Unkhumbi Lodge is a beautiful, peaceful and secluded place, but as family friendly as can be at the same time. All of the rooms are detatched with their own private balcony so you can sit out overlooking the bush feeling completely alone, or join the fantastic staff and other guests at the Lapa for a nice cold beer, or a delicious cocktail.
I visited with a friend and my 9 year old son, who quickly made firm friends with the owners son and their dog, and spent many hours playing safely within the confines of the lodge with more freedom than you could possibly ever give them in the UK, which is what I think made the trip so wonderful for him.
If you feel adventurous, owner Anton has a garage crammed full of wonderful critters such as snakes, scorpions and spiders, as well as the resident celebrity; fluffy, the friendly boa constrictor.
The hotel is in a lovely central location with easy access to places such as St Lucia, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park and Zulu Croc, to name but a few, and whilst you are close to all manner of amenities and attractions, you still feel like you're really getting the full bush experience.
Any trip to the area, in my opinion, would not be complete without a stay at Umkhumbi Lodge!