Either cater for yourself in the lodges fully equipped kitchen or let us spoil you with lazy breakfasts and classic evening meals

Bushwillow is a 3-hour drive North from the bustling city of Durban on the east coast of South Africa.  A rejuvenating and unique experience in the sand forest of The Elephant Coast!

Bushwillow is ideally situated.

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.

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

Bushwillow is an exclusive destination, which comfortably accommodates up to 6 persons. This allows for a very private and peaceful experience with a special level of personal service. It is fully serviced. Either cater for yourselves in the fully equipped kitchen or let us prepare you some good hearty home cooked meals.

Pets are unfortunately not allowed at Bushwillow.

The central facility comprises an open plan fully equipped stylish kitchen. The spacious and tastefully decorated lounge and dining area with foldaway glass doors, opens out onto the large deck area where you can cool off in the pool or lie on the sun lounger’s soaking up the warm African sunlight. Watch game as they come to visit the lodge’s own small waterhole and listen and view the birds from the expansive lodge decking.

In the evening, relax and unwind. The deck area provides the perfect viewpoint for some of the most spectacular African sunsets.  Dine outdoors while listening to the sounds of the bushveld welcoming in the night time.  Situated on either side of the central facility are the beautifully appointed bedroom units which are just a short walk away across wooden walkways, which also provide a convenient platform from which to view bird life and small game that may venture past.

THE BEDROOMS

"Tambotie” has a king-sized extra length bed and with its floor to ceiling sliding windows and doors guests feel as if they are sleeping outside. Percale sheets, mohair blankets and quality towels ensure guest comfort. The suites own private deck area allows guests to sit outdoors and enjoy an early morning cup of tea or a quiet evening sundowner."

THE BATHROOMS

The en-suite bathroom is spacious with hand made twin basins set in a beautiful and original, solid wood vanity. The frameless shower and freestanding cast iron bath makes for a tasteful mixture of old and new.

"Marula” consists of twin bedded en-suite rooms separated by a lovely lounge area. These beds can also be converted to king-size, if required. The style of the rooms and the bathrooms otherwise offer the same experience as Tambotie. The larger deck area on this unit also provides an ideal place for privacy and game spotting. Especially suitable for small family groups.

Bedrooms keep their cool with air-con and overhead fans.

The larger deck area on this unit also provides an ideal place for privacy and game spotting.