Emdoneni Lodge | Hluhluwe

Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project and Spa, is a place where you will be treated like royalty. Situated on a small game farm, with sand forest vegetation, Emdoneni Lodge is accessible for any visitor who still wants to experience the luxury of a bush environment and also be close to the main attractions such as Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserves and St Lucia World Heritage Park This intimate and beautiful, multi-award winning lodge is the ideal location from which to explore the wildlife and coastal reserves in Zululand. The owners are hands on running this very successful lodge.

We offer guests elegantly decorated, intimate and comfortable accommodation on a bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast basis.

The accommodation is enhanced by facilities which encourage our guests to unwind, relax and enjoy the spectacular lodge surroundings, including a boma, swimming pool and sky deck.

Come and be mesmerised by the beauty of our cats at our resident project. We offer educational tours daily, Monday to Sunday with a feeding during the afternoon tour only. No interaction is done with our cats.

Our Spa is a true heaven where guests can escape to a piece of heaven. Our local wildlife are waiting to walk with you on your daily walks. Cannot wait to be your host!

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Welcome to Emdoneni Lodge Credit: Chantel Loots Entrance to Emdoneni Lodge
Honeymoon Suite Credit: Chantel Loots The Suite, Windfall Cottage, is privately situated under Marula trees and consists of a lounge with DSTV, romantic bedroom, en-suite bathroom and an outside shower in a privately fenced Boma area.
Emdoneni Cheetah Project Credit: Melanie Stewart Join us for an up & close personal tour and learn more about South Africa's endangered cat species.
Restaurant Credit: Anton Kieck Sample the delights of true South African cuisine.
Kiddies program Credit: Chantel Loots . Our kiddies programme actively welcomes children of all ages to join in on our planned and structured activities (done by experienced guides who all have a passion for kids and nature).
Lounge and Bar area Credit: Chantel Loots Bar & lounge area
Rondavel Credit: Chantel Loots African-style, round, thatched-roof rondavels. Two bedrooms each with its own bathroom (with shower only). There is an adjoining door between the two bedrooms, making it ideal for families.
Waterberry tree Credit: C Nel Waterberry - the place of the Waterberry (Emdoneni)
Decor Credit: Chantelle Loots Decor
Boma Credit: Anton Kieck Our boma at night
De Lux Chalet Credit: Chantel Loots Spacious and elegant chalets with an authentic atmosphere. We offer twin beds with an en-suite bathroom. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are also available.
Standard Chalet Credit: Ferdie Muller Elegant chalets with an authentic atmosphere. We offer twin beds with an en-suite bathroom. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are also available.
Zulu dancing Credit: Ferdie Muller We will entertain you with our local tradtions
Cheetah Credit: Gabriela Plesea The province of KwaZulu-Natal is, in itself, a popular tourist attraction, promising visitors a world of attractions and activities
Public area Credit: Chantel Loots Enjoy either by day or night
Rondavel Credit: Nobby Clarke Family rooms with inter-leading doors, each with an en-suite bathroom
Serval Credit: Linda Nel Serval at our project
Cat tours at Emdoneni Join us for am educational tour
Pool Credit: Chantel Loots Excape the heat of the day
Spa Credit: Chantel Loots A spa with a bush view
Spa Our Therapists spoiling our guests
Outside lounge Relax in our different types of lounge areas
Games room Credit: Chantel Loots Air hockey, pool table, tennis table available to use
Caracal mom and baby Credit: Chantel Loots Caracal babies with ambassador mom
Cheetah cub born at Emdoneni Credit: Chantel Loots Both cubs released back at 18 months old
Cheetah cubs born at Emdoneni Project Credit: Chantel Loots Both cubs released back at 18 months old
Cheetah cubs born at Emdoneni Credit: Chantel Loots Both cubs released back at 18 months old
Cheetah cubs born at Emdoneni Credit: Chantel Loots Both cubs released back at 18 months old
De Lux Chalets Credit: Chantel Loots Comfortable & stylish
Spa at Emdoneni Credit: Chantel Loots Spa with a beautiful view on the sand forest trees
Honeymoon Suite Credit: Chantel Loots Private & secluded suite
Massages at our spa Credit: Chantel Loots The best massage ever!
Playroom Credit: Chantel Loots Pool table
Pool Credit: Chantel Loots Sparkling pool

Your Stay

3 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Fast Facts

3 Star

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 44

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

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