With numerous Accommodation's scattered in and around Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, due to popularity, it is vital that one books accommodation well in advance. The two main accommodation centres are namely the Hilltop Camp and Mpila Camp both offer self-catering and non catered for accommodation. The northern section Hluhluwe is far busier and this may cause frustration at various game sightings, smaller in size and easier access contributes to this side being busier. Therefore we would advise that you travel to the Umfolozi side not only is it larger in size but also less bush and open Savannah grasslands making for some amazing sightings. The Umfolozi Game Reserve offers some interesting history as one may still see hunting pitfalls dug out by the Zulu's used for hunting. Other interesting areas is the Centenary Centre, developed to showcase the various techniques used by the Game Capture team to translocate animal species. Also situated at the Centenary Centre is the Holding Boma's used for medical purposes and translocation of animals.

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi can be described as magical, the staff are passionate about conservation and the reserve is truly worth a safari. Just to think that only 100 Rhinos were once left in the world and it is the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi's efforts to safeguard these amazing creatures from extinction. In 1895 with only 20 surviving Southern White Rhino's left in the world, this invoked the proclamation of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve's. By the 1960s the populations had recovered to such an extent that the Umfolozi faced overpopulation of White Rhino. Operation Rhino was created and this was the start of translocation and Game Capture. In the early days, rangers would dart animals by foot or horseback today Helicopters are used.

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve not only has the Big 5 but also offers sightings of Cheetah, Wild Dogs and much much more.