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Sobhengu - A (104)

South Africa, Kwazulu Natal Resort ID: B4252A

Silver Crown

Beach Holiday

Romantic

Safaris

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Fri 08 May 2026 - Sat 08 Aug 2026

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Sobhengu Lodge offers guests the opportunity to indulge in solitude at its thatched, self-catering chalets. Built above a sand forest, the chalets are hidden among trees and connected by raised wooden walkways. The resort is perched on the peninsula of Lake St Lucia with exhilarating views of the lake.

About the resort: South Africa is famed for five World Heritage Sites, but the most impressive of all is the Greater St Lucia Wetland. Millions of years of gentle abrasion by wind and water has painstakingly moulded a unique landscape, which harbours the most sensitive and diverse flora and fauna within its myriad of ecosystems. The opportunity to luxuriate in a mosaic of land forms ranging from savannah through to wetland and ocean is truly rare. What better way to appreciate the beauty of nature than at Sobhengu Lodge. Perched on the Peninsula of Lake St Lucia, the lodge offers guests a chance to indulge in solitude at its unique, self-catering chalets. Built above a sand forest, the chalets are hidden among trees and connected by raised wooded walkways. This is complemented by the exhilarating views of Lake St Lucia (guests should check on the level of the lake). From Sobhengu’s private boma, guests are afforded the opportunity to take a glimpse of the birds and wildlife. For the more adventurous, hiking and quad biking trails abound, providing guests with the opportunity to closely inspect the remains of fossilized flora and fauna dating back six million years. Unit information Individual self-catering lodges have been built above a sand forest rich in birdlife, hidden amongst the tress and connected by raised wooden walkways, which will make every trip to your luxury lodge an adventure. Each lodge has a private boma/braai where you can dine under the African skies. Untis 101,102,103,104,109,110,111,112 have DSTV Hotel package. General Information: Please note the reception is at Nibela Lodge and he hours are 07:00 to 21:30 There is tuck shop that only sells the basics. Please ensure that you bring enough supplies for the duration of your stay. Please do not remove fossils found on the property. Please confine cigarette smoking and the lighting of fires to designated areas. There is a swimming pool at the resort and remember that swimming in the lake is prohibited. Guests from Sobhengu Lodge are welcome to eat at the restaurant at Nibela Lake Lodge. Should you wish to eat at the restaurant please ensure that reservations are made well in advance at the Nibela reception. Peninsula has been declared a malaria free zone. However, visitors are advised to consult their doctor with regards to taking anti-malarial medication, especially during late summer and early autumn seasons.The closest hospital is in Richards Bay.

Property Info

Check-in	3:00 PM
Check-out	10:00 AM
Check-in Days	at 3:00 PM
Check-out Days	at 10:00 AM

Amenities At the Resort

Babysitting ( By arrangement )

Beach ( 65km Sodwana Bay )

Game Farm ( Hluhluwe Umfolozi 85 )

Key, Breakage ( R400 )

Medical Fac. ( Hluhluwe 62km )

Nearest Supermarket ( Hluhluwe 62km )

Nearest Town ( Hluhluwe 62km )

Parking

Restaurants ( Bookings essentail )

Swimming pool ( 2 )

In the Units

Aircon. /fan

Braai facility (Barbeque) ( Boma Braai )

Catering ( Fully Self-catering )

Cleaning Services ( Daily )

Linen

Microwave

Parking

Satelite TV

Shower

Television

Towels ( Bath & Swimming )

Tumble Dryer ( Laundry service )

Washing machine ( Laundry service )

In the Area

Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve

Lake St Lucia

Zulu Croc World

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Occupancy	Season	Full Week Points	Mid Week Points	Weekend Points
4 Priv/8 Max	White	6600	1650	4950
4 Priv/8 Max	Red	8250	2050	6200
4 Priv/8 Max	Peak1	9460	2365	7095
4 Priv/8 Max	Peak2	11880	2970	8910
4 Priv/8 Max	Peak3	13040	3260	9780
4 Priv/8 Max	Peak4	16560	4140	12420

