Explore and learn about iSimangaliso Wetland Park. South Africa’s first World Heritage Site
About The Venue
The venue is on the doorstep of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and St Lucia town. It is located close to St Lucia in one of the last remaining coastal forests in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
It is situated in the perfect place for outdoor camps. Access to many natural areas (coastal lowland forest, dune scrub forest, fresh and estuarine wetlands, grasslands, rocky and sandy shores and rich, fossil outcrops) and offers a great learning experiences for learners. Providing an opportunity for children to experience nature first hand. The camp is incorporated to the existing school curriculum.
We specialize in
- Natural Science Camps
- Leadership Identification camps/ programmes
- Teambuilding camps
- Bonding camps
- Tourism camps
- Teachers “Chill Out” Camps
- Youth camps
- Or whatever camp requirements your group might have.
The only thing more important than having fun at Futululu Forest is the safety of our visitors. We guarantee that your child will be in the best of hands.
The venue is enclosed by an electric fence and venue managers resides on the property. We also operate a cash-free system at Futululu Forest. We do not allow any holiday makers, parents(unless prior arrangements have been made) or visitors on the property during this time.
We also require full medical disclosure for all our young guests. There is always a doctor on call in Mtubatuba who is only 25 minutes away or Richards Bay private hospital is 45 minutes away.
We also take great pride in our strict safety standards that are upheld by all our experienced facilitators and staff members and who are trained to brief participants before the activity and to ensure appropriate footwear and clothing is always worn. Teachers and participants should always listen to our facilitators.
About our Facilities
Youth – Dorms
3 x dorms that sleep 22 each in bunk beds and 6 x dorm rooms that sleep 4 in each room. We provide a bottom sheet; guests are to bring pillows, duvets, towels etc.
Guests make use of the communal bathrooms that have showers and toilets in both the male and the female ablutions.
Adults - Chalets
2 x large chalets with 2 bedrooms and 2 x single beds each room and 2 bathrooms.
2 x large chalets with 1 bedroom and 2 single beds each and 1 bathroom.
These are units with kitchens; each room has an en suite bathroom and air con. Linen and towels is provided.
Adult accommodation is limited to 12 people. (Bus drivers must be included if staying over)
1 x dining hall seats 150 guests.
All meals are catered for.
We cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Halaal
Or whatever requirements you might have.
Important Information
Booking Procedures & Terms of Conditions:
Reservations are gladly accepted via telephone, WhatsApp or email but we prefer the email option to provide proof of the booking. All bookings require a R2000.00 deposit to be paid, 7 days after receipt of invoice, to secure the booking. Final confirmation of booking is only made on receipt of the above mentioned deposit.
Should a deposit not be received as requested, Futululu Forest reserves the right to automatically cancel the booking without any verbal or written notice. Guests making such deposits must make sure they have the correct banking details before they make any deposit into any account (even if you have made use of Futululu Forest in the past)
Cancellations & Refunds
Should you for any reason wish to cancel your booking you must advise us in writing of your cancellation in order to be eligible for a possible refund of the deposit made.
Please note – NO verbal cancellations will be accepted. All cancellations are to be faxed/emailed directly to the Resort.
How to make your confirmed reservation with us
1. Receive invoice.
2. Make the confirmation of reservation deposit by date on your invoice received by us.
3. Final payment to be made three (3) days before arrival.