Saturday, August 29, 2009

Zululand Tree Lodge


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Set in the cool, whispering tranquillity of a fever tree forest, a mere 5 hours drive from Johannesburg, Zululand Tree Lodge in the heart of Zululand is a truly special retreat where you will be accommodated in 24 luxurious stilted chalets. Perfect for couples, this romantic getaway is famous for Rhino spotting, and is adjacent to the world renowned Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserve.

Accommodation
ROOM CONFIGURATION
· 24 Stilted Tree Houses, sleeps 48
· 12 Twin Rooms
· 12 Double Rooms

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS
· Rooms are thatched houses raised on stilts
· Tea and coffee facilities
· Ceiling fans
· Mosquito net above each bed
· Direct dial telephones are available in the rooms
· All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers
· Serviced daily by housekeeping
· Mini bar fridges are present in the rooms, stocked on request

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 11h00


Climate
Summer - the temperature varies from 25 degrees at night to 35 degrees C in the heat of the day with high humidity factor.
Winter - the temperature varies from night to day. Daytime temperatures are mild normally about 25 degrees C. Nighttime temperatures are considerably colder dropping to below 19 degrees C.

What to take
December to March: Summer Clothes. A warm jacket or jersey for the cooler mornings and evenings. April to November: Winter clothes. A very warm insulated Jacket for the cold morning and nights. Hats, scarf and gloves are recommended.
Comfortable walking shoes track shoes or boots are useful for the bush walks. Sandals are useful for walking around the lodge. Shorts and t-shirt needed all year round for the warm midday period.

Swimming costume, sun block, insect repellent, sun hat, sunglasses and lip balm are recommended

Dining
BOMA RESTAURANT
Eat within an authentic Boma style restaurant in the heart of the African bush

BUSH DINNERS
Experience African at its best with a bush dinner set deep with the Ubizane Reserve (Groups & Conferences)

Activities
· Guided Bush Walks
· Daily Game Drives in open landrovers
· Big Five Game Drives in Hluhluwe and Umfolozi
· Horse riding in False Bay Park
· Dumu Zulu which is a cultural village
· St Lucia boat cruise
· Illala Weavers, basket weaving market
· Endoneni – Cheater project
· Bird Watching
· Birding Trips to St Lucia Wetlands


Facilities
• Babysitting Service by prior arrangement
• Bar and Lounge area at Tree Lodge (Main Camp).
• Beauty Treatments
• Swimming Pool
• Curio Shop
• Laundry Service

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