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Mpila Camp - Accommodation in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section of the Park, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area. Game viewing is the main attraction in the Imfolozi Game Reserve. All weather roads enable visitors to do this in relative comfort. Several game view sites (a hide overlooking a waterhole) enable visitors to see animals at close range. There are a number of picnic sites situated throughout the reserve as well as 3 self-guided walks. Petrol is available, and curios, cool drinks camera film and basic groceries may be purchased from the Mpila Camp Shop.

Price: 3

self-catering

2 cottages 6 chalets 11 tents 12 rest huts

Accommodation facilities at Mpila: two self-contained 3-bedroomed cottages, each accommodating six people, with a cook on hand to prepare food supplied by guests. The cottages consist of 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen. six self-catering chalets which accommodate five people each. These have two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and a lounge/diningroom. the Safari Tented Camp at Mpila consists of seven 2-bedded and two 4- bedded units, all with bathroom en-suite. An optional third bed is available in each tent on request. Each unit has a verandah and is electrified.  A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk. Barbecue facilities are available. The selfcatering units are fully equipped with linen, crockery, cutlery, stove, refrigerator and cooking utensils. In addition Mpila has 12 single-room thatched rest huts accommodating four people each. The Rest Huts consist of one room with 4 beds, a fridge and wash basin. There are communal ablutions and kitchens available close-by.

Auto trails in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park are designed for the convenience of visitors who wish to discover the secrets of the bushveld from seclusion of their own vehicle. The Imfolozi section of the park has three self-guided foot trails at Emoyeni, Mpila, Enkulu and Masinda Ncane. Guide books are available to help visitors interpret the many points of interest along these trails. Short day walks of approximately two hours are conducted from Mpila and Hilltop Camps under the supervision of an experienced field ranger. These walks may be booked at Reception in both camps. Open vehicle night and day drives provide unique opportunities for viewing game. A knowledgeable guide is at hand to answer questions . Booking is at Reception.
BOAT TOURS ON THE HLUHLUWE DAM:
A 45 seater boat takes visitors on twice daily guided tours on Hluhluwe Dam. The trips are conducted by an experienced community guide and visitors can see interesting birds and animals within the park while the Zulu culture is covered in the community areas outside.