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- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
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Charming Chalet in Hluhluwe: Mudhouse Zululand offers a serene adults-only chalet experience in Hluhluwe, South Africa. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: The chalet features a balcony, patio, private bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a work desk, dining area, and mountain views. Outdoor Activities: Guests can enjoy snorkelling, picnic areas, and barbecue facilities. An outdoor fireplace provides a cosy setting for evenings. Nearby Attractions: Makasa Nature Reserve is 30 km away, offering additional opportunities for exploration.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Belinda
United Kingdom“A beautiful setting with much thought having gone into the positioning of the accommodation. Rustic vibe which is what we wanted and spotlessly clean” - Storm
South Africa“Such a beautiful and unique stay. It was well kitted out with everything we needed. It is very romantic and lovely stay for a couple” - Werner South Africa“The view, the solitude, cutlery, outside shower. The Rafikis shop just 20min away, lekker food and good food. St. Lucia shops is a must for groceries and tourists and restaurants.”
Silindile South Africa“The scenery was beautiful. Nature was very calming. And seeing the animals”- Sithembele South Africa“Self catering which provides you with the opportunity to enjoy your stay uninterrupted, location gives you tranquility, comfort and opportunity to connect with mature. beautiful👌🏾”
- Teagan South Africa“This beautiful accommodation is so private and you get to be immersed in nature while still staying in a comfortable, clean unit.”
- Vanessa
Germany“Wonderful apartment over the trees. The owner's great hospitality was only topped by the astonishing view and the beautiful nature surrounding the hut on poles. We will definitely come back for more time in this lovely place!” - Andrew South Africa“Absolutely perfect for a weekend break, or as a stopover between Durban and Kosi Bay. We saw wildlife ( mostly buck and giraffe) as soon as we got through the gate. Accommodation was quirky and comfortable, had all the basics we needed for a...”
- Mp
Spain“It was the most extraordinary place I was during my travel in South Africa. We spent two nights and we really enjoyed them. The views are amazing, the kitchen and the shower outdoors an experience, the spots where you can relax very well...” 
Alexandra Germany“Everything!! We loved it. Very nice and friendly owner, who gave us a warm welcome. Very lovely house, with everything you need for a great stay. The nature and animales around the house. Thank you very much for giving us a wonderful time!!!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Martijn & Bernadette
9.7
Host review score
Martijn & Bernadette
Solar-powered tree-top cabin. Listen to the sounds of the hippos and hyenas at night and enjoy the company of giraffes and zebras during the day.
You will stay in the middle of nature, it is still a 10 minute drive from the main entrance gate of the nature reserve, you will probably pass African savannah animals, so no punishment at all. The roads within the reserve are unpaved and adventures and a high clearance or 4x4 car is a big advantage. Low cars might struggle with the higher middle part of the road. If you have a high clearance or 4x4 car, we definitely recommend bringing it. If it rains a lot then the roads become a bit of a challenge (Nov/Dec/Jan / Feb/March and sometimes April), if necessary we are there to help.
Travel times (approximately):
Durban airport 3 hours
Johannesburg airport 6.5 hours
Zulu croc (food and drink) 10 minutes
Delish (food and drink) 15 minutes
Hluhluwe (shops) 20 minutes
Hluhluwe park (big 5) 30 minutes
Mkuze park (big 5) 60 minutes
Sondwana bay (beach) 75 minutes
Check in time 14.00>19.00.
Set in a protected conservation area (non-big 5). With endless views over the South African bush where elephants and lions roam.
This FULLY self-catering treetop hut is private, comfortable, quirky and fun. It does not pretend to be a five-star hotel. Please note that we host privately, we do not stock food, drinks, wood or charcoal and it's not possible for us to arrange candlelight dinners and special room set ups. Unfortunately our modest solar system doesn't support toasters, microwave's or hairdryers.
If you'r ready to "by into" an off-grid and "back to basic" lifestyle and if you want to disconnect and enjoy nature, we are very happy to welcome you! We will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
We are Martijn and Bernadette, both Dutch, loving life, nature and Zululand. After traveling around and living on two continents we ended up at this perfect spot. We are passionate about living and building off-grid, sustainable and responsible. We are building an earth-bag house, and although its not finished, we do live in it and loving the feel of it. Living in nature and having the wild animals around us every day is a a privilege and we love to share it with people that like to buy into the life style. It is great to be able to share our slice of heaven with people that love being in the outdoors and enjoy an adventures and simple accommodation.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch
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House rules
Mudhouse Zululand takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Mudhouse Zululand in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
