Eight chalets, terraced into the hill
14692 sits exactly where its name suggests — terraced down a north-facing hillside on the edge of the reserve. Eight private chalets each have their own deck, an outdoor shower, and an uninterrupted view of the plains stretching to the Zuurberg mountains.
The lodge is small by design. The pool deck overlooks the bush, the dining is communal but unforced, and the rangers know your name by the second drive. Two daily Big 5 game drives are included.
Inside HillsNek Safari Camp
Rooms & suites
Standard Chalet
Sleeps 2 · Deck · Outdoor shower
Premier Chalet
Sleeps 2 · Best view · Larger deck
Family Chalet
Sleeps 4 · Two bedrooms · Kids 6+
Experiences at HillsNek Safari Camp
Two daily Big 5 game drives are included. Smaller group sizes mean guides have more flexibility to track sightings and slow down where it matters.
- Twice-daily Big 5 game drives
- Guided bush walks (12+)
- Sundowner stops
- Pool deck with valley view
- Stargazing on private decks
- Bushman's River walk
- Cultural visits on request
- Rhino tracking experience
- Photographic guide on request
Facilities
- Outdoor pool with view
- Restaurant & bar
- Communal lounge
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor showers (Premier)
- Free parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry (extra)
Best time to visit
Hillside is at its best on cool, clear winter mornings (May–September) when the light is sharp and the bush is thinned out. Summer brings heat haze on the plains and warmer evenings on the deck.
May – September
- Best Big 5 game viewing
- Crisp, clear morning light
- Quieter — fewer guests overall
- Pack layers for early drives
October – March
- Lush green landscapes
- Newborn animals everywhere
- Long warm evenings on the deck
- Busier over school holidays
Reviews
“Smaller and quieter than the other lodges. We saw the Big 5 in two drives and ate breakfast watching impala. Could not ask for more.”R. Pillay · TripAdvisor
“The view from our deck was unbelievable. We sat there with our coffee every morning and just watched.”The Wilsons · Google
“Felt like our own private lodge. The team is small but every person made an effort to remember us.”M. Erasmus · Feedback Co