Hluhluwe Bush Camp

No doubt you’re already itching to get out and about, so it’s handy that the folk here have made that easy by creating a trail in their backyard, with hints on how to spot wildlife as you wander. For lengthier hikes, head out into iSimangaliso Wetland Park (entrance five minutes’ drive away) – there are also mountain bike trails and horse riding safaris to be had in the park. Outings to the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park (half an hour) are a must – not least because game drives here may spot the largest rhino population in South Africa. If you’re equally enthralled by underwater life, take a drive of just over an hour to Sodwana Bay for scuba or snorkel trips around the gorgeous coral reef. If you’ve not been entirely successful on your beastie-spotting outings, up your chances considerably with outings to Zulu Croc (10 minutes) and Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre (half an hour). And if you’d like to mix in something a bit different, head to Dumazulu Traditional Village (25 minutes) to learn about local life – with singing, dancing and beer all on hand.