Hlumu Lodge

Based at the foot of the stunning Hlumuhlumu Mountains, Hlumu Lodge is the ideal destination for a naturally beautiful and relaxing getaway. We offer basic, affordable accommodation paired with a friendly and warm ambiance. Perfectly situated with panoramic views over the Badplaas Valley. Hlumu Lodge is also home to DIY Wild, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Staying at Hlumu Lodge gives you the unique opportunity to become involved in the wildlife rehabilitation centre and to join us as a volunteer for a few hours or even a few days! See what is involved in the rescue and care of wildlife and make some new animal friends! Pre-booking of a volunteer experience is essential. Hlumu Lodge consists of the main lodge building where you can find reception, the bar and restaurant and the gardens with the swimming pools.The accommodation comprises of 12 individual chalets all set apart from each other for privacy. We can sleep up to 34 guests in a combination of two- to six-sleeper chalets.All rooms have either DSTV or OpenView TV with selected channels, tea/coffee making facilities, heaters and fans. Some of the rooms have full self catering kitchens situated on the balcony. Some of the rooms have bath/shower combinations and some have showers only.There is an on-site restaurant where there is always a selection of delicious meals on offer cooked by our resident chef. We also have a fully stocked and competitively priced bar with a large screen TV showing all the major sporting fixtures and a pool table and dart board for entertainment. For those chilly winter evenings, we have a large open fireplace with couches to curl up on. We have two swimming pools set in beautiful gardens. Come and relax by the pool or under the shady lapa. We are also home to a large variety of free roaming wildlife and birdlife including Duiker, Kudu, Reedbuck, Jackal, Servals and Vervet Monkeys. Take a walk around the beautiful property and see what you can spot.