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Ubizane Wildlife Reserve

Memorial Gate Road | Hluhluwe, Hluhluwe 3960, South Africa
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Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Hluhluwe
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We had a difficult time getting here because we were coming from afar but we stayed in touch with the staff who helped us get there and navigate in the dark. The staff greeted us, took our bags and they had saved dinner for us. We were so touched by that. Our treehouse was gorgeous and we loved the decor... More

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Ubizane W, Social Media Administrator at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, responded to this review
4 April 2013

First of all we would like to sincerely thank you for your visit to Ubizane Wildlife Reserve. We aim to give guests a memorable experience in nature, enjoying what Zululand has to offer. Thank you for the great review and kind words! We are very happy to hear you had an enjoyable time and hope to see you again soon!... More

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We just spent a long weekend at the Tree Lodge and had a wonderful time. Accommodation was good, rooms clean and well serviced. All rooms look out into Fever Trees with Nyala and Duiker grazing close by. Food was good and plentiful. Lance (Head Chef) is very friendly and happy to discuss the menu. Could have offered a braai (barbeque)... More

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Ubizane W, Social Media Administrator at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you so much for chosing Zululand Tree Lodge for your stay! It has been our pleasure making you feel comfortable and give you the most memorable experience at the Lodge. We have recently started doing Bring & Braai’s at our Zululand Safari Lodge because they are self-catering and buffet candlelight dinners in the Boma area have been done a... More

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Had a fantastic time at Ubizane...hospitality was brilliant, the management team always being close at hand to cater for any whim; good food, lovely bar, and the swimming pools (both at Tree Lodge and Safari Lodge) were in perfect condition! Loved the game around the lodge area and the convenience of Hluhluwe town close by on one side, and the... More

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Ubizane W, Social Media Administrator at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you so much for your kind review! We aim to give guests a luxurious and memorable experience of Zululand. Thank you for choosing Ubizane Wildlife Reserve as one of your destinations during your trip! Looking forward to your next visit! Warmest Regards, Ubizane Wildlife Reserve Management & Staff More

Johannesburg
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

My Brother-In-Law's 80th occurred on Sunday 29th January 2012. My Sister-In-Law decided to find a venue that could contain the 21 contingent family, keep them entertained, and turn the celebration into an intimate weekend affair. For the most part, she sponsored the whole weekend. Having been to a very similar event once before, I was cynical - this was good... More

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Ubizane W, Social Media Administrator at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, responded to this review
4 April 2013

We are delighted to hear that we were part of such special memories! We aim to give guests an unforgettable time and we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for the beautiful review and hope to see you again in the near future! Warmest Regards, Ubizane Wildlife Reserve Management & Staff More

durban
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51 reviews 51 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Stayed there for a weekend, place was amazing. Very clean, comfortable, recently refurbished self catering rondavels. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Peaceful surroundings with wildlife roaming on property. Not much onsite activities for kids, but the surrounding area has much to offer. Perfect place just to relax and get away from it all. I will return here again.

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Ubizane W, Social Media Administrator at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, responded to this review
4 April 2013

First of all we would like to sincerely thank you for your visit to Ubizane Wildlife Reserve. We aim to give guests a memorable experience in nature, enjoying what Zululand has to offer. Thank you for the great review and kind words! We are very happy to hear you had an enjoyable time and hope to see you again soon!... More

Bern, Switzerland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

I loved everything about our stay there! We were greeted with hot chocolate and marshmallows when we arrived (it was still a bit cool). The huts were very generous (including a kitchen) and there were always zebras and antilopes walking right in front of our hut. The drives were great - the guide really took his time to explain the... More

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london
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

This was our first trip to South Africa and our first experience of staying on a reserve. Its a beautiful place (it had been recently refurbished), and we did enjoy our stay here. The rooms were clean and tidy. We thought the food was average and slightly bland. There were a couple of things that annoyed us considering the price... More

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Kwazulu Natal
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

We attended a wedding at Ubizane and found the place beautiful with various buck walking around outside our rondawel at Safari lodge and lots of birds to look at. The staff were wonderful and the whole experience was excellent.

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LONDON
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2009

A great lodge within a small game reserve. The staff and our guide was awesome so knowledgeable about the wildlife. The food was brilliant. Expect to put on a few pounds on. We stayed here for a few days and got driven to the main big game reserve just 5 mins away Hluhluwe. We saw alot of the game apart... More

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Reims, France
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18 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013
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Additional Information about Ubizane Wildlife Reserve

Also Known As:
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve Hluhluwe, South Africa - Zululand
Address: Memorial Gate Road | Hluhluwe, Hluhluwe 3960, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Zululand > Hluhluwe
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Hluhluwe
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Zulu for the place of calling, Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is situated a mere 4 Kilometers from Hluhluwe Town and is on the access road to Hluhluwe Umfolozi National Park. Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is an invaluable location for any tourist to experience wildlife while traveling in the surrounding area, including the Greater St Lucia World Heritage Site. Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is situated in the heart of Zululand, but is only a mere two and a half hours drive from Durban's King Shaka Airport. With an expanse of 1200 hectares, this privately owned, low risk Malaria reserve is teaming with wildlife, some of which include: Giraffe, Wildebeest, White Rhino, Ostrich and Zebra, as well as most antelope species. Not to mention the bird life which includes over 450 species! During the start of a brand new era, Ubizane renovations and restorations were undertaken on a large scale , with the emphasis on returning the glory that has stood for more than 50 years and improving with the resources that our advanced modern society has to offer. ... more   less 

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