Hilltop Camp

National Park Camps | Hluhluwe-iMfolozi | South Africa Hilltop Camp is the main camp in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Reserve, one of Africa's oldest game reserves and a prime South African safari destination. This game reserve is home to the legendary Big Five and many other animal species.

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Overview

The camp is located at the top of a forested hill with exceptional views across the rolling hills of Zululand. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi hosts a very high concentration of black and white rhinos that can be spotted from camp.

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Rating | Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

  • The primary allure of one of Africa's oldest national parks is getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnecting with nature.
  • The reserve offers exceptional game viewing and birding in an area once the hunting ground of Zulu Kings.
  • Daily safari activities that can be booked when staying at Hilltop Camp include the typical morning, late afternoon, and evening game drives and bush walks accompanied by expert rangers and trackers offered in most safari areas in South Africa.
  • The area has a rich history dating back to the Iron Age. It has been home to the proud Zulu Nation, and it is recommended that you visit a Zulu village near the park for an immersion into the traditions and culture of the Zulu, with traditional dances a highlight of the visit.
  • Nearby Isimahlango (St Lucia) Wetland Park can be visited on a day trip.

Location & Setting

Hilltop Camp is the main camp of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game reserve, one of the premier conservation areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Hilltop is about three and a half hours from King Shaka International Airport in Durban and roughly two hours from the airport in Richards Bay. The camp is built on the ridge of a forested hill and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Rooms

Guests at Hilltop Camp are accommodated in twenty-seven two-sleeper chalets and twenty-four-sleeper chalets. When enjoying an overland safari with African Sky, you will stay in a room with an en suite bathroom. Though not luxurious, the accommodation at Hilltop is very comfortable, with all the modern amenities. Attractive features like cane furniture and grass mats add to the ethnic feel of the thatched chalets.

Facilities

The camp's main building and reception area include an a la carte restaurant, a bar area, and a stylishly decorated, comfortable lounge. In the bar and lounge area, photos showcase the history of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. The main building is positioned so that a full view of the beautiful surroundings can be enjoyed. A swimming pool and a small shop are also available.

Amenities

Rooms

47

Bar

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Stargazing

Bush Picnics

Night Drives

Culture Tours