Less than two and a half hours from Durban, the lodge is central to Zululand’s outdoor attractions and a multitude of excursions can be arranged.
If you ever dreamt of getting close to nature, interacting with tame cats, like cheetah, Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project is the place to visit!
Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project offers guests intimate and comfortable accommodation in Hluhluwe in chalets and rondavels, on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. All of the units (chalets and rondavels) are serviced twice daily. Mainly showers in the rooms, with the exception of two rooms that do include baths.
The accommodation is enhanced by facilities that encourage our guests to unwind, relax and enjoy the spectacular lodge surroundings, including a swimming pool and sky deck.
Join us for an up close and personal tour and learn more about South Africa’s endangered wildcat species. Come and be mesmerised by the beauty of the caracal, enchanted by the playful serval, astonished by the speed and agility of the cheetah and delighted by the African wildcat. View and photograph these amazing animals at the Emdoneni Cheetah Project. We offer daily educational tours, with feedings during the afternoon tour and an informative talk about the animals and the project by an experienced guide.
The aim of the Emdoneni Cheetah Project is to care for cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats and caracal (lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and are in need of care and rehabilitation. We also intend to breed successfully (where possible) and release the offspring back into their natural habitat.
If you have ever dreamt of a true African wedding, walking down a grassy aisle with African wildlife grazing in the background, then this is possible at Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project, where even a cheetah may pose with you for a photograph! For added convenience, it is just a short walk from the aisle at the ceremony to your reception and to our comfortable accommodation.
Whether you are in the mood to relax by the pool and listen to the surrounding sounds of nature or would prefer to take one of our guided walks through the game farm, you are bound to leave Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project feeling relaxed and more in touch with nature.
Thanks to the glorious surrounds in which Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project is nestled, there are a number of trails and natural areas to explore on foot. Being part of the spectacular countryside of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal means that the lodge and its guests benefit from breath-taking views and an abundance of plant and animal species. These combine to create an attraction and experience that represents the wonders of Africa.
The guided walking tours at Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project are conducted by qualified guides that have plenty of experience with spotting interesting bird species, identifying spoor and droppings, and providing interesting insights into the fauna and flora of the Elephant Coast. They encourage visitors to ask questions and will readily impart their knowledge. This is so enriching to any on-foot excursion, ensuring lasting memories for young and old alike. It is also a fantastic way to educate young ones out of the classroom, making this learning and appreciation of nature fun and exciting.
The guided walking tours at Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project each take about an hour to complete. They are manageable, and brief enough to couple with other activities and attractions. They need to be booked ahead of time to ensure availability.
The excursions offered at/from Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project for In-house guests only include:
• Open vehicle game drives in Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserve (3, 6, 8 or 10 hours).
• Animal Care and Cat Rehabilitation Centre
• Guided walking trails at Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project
• Agriculture experience – visit to pineapple and sugar cane farms
• Deep-sea game fishing at Cape Vidal or Sodwana Bay
• Boat trips on Lake St Lucia on small pontoon vessels, which makes it easier to access up close sitings
• Zulu cultural experience
• Dumazulu Reptile Park
• Dumazulu Cultural Village
• Crocodile Experience
• Shopping at Ilala Weavers or Zamimphilo
• St Lucia full-day tours
• Horse-riding
• Target-shooting
• Cape Vidal Snorkel Safari
• Cape Vidal Sunset Tour
• Turtle tours at Cape Vidal – not guaranteed
• Night drive on Eastern Shores, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Other Sightseeing Options Nearby:
• Jozini Dam offers excellent tiger fishing
• Watch local fishermen or try for your own catch of the day at unspoilt Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal or St Lucia
• Game drives at Mkuze Game Reserve and Eastern Shores
Book your stay at the World Hotel Awards nominated Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project, today. For more information please contact us on: +27 (0)35 562-7000 / 7001 or +27 (0)82 713-3686 or email us: of
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