the N2 up to the coast
approximately 300 km, then take the Hluhluwe turn-off and turn right over
the N2 Then travel through Hluhluwe village until you reach a stop street
, then turn left. Approximately 2km further on, turn right over the railway
line onto the False Bay Road. |
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Travel approximately
8km and turn right at the Falaza game Park/ False Bay sign. Travel for
4km and at the t- junction turn right onto the D540 dirt road for 1.7 km.
Falaza Game park entrance gate is on the right.
Members of:
SATSA, FGASA, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal |
Latest
rates available on request:
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