Where to stay in Zululand

Sunset over Zululand. Photo: Gavin Fordham / flickr

The Zululand area extends from Richards Bay up the north coast, inland towards Pongola, Ulundi, and Vryheid and offers up boatloads of accommodation options. Choose from hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering or camping spots.

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in Zululand:

Ghost Mountain Inn, Mkuze

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Empangeni

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in Zululand:

Oliver’s Bed & Breakfast, Mtunzini

Umuzi Guest House, Richards Bay

Kwa-Ntulindawo Guesthouse, Vryheid

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in Zululand:

Ngoye Lodge & Nguni Cottage, Mtunzini

Bay Sun Lodge, Richards Bay

Piwah Tours & Accomodation, Mtubatuba

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in Zululand:

Bahati Caravan Park and Game farm, Hluhluwe

Ithala Game Reserve

Bushbaby Lodge and Camping, Hluhluwe

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