The operators of Ezulwini are supporting our efforts by providing a significant discount for a 4 day/3 night Safari for those who participate in the group package.

Contact Info

Ezulwini's Lauren Saad (the owner's daughter) will take care of your safari accommodations if you choose to add this on to your trip. Lauren's contact email is laurens@ezulwini.com

Approximate Costs

• $175 for 4 days/3 nights, per person/double occupancy for the tree top cabins (called Paradise)
• $535 for 4 days/3 nights, per person/double occupancy for the resort style accommodations (called River Lodge).

Description & Photos

Ezulwini Game Lodges are situated in the centre of the Greater Kruger National Park, Balule Nature Reserve section, which is approximately 17 kilometres from Hoedspruit making it easily accessible from both Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. It is approximately 5 hours drive from Johannesburg. We are situated in a very low risk malaria area and have never had a case of malaria at our lodges.

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 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.

Your stay Paradise Camp includes:

1. Three meals per day. All cooking on open fire.
2. Cash bar with a limited stock of wines, cooldrinks, spirits and such.
3. Two game drives per day, morning and evening. (Sundowners are served on evening drives and coffee and rusks on morning drives)
4. Guided walks can be conducted from the camp on request.
7. Two beds per log cabin.
8. Solar powered lights in chalets and dining area (these is no electricity at Paradise Camp)
9. Communal toilets with shower.

Your stay at River Lodge includes:

1. Luxury Accommodation
2. Full breakfast, light lunch, and a three course dinner
3. Teas & coffees
4. 1 x Evening Game Drive, 1 x Morning Game Drive per day (Sundowners are served on evening drives and coffee and rusks on morning drives)
5. 1 x Ranger Guided Bushwalk

At Ezulwini River Lodge you are on the river frontage of the famous Olifants River, largest of the Lowveld rivers, with large riverine trees and wonderful sightings of elephant, 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 the VIP Spelati Suite – sleeping 14 guests in total. The Spelati Suite has a spacious lounge, an outdoor bathroom and private deck, in addition to a king sized bed. All lodge rooms have new silent climate control air conditioning and heating facilities, tea/coffee making facilities and elegant mosquito nets. Please note that check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00. Please make prior arrangements should you require alternate times.

The rates exclude airport and other transfers, purchases from the cash bar, curio shop, telephone and fax calls, Balule Nature Reserve Entrance Fee/Conservation Fee (R55 per vehicle) and Staff Gratuities.