Hutwini offers an intimate bush experience along the Luvuvhu River. Spacious tents, with outdoor bucket showers and flush toilets, open to the sounds of the wild, while the camp’s “mess” tent provides a welcoming space for dining and reflection. Al fresco meals along the riverbank let you savour nature in every bite.
Nestled in the Makuleke Contract Park, a walker’s paradise with low road density, Hutwini invites hours of exploration on foot. Guided by seasoned rangers, you may encounter large mammals and uncover hidden traces of history, from ancient stone tools to Makuleke-era artefacts.
Set within a Ramsar wetland, surrounded by fever tree forests, giant baobabs, and palm-fringed floodplains, Hutwini is a place to walk softly, listen deeply, and RETURN to the rhythms of the wild.
Tucked into thickets of Croton, on the banks of the Luvuvhu River

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4 two-man tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor bucket showers.
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- All quotations/provisional bookings are valid for 14 days.
- A 20% deposit is required to secure the booking (unless otherwise stated).
- The balance is payable 60 days prior to arrival.
- No-shows will not be refunded.
- Check-in is strictly from 14:00 unless by prior arrangement.
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- If cancelled between confirmation and 61 days prior to arrival, the 20% commitment fee is forfeited.
- If cancelled 60 days or less prior to arrival, the full reservation value is forfeited.
- All cancelled bookings that qualify for a refund will be refunded less a 5% handling fee.
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