Name: Hluhluwe Backpackers
Address: Memorial Gate Road plot 2, 3960 KwaNompondo, South Africa, Memorial Gate Road plot 2, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960, South Africa
Rating: 6.9

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Hostel Hluhluwe Backpackers

Hluhluwe Backpackers

Memorial Gate Road plot 2, 3960 KwaNompondo, South Africa –

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Hluhluwe Backpackers

6.9

Review score

82 reviews

Facilities

6.2
Cleanliness

5.6
Comfort

6.2
Value for money

6.8
Location

8.7
Total

6.9

Staff is very friendly they make you feel like home and location is perfect

Sandra, South Africa

It was a lovely venue .The staff and the owners were so welcoming .Always their to assist The property is immaculate and is done up very african the way a backpackers lodge should be .I thoughrly enjoyed my stay

Margret, South Africa

A home away from home.This is a budget establishment but has all the basics a traveler needs. We had a fun night with great hosts who made us dinner even with our late arrival. Our bed comfortable and place clean. The park is just 3 min drive away so very convenient. Will definitely be back.

Annie, South Africa

The staff is charming and ready to help with anything. The place is quiet and full of charm and is very close to the gate.

Yael, Israel

Ideal location and good value for your money in comparaison with other hotels in the area, fully equipped kitchen facilities and nice outdoor area to eat. The room was clean and comfortable

Jo, France

I was greeted by the friendy dogs and one of the kitties settled down with me on the bed as I worked on my computer. Homely meals are made if you require them, or you can bring your own food to cook in a regular backpackers' kitchen. There is an interesting entertainment room with a pool table, and there is a communal lounge with a pub and a fridge for your own drinks. It is a couple of kilometers from Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve, which was reallly appealing, as it the spacious parking area, which fitted my Landy-trailer combination easily. It has great sunset views too

Angela, South Africa

It is a small place with lovely people! After a warm welcome you gonna feel home very quickly. That the place is situated only a two minutes drive away from the Memorial Gate of Hluhluwe Park makes it completely worth wile to visit. It is a Backpacker, but it is clean and prices are reacenable.

Hluhluwe, Switzerland

Backpackers is near the game reserve and the two owners of the place gave us really good information about other interesting sights to visit.

Martin, Germany

The staff was very kind and helpful. The location was great, only 2 kilometers to the memorial gate.

Danielb1996, Germany

Nice, quiet hostel within 2 km of the entrance to Hluhluwe Park

Jack, China

Great location!

8.7

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Hluhluwe Backpackers

6.9

Review score

82 reviews

8.7

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Staff is very friendly they make you feel like home and location is perfect”

Sandra South Africa
“It was a lovely venue .The staff and the owners were so welcoming .Always their to assist The property is immaculate and is done up very african the way a backpackers lodge should be .I thoughrly...”

Margret South Africa
“A home away from home.This is a budget establishment but has all the basics a traveler needs. We had a fun night with great hosts who made us dinner even with our late arrival. ”

Annie South Africa
“The staff is charming and ready to help with anything. The place is quiet and full of charm and is very close to the gate.”

Yael Israel
“Ideal location and good value for your money in comparaison with other hotels in the area, fully equipped kitchen facilities and nice outdoor area to eat. The room was clean and comfortable”

Jo France
“I was greeted by the friendy dogs and one of the kitties settled down with me on the bed as I worked on my computer. ”

Angela South Africa
“It is a small place with lovely people! After a warm welcome you gonna feel home very quickly. ”

Hluhluwe Switzerland
“Backpackers is near the game reserve and the two owners of the place gave us really good information about other interesting sights to visit.”

Martin Germany
“The staff was very kind and helpful. The location was great, only 2 kilometers to the memorial gate.”

Danielb1996 Germany
“Nice, quiet hostel within 2 km of the entrance to Hluhluwe Park”

Jack China

Hluhluwe Backpackers offers budget accommodation, in a youth hostel setup, 1.4 miles to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park. The property has a communal lounge and TV room.

The basic rooms are equipped with a fan and have access to shared bathroom facilities. One of the rooms is en suite and offers wheelchair access.

Guests have access to a shared kitchen and barbecue facilities are available.

Hluhluwe Backpackers can arrange half or full day game drives and bush walks to Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Other activities to enjoy in the area include the Cheetah Park, Crocodile and Snake Park, Elephant Interaction, Zulu Village Cultural Experience and lots more.

The N2 highway is 7 miles away and King Shaka International Airport, can be reached within 2.5 hours by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Restaurants & Markets

Memorial Gate at Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve - Market and Curio Shop Market
0.9 miles
Hluhluwe Hotel Restaurant
8.7 miles
Inhala Weavers Cafe/Bar
8.7 miles
Hluhluwe Spar Supermarket
8.7 miles
Hilltop Restaurant Hluhluwe Game Reserve Restaurant
9.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Hluhluwe Game Reserve River
5 miles
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve - Hilltop Mountain
9.3 miles
Fasle Bay Isimangaliso Wetland Park Lake
12.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“A home away from home.This is a budget establishment but has all the basics a traveler needs. We had a fun night with great hosts who made us dinner even with o...”

Annie

South Africa

9.5

“The staff is charming and ready to help with anything. The place is quiet and full of charm and is very close to the gate.”

Yael

Israel

6.2

“Proximity to park and price”

Nols

South Africa

6.6

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Facilities of Hluhluwe Backpackers

Outdoors

Outdoor fireplace
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
BBQ facilities
Terrace
Garden

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Walking tours (additional charge)
Snorkeling (additional charge)
Horseback riding (additional charge)
Hiking Off-site (additional charge)
Darts
Ping-pong
Pool table (additional charge)
Game room
Fishing (additional charge)

Food & Drink

Game drives

Internet

No internet access available.

Parking

Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Accessible parking
Secure parking

Front Desk Services

Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

Indoor play area
Books, DVDs & music for kids
Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

Ironing service
Laundry (additional charge)

General

Shuttle service
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Designated smoking area
Car rental
Packed lunches
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms

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Afrikaans
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House Rules Hluhluwe Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged ZAR 180 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged ZAR 240 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Debit card Hluhluwe Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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The Fine Print

Please inform Hluhluwe Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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6.9 Review score 82 reviews

Awesome: 9+

14
Good: 7 – 9

30
Okay: 5 – 7

25
Poor: 3 – 5

12
Very Poor: 1 – 3

1

Staff7.7
Facilities6.2
Cleanliness5.6
Comfort6.2

Value for money6.8
Location8.7

Low score for KwaNompondo

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