Nibela Lake Lodge

See below directions for Ferry Transfer OR directions for Driving The FERRY TRANSFER from False bay is recommended, the ferry trip is 35min long. The ferry transfer from False Bay must be booked in advance. Please contact the resort for more information. We highly recommend using the ferry to avoid 20km of sand road. This road is through the Kwa Nibela community and the condition of the road varies. Note the Ferry transfer is dependant on weather conditions Directions for Ferry transfer 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 Please note that the Engen garage is the last petrol station, so we advise you to fill up your car. Travel through Hluhluwe, at the fourth traffic circle turn left, then travel 1.5km and turn right on the R22 Sodwana Road, crossing over the railway. From the railway tracks travel straight for 7km. There will be a brown road sign saying False Bay Resorts turn right here onto the P414. After 3.7km turn left onto the D540- following the signs for False Bay Resorts. Turn Right into False Bay and report to gate. Through the gate follow the signs to the main office for False Bay. Day Visitors to park at the Main office Overnight guests to meet representative of the lodge to unpack onto the ferry and be directed to parking. Please ensure you close your windows and lock your doors. Remove everything from the vehicle that you may need for your holiday. The ferry trip is 20 min long, the boat has cooldrinks and water available please note that any drinks consumed will be charged to your account on arrival. Please phone +27 (0)71 100 8886 should you get lost along the way. Please phone if you do not think you will make the scheduled pick-up time. The ferry may not be able to wait and a private transfer will need to be arranged at an additional cost. Please have cash available for False Bay Entry Fee s. Rates are available on below link https //isimangaliso.com/useful-information/parkentry-fees It is not advisable to use a GPS because they want to direct you in a straight line from Hluhluwe over the lake and most guests gets lost using the co-ordinates Directions for driving to the lodge (It is recommended that a vehicle with a high ground clearance is used as last 20km is untarred) From Johannesburg Follow the route through Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief and then through Pongola, taking the N2 southbound to Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe offramp From Durban Follow the N2 northbound to Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe offramp From Durban Follow the N2 northbound to Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe offramp From Hluhluwe Please note that the Engen garage is the last petrol station, so we advise you to fill up your car Travel through Hluhluwe, at the fourth traffic circle turn left, then travel 1.5km and turn right on the R22 Sodwana Road, crossing over the railway. From the railway tracks travel straight for 25.4km. There will be a brown road sign saying Nibela Lake Lodge, turn in 500m. Follow the green Nibela and Sobhengu signs. Turn right on to the dirt road at the L554 road sign. Travel straight for 4.2km, where you will reach a crossing, turn right at the L542 at the crossing. Travel straight for 4.6km to a Tjunction. Turn right at the T-junction at the sign L541, travel straight for 13km. Please note that you are now travelling through a tribal area, please be aware of livestock on the road and schools in the area. Animals are unpredictable. Please slow down when passing people and animals on the road. It is advisable to only travel at 60km/h. At the gate, make use of the intercom or call the lodge on 035 562 9005 or 071 100 8886. Gates will be locked from 22 00 to 05 00 daily. Once inside the property, please follow the signs to reception for check-in at Nibela and receive your keys and instructions to your unit. Please phone +27 (0)71 100 8886 should you get lost along the way or for arrivals after 21h30.