Resort Contact Details

Nibela Peninsula
Hluhluwe
Lake St Lucia

Phone number: +27 35 562 9005

GPS: 27° 59' 0,00'' S 32° 25' 44,88'' E

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Unit-Type	Sleeps	Private
4br/8 max	8	8

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Important Information

* Your exchange is strictly not transferrable for commercial gain and should you use your exchange for such purposes, your RCI membership will immediately be cancelled without any booking and membership fee refund.
* Resorts are required to check proof of Identity upon check in.
* Please note that arrival times should be before sundown. The sand road to the lodge is very dark at night with no lights, therefore please ensure not to check in after 17h00. Transport to certain units and unpacking becomes a problem after sundown.
* Please advise the lodge of all arrival times.
* The resort is situated in a nature reserve and at times game stray from the reserve boundaries.
* Some units are not suitable for older people due to the walking distance.
* Guests need to bring their own drinking water. Mineral water can be bought in the bar.
* Members are allowed to bring their own boats. Please note that you can not launch any boats at Sobhengu or Nibela Lodge and it needs to be launched at False Bay. Please contact The Lodge for all information before arrival.
* Precautionary measures should be taken for malaria when visiting this area.
* Guests should check the level of the lake with the resort.
* Office hours are 07h00 to 21h30, please call +27 35 562 9005.
* For after-hours emergency assistance, please call +27 71 100 8886.
* Please provide own swimming towels.

** Please Note: When travelling from Johannesburg, (N2) that the stretch of road between Piet Retief and Pongola is currently undergoing roadworks, and that the road is in a very poor condition with plenty potholes and (stop and go). Travelling time extended with 2 hours and delays can be expected.**
** Please Note: Due to the condition of the dirt road, a 4 x 4 is highly recommended.**
** Please note: It is advisable to take your own drinking water.**
** Please note: No pets are permitted at any of the RCI Affiliated Resorts **
** Please note: Please adhere to the Smoking Regulations of the resort.**

Area Info

Getting there

FROM JOHANNESBURG:
Follow the route through Bethal, Ermelo and Piet Retief then through Pongola taking the N2 South bound to Hluhluwe.

FROM DURBAN:
Follow the N2 North bound to Hluhluwe.

FROM HLUHLUWE: (This includes approx. 25km of Dirt Road)
(note: The Engen Garage is the last petrol station, it is suggested that you fill-up.)
(note: From Engen to the railway crossing it is 2.3km.)

Travel through Hluhluwe town, at the fourth (4) traffic circle turn left, then travel a bit and turn right crossing over the railway tracks, you are now on the R22 Sodwana Road. (note: On the R22 Sodwana road, you will travel for 25.4km before you have to turn.)

Be on the lookout for a Nibela and Sobhengu sign on your right, as well as a small brown road sign L554 on your left. Turn right onto the dirt road at those signs, you are now on the L554. (note: From the L554 to where the road splits it is 4km.)
Please note that you are now travelling through a tribal area, lots of livestock on the road and lots of schools. Please slow down when passing people on the road. It is advisable to only travel 60km per hour.
Travel on the L554 dirt road till it splits into three. Turn at the most right road passing through the Nibela tuck shop and local bottle store where there is a Nibela and Sobhengu sign indicating 17km, as well as a small brown road sign L542, once you turned you are on the L542 road. (note: From the split to the T - junction it is 4km.)
Travel on the L542 to the T - junction and turn right at the Green Nibela and Sobhengu sign, you are now on the D675. Travel on the D675 for 13km, the road ends at the Nibela and Sobhengu gate.
At the gate please dial 9 for reception or dial +27 71 100 8886 before 07h00 or after 21h30. Inside the property please follow the Reception signs to Reception for check in at Nibela and Sobhengu and to receive your keys and instructions to your unit.
Please phone 035 562 9005 should you get lost along the way.
It is not advisable to use a GPS because it wants to direct you in a straight line from Hluhluwe over the lake and most guests get lost using the co-ordinates.

GPS: 27° 59' 0,00'' S 32° 25' 44,88'' E

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