Accommodation in Hoetspruit - Ezulwini Game Lodges, Hoetspruit, Limpopo

Ezulwini Game Lodges Game Lodge Accommodation, All meals included   Hoetspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Ezulwini Game Lodges are situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, which is approximately 17 kilometres from Hoedspruit making it easily accessible from both Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. It is approximately 5 hours drive from Johannesburg.

Ezulwini, the Zulu word for 'Place of Paradise', where Africa remains unspoiled. The emphasis at our Lodges is on friendliness and informality. Our staff are well trained and professional and we boast award winning chefs to ensure your stay is even more memorable. Ezulwini prides itself on being able to offer an exceptional African setting, indigenous fauna and flora as well as unique character and charm, to provide you with an authentic,African experience. All lodge rooms have 4 star TGCSA ratings (with 3 starprices), and include new silent climate control air conditioning and heating facilities, mini bars and elegant mosquito nets.

RATE INCLUDES

• Excellent cuisine prepared by our master chefs, using local and exotic recipes. Special meals can be prepared upon request
• Twice daily open vehicle game viewing drives, accompanied by a professional field guide and tracker - more than six hours game viewing each day
• Spotlight game drives at night
• Bush-walks through unspoiled African bush, learning about ecology and wildlife, accompanied by a professional field guide and tracker
• Sparkling filtered swimming pool
• Breakfast, lunch and teas served on the deck overlooking the bush
• Binoculars and viewing decks
• Board games, video and book library
• Dinner in the Boma, around a log fire, under a star studded African sky
• Laundry facility (stay of two nights or longer)
  

Accommodation & Facilities
Ezulwini Billy's Lodge nestles deep in the heart of lion country and is surrounded by magnificent Knobthorn, Leadwood and Marula trees. This small haven perches on the banks of a seasonal river, surrounded by an abundance of large indigenous trees. The lodge features ample lounge areas, dining rooms and decks, sumptuous leather armchairs, exquisite Leadwood sculptures and original paintings by David Johnson. Billy's Lodge also boasts one of the finest wine cellars in southern Africa, set against the natural rock face and resembling an ancient Bushman cave. It is the place to be if you are a wine connoisseur. This charming most exclusive lodge has 4 twin bedded chalets with en suite bathrooms, accommodating a maximum of 8 guests. Tranquility and exclusivity are guaranteed.

"Intimate, Charming and Exclusive" describes this Lodge. Facilities include a curio shop, swimming pool, thatched lapa, open air reeded boma, formal dining room, bar and entertainment area with small library, a brand new cave wine cellar, and a choice of three decks on which to relax.

At Ezulwini River Lodge the environment changes and you are on the river frontage of the famous Olifants River, largest of the Lowveld rivers, with large riverine trees and wonderful sightings of hippo and crocodile. The majestic Olifants River is the perfect backdrop to this fabulous lodge. Two of the largest trees in South Africa are to be found in the riverine forest near the lodge. A Sycamore Fig (Ficus Sycamorus) with a diameter of over five metres and a Leadwood (Combretum Imberbe) with a two metre plus diameter. River Lodge is the premier entertainment lodge comprising an open air lounge, bar and perfect swimming pool, all under a large thatched complex. Relax on the couches on one of two elevated thatched viewing decks overlooking the river or a game viewing deck set high above a massive dam frequented by elephant. River Lodge offers 6 standard rooms as well as