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Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

2.0 star property
Hostel in Hluhluwe with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room (Cicada)
Standard Room (Bushbaby) | Private kitchenette
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Genet)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Bushlands Road Turnoff N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3969
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room (Long Horn Beetle)

Twin Room (Long Horn Beetle)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Bushbaby)

Standard Room (Bushbaby)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Cicada)

Standard Room (Cicada)

Standard Room (Cicada)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Hluhluwe

At Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 18 km (11.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights in the vicinity of this Hluhluwe hostel include Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint and Cape Vidal Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 57 min drive - 58.6 km
  • The Gallery-St Lucia - 57 min drive - 58.1 km
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 57 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indigenus Kreasionz - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lalapansi Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp

Hostel in Hluhluwe with free parking
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hluhluwe hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp offers 9 accommodations.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash.

Property is also known as

Isinkwe
Isinkwe Backpackers
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Hluhluwe
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Hostel
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Hostel Hluhluwe
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Hluhluwe
Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

Yep, Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

The closest beach to Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp is Cape Vidal (27.1 km).

Does Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp have a pool?

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp has an outdoor pool.

Does Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

No, Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp?

No, pets are not allowed.

Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

HERVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bushbabies forever

Unfortunately no Wi-Fi. Otherwise very nice and staff most helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Deon, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice stay at backpacker

ice quiet place,with bush all around. Pool was the place to be as it was HOT ! The bar and restaurant service and price was great.

6/10 Okay

Dave, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service

Functional - close to Hluhluwe Park

Good food, great to meet other travelers; easy access to surrounding parks.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet place but need some attention to the rooms

Bush baby chalet (3 bedrooms) was ours for one night. It wasn't clean. 80% of the bmbook roller blinds were broken, we have to lift them off their hooks to allow light in. We had no hot water the first night. Fuse was off for geyser! Staff were kind and food was nice but wouldn't rush back, ALso - don't go unless you have your own wheels! You'll be stranded.

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not your average hotel

Interesting place, great food, friendly people (super helpful when you get in a pinch, too), and sufficiently clean for a backpackers camp. If you want luxury, don't stay here. If you are up for an adventure, this is as good as a place as any to start.

6/10 Okay

Mela

Liked: Staff & service

Typische Camp-Unterkunft

Da wir alleine im Camp (Nebensaison) waren, war natürlich Ruhe pur angesagt und wir bekamen ein Upgrade in die Bush-Baby-Lodge (Haus mit 3 Schlafzimmer); Bushbabys werden abends mit Bananen gefüttert; Die Köchin vor Ort ist immer gut gelaunt und freundlich!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Agréable lodge dans le bush

Voyageurs : 2 adultes et 1 enfant de 9 ans. Facile à trouver. Très bien placé pour Hluluwe Parc et Isimangaliso. Accueil des plus parfaits. Repas du soir et petit-déjeuner compris dans le prix : très complet Un seul bémol, l'eau chaude dans la douche va et vient...