KwaZulu Natal Reserves & Lