Mpila Camp

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Description

Centrally situated in the Imfolozi section, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness area.
Twelve single-room thatched rest huts accommodate four people each. This section of the camp is self catering and guests prepare their own food in a central kitchen.
Communal ablution blocks are situated close by. Mpila also has two self-contained 3-bedroomed cottages, each accommodating six people, with a cook on hand to prepare food supplied by guests.
For smaller groups, there are also 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. These units are self-catering and are serviced daily.
Petrol is available, and curios, cool drinks and camera film can be purchased from the Mpila Camp Shop, but no provisions or restaurant facilities are provided.

Accommodation

Cottages - 7 bed

3 Bedrooms
Lounge/dining area
Fully appointed kitchens
Private bathroom

Chalets - 5 bed

2 Bedrooms
Lounge/dining area
Fully appointed kitchens
Private bathroom

Safari Camp - 4 bed

Bathroom en-suite
Veranda with electrified fencing
A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk
Barbeque facilities are available
These units are self-catering and are serviced daily

Safari Camp - 2 bed

Bathroom en-suite
An optional third bed is available on request
Veranda with electrified fencing
A fully equipped kitchen and dining area is connected to each tent by a wooden boardwalk
Barbeque facilities are available
These units are self-catering and are serviced daily

Rest Huts - 4 bed

Single room
Central communal kitchen
Communal ablution blocks situated close by

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Self-catering accommodation in the oldest Big Five Game reserve of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Attractions

iMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE - ACTIVITIES

With it’s huge diversity of wildlife, landscapes and scenery, it’s accommodation that ranges from the luxurious Hilltop camp through bush lodges like Gqoyeni to the african experience of the tented camp at Mpila, the reserve offers many options to its visitors.

Open vehicle night and day drives provide unique opportunities for viewing game.

AUTO TRAILS:
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.
SELF-GUIDED TRAILS:
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.
DAY WALKS:
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.
PICNIC SITES:
Several sites with ablution and barbecue facilities are situated throughout the park.
GAME DRIVES:
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.
WILDERNESS TRAILS:
Available from the mid-March to mid-December , Wilderness Trails in Imfolozi offer an unforgettable bush experience. The trail is a three-day hike into the heart of the 30 000 ha Wilderness area. The first and last nights are spent at Mndindini Trails Camp overlooking the White Imfolozi River, while the second and third nights are spent in a tented camp in the heart of the Wilderness area. Trailists are accompanied by an experienced game ranger through this utterly unspoilt terrain. All food is included in the tariff.
WEEKEND WILDERNESS TRAILS:
Weekend wilderness trails begin at 13h30 on Friday afternoons and end on Sunday afternoons , with two nights spent at tented camp in the bush. Designed for those unable to find time for the full wilderness trail, these value-for -money trails cost half the price of the traditional trail, and are also run from mid-March to mid-December.
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.

Facilities

Gate Opening and Closing Times:
Summer (November to February ) 05h00 to 19h00
Winter (March to October) 06h00 to 18h00

Office Hours:
The office is open from 08h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30

Distance and Time from Gate to Camp: 15 kms

Facilities:

Tented safari camp, wilderness trails, day and night game drives.

Shop: Curios and a limited range of supplies.

Special Precautions:
Imfolozi is in a malaria area and special precautions are necessary.