Commercial Property · Tourism · Mixed-Use Development
Hluhluwe Mixed-Use Development
A flagship commercial precinct on the N2 next to the TotalEnergies Bonjour Petroport.
The Hluhluwe Mixed-Use Development is a flagship commercial precinct strategically located along the N2 National Route adjacent to the TotalEnergies Bonjour Petroport in Hluhluwe. The development is positioned to capture the significant tourism and freight traffic travelling between Durban, Richards Bay, Hluhluwe, Eswatini and Mozambique.
The project will establish a gateway commercial node for Hluhluwe while supporting tourism associated with Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Route 22 Tourism Corridor.
Project Status
Town Planning approvals obtained — investment ready
Current Status
Town Planning approvals have been obtained and the project is investment ready.
Investors On Board
Apex Investment Holdings and Re Ark
Land Tenure
99-year lease secured by the local municipality
Source: Big 5 Hlabisa Municipality presentation to the ESID Cluster, 27 August 2026.
Land Parcels
Twelve parcels under a 99-year lease
Three separate demand streams meet on this site: tourism traffic moving between the parks and the coast, corridor freight where the R22 leaves the N2, and local household spend that currently leaves Hluhluwe for larger towns.
Proposed Development
Strategic Outcomes
- Create a gateway commercial precinct.
- Support tourism investment.
- Increase commercial activity along the N2.
- Stimulate private investment.
- Create employment opportunities.
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