Bushwillow Collection

Bushwillow Collection offers three totally different accommodation style options to suit your mood and we strive to provide a very personalised service.

Stay at our Lodge with warm wooden floors, reed ceilings and muted colours for a feeling of serenity and oneness with nature. Together with good, honest home cooking. Meet fellow travellers at the central lodge area with pool deck and share adventures.

Choose between self-catering, dinner bed and breakfast or all inclusive packages.

Choose one of our Boutique self-catering chalets with a private pool and quirky. We offer breakfast or try an evening meal at our lodge which is subject to availability.

Retreat to our self-catering Cottage with thatched roof set under tall and rare Lebombo Wattles for a cosy escape. Relax in the spa bath on the outside deck and listen to the sounds of the African night.

Bushwillow Collection is ideally situated, allowing for both a bush and beach experience. On your doorstep, find the world-renowned Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, known for its Big Five. Day trips to other important game parks in the area are also possible.

Enjoy excursions to Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal, Charters Creek and False Bay to discover coral reefs, sandy beaches and coastal dunes. There are also mangrove swamps, ancient sand forest and magnificent lakes; all a part of The Greater St Lucia (Isimangaliso), Wetland Park, the most important estuarine wetland system in Africa, which is a recently declared World Heritage Site.

For the more adventurous, enjoy canoeing, horse-riding, diving trips in the area. Or, for those who wish to pamper themselves, there is a nearby spa where you can enjoy a wonderful spa treatment.

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Reviews

"The quietness"

28 May 2023

"Must say you always see all this beautiful places to sleep over....and being skeptical cause we know this 2 well. Then you get there. Fotos obviously taken when it was just build or opened. Don't get me wrong inside was clean and staff on arrival friendly. But you think you pay these extreme amounts and expect what you see on the booking sites ....... Then just to get there and see that these places definitely needs some maintenance. Lower your prices if you can't uphold your standards.For that price and no emergency lights at night? (Solar) On your site is promise all nice things but when you get there? No breakfast can be served cause no driver etc. Make Tambotie then a Self serviced.The toilet in the chalet is a problem cause if you don't spend time figuring it out it keeps on wasting/running water. The bath water drains into the shower, and fulls up. The curtains falling from the rail. I'm sure for that price again you can ment or replace the bath? So that it doesn't look all fixed and patched up? The porches is all falling apart. I almost stepped through 1 Crack. Again not a bad stay. But keep maintenance up."
"What a amazing stay!"

05 November 2018

"Everything was just perfect, would definitely be back soon. De Wet took good care of us and made sure we are comfortable."
"Modern, quiet retreat in the bush"

28 April 2017

"My husband and I really enjoyed our two-night stay at Red Ivory. The animals walking past the chalet and the birds playing in the trees make for a really special stay. The trail walks are superb and the Spider walk with Ryan was fantastic. The staff are extremely professional, offering great service. We were made to feel so welcome.Food at the lodge was also great. Thank you to all at Bushwillow Collection for adding to our magical getaway."
"Bushwillow"

15 June 2015

"An all round excellent experience. Thanks to Liz and Julien and staff, especially excellent cooks Juba and Victoria, for making our stay so memorable. We felt really spoilt."
"Amazing Stay"

03 July 2014

"My partner & i just had the most perfect 3 day stay at Bushwillow. It was a special occasion & Jana & the staff just went out of their way to make it the most memorable wonderful stay. Jabu & her ladies made dining just amazing, her food is absolutely delicious. We found we did not want for anything & we spoilt rotten. thanks again to you all for making this all id hoped for & more.take care."
"One of our best experiences!!"

18 June 2013

"Accommodation was great, welcomed by giraffe right at our door step what a wonderful experience. The food was top notch and the lovely walking trails amongst the wild life really enjoyed it. Will be back."
"Exclusive bush retreat"

27 November 2012

"The Bushwillows team were awesome. We felt as though the lodge was our home for the weekend. The service was excellent without being overbearing and we absolutely loved the food - good wholesome cooking. We stayed in the Tamboetie Room which was very spacious and comfortable. I highly recommend Bushwillows if you are looking for a getaway to the Hluhluwe area."
"Super lodge"

26 July 2012

"Meer dan uitstekende lodge! Geweldig ingericht, ruim en stijlvol in een klein privaatpark. Wild komt vanzelf voorbij (giraf, blue wilde beest, etc). Zelfs als je, zoals wij kozen om zelf te bbq en (self catering) wordt het houdelijk ongemak door Victoria en collega uit handen genomen. Ongeveer 45 minuten naar Hluhluwe."
"Lovely week at Bushwillow"

02 January 2012

"We had a fantastic time at Bushwillow, where we stayed on a self-catering basis for a week. Loved the hikes, birdwatching, giraffes and warthog families. Jabu and Victoria kept the place in tip-top condition, and Julian was great with organizing day trips, answering all kinds of nature questions and making sure that everything was to our satisfaction. The bedrooms and living area were furnished and decorated with style, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could want. We would love to return for future visits."
"Wonderful accomodation"

03 September 2008

"Great place . The lodge with a main lounge and rooms separate by decks give excellent way of life. We were 6 adults and we booked the unit. Everyone thought it was paradise. Congratulations to Julian who draw the house and furnished it with excellent taste in smallest details. "The "choice in this area . Good value for money. DAUPHIN Family (FRANCE)"
"BUSHWILLOW"

16 August 2007

"This is a really unique establishment, with a delightful personal feel but the comfort and thoughtful finishes of a top class lodge. Definitely worth a return visit. Excellent value for money."
"Great days in Bushwillow"

30 December 2006

"It was a fantastic experience and time to stay in this fabulous location. The food was great, the environment wonderful and all people were more than friendly.Many thanks and greetings to Julian and his team. We are looking forward to a 2nd visit, probably in 2008.....Best wishes from Tanja and Stefan"
"Wonderful!"

19 August 2006

"A relaxing short break in this lovely lodge, with super staff and wonderful dinners cooked to order."