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Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Hluhluwe is a small town on the Elephant Coast in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated between iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, on the banks of the Hluhluwe River. The Elephant Coast is known for its national parks, natural diversity and cultural heritage. Although relatively undeveloped the area is of growing interest to international tourists and travelers. The area hosted several local and international movie productions including I Dreamed of Africa and Ghost Son, and several documentaries that were filmed in the surrounding national parks.
The Bushcamp is on a small private reserve, bordering the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, about 12 km away from the rural town of Hluhluwe.
10 km from HluHluwe, the place is owned by a lovely couple and close to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game park. A bit under R200 for dorm beds, and private rooms for up to 4 are also available. E-mail or book for directions on how to get there.
By plane
Alternatively commercial flights from and to Johannesburg are available 80 km from Hluhluwe at Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Main traffic routes (R22) consists of tarred road, local roads consist of gravel which can be traveled with a normal passenger vehicle.
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