Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Mpila Camp
Mpila sits in the heart of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve and birthplace of white rhino conservation. The camp offers safari tents, cottages, and camping sites beneath fever trees with views over the Black iMfolozi River valley. Facilities include a restaurant, shop, fuel station, and swimming pool. Game drives from camp regularly spot the Big Five, with exceptional rhino sightings almost guaranteed. Night drives reveal leopard, hyena, and other nocturnal species.
The camp gets busy during South African school holidays and dry season game viewing peaks (May-September). Book accommodations well ahead. Roads within the park require high-clearance vehicles during wet season, though 2WD access is possible in dry conditions. Malaria risk exists year-round — take precautions.
Rhino conservation headquarters with Big Five viewing
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | R237, Mtubatuba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal 3935, South Africa Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Miles from pavement | 45 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 80 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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