Facitlities


Ezulwini lodge is personally managed for over 15 years by the owners, Joshua and Corne van Straaten, family of one of the pioneers in the area.

The lodge is situated on 300ha of private game property. The sand-forests contribute to the variety of bird life around the lodge. The indigenous garden has a variety of vegetation including the Lala palm  used for basket weaving, the Marula tree which fruits are a favourite of monkeys.

The lodge offers for your relaxation a lounge area (with television), dining room, bar, sparkling pool and boma – where you could simply enjoy the sounds of nature around a blazing log fire.

Secure parking is available, suitable for buses and large coaches as well.

The facilities are for the sole use of lodge guests and their visitors only.
Bedrooms are serviced twice daily.

Unfortunately credit cards are not accepted.
Accounts to be settled in advance or with cash on arrival.
Check-in time: Between 14:00 – 19:00 (kindly arrange for late check-ins)
Check-out time: Before 10:00


Restaurant


Meals are a feast of traditional tastes. Health-conscious guests or special dietary requirements are catered for.

An unhurried breakfast is the prelude to a day of abundant discovery.

A buffet breakfast offers a selection of cereals, fruits, yoghurts, breads, eggs and bacon.

Light lunches are served on request.
Dinner is served buffet style, with a selection of fresh vegetables and salads, superior meat and delectable desserts. Coffee and tea around the quiet intimacy of a campfire are a perfect conclusion to the day (campfire is lit if weather permits).

Meal times:
Breakfast 07:00 to 09:30
Lunch 12:00 to 14:00
Dinner 19:00 to 21:00

Bar


The bar opens daily at 15:00. Pre-dinner drinks in the fully stocked bar will introduce you to South Africa's traditional liquors, beer and a selection of wines.


Activities on property


Leisure options on the property include an enticing pool, a scenic wildlife walk or a nature drive.

The unspoilt nature trails bring unrestricted encounters with the small pleasures that is Africa - the sun's warm embrace, the rich smell of soil, unspoilt sweeping grasslands, intriguing insects, the sounds of birds and antelope, while zebra and giraffe grazes nearby. The property does not host dangerous wildlife like lion, buffalo or rhino, but is home to the scarce suni and red duiker.

Birding highlights include the pink throated twinspot and the beautiful nariina trogen.

Big 5 safaris depart from the lodge into the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game reserve daily. 


Weather


The climate is sub-tropical with warm temperatures, humidity and sunshine throughout the year. Summer is between October and March. Winters are mild. The best time to visit is between March and August. Average daily summer temperatures are from 20 - 35ºC .


We warmly invite you to visit us!


Your senses will delight with tranquil views of the African bush, wildlife grazing peacefully nearby, delectable cuisine and boundless hospitality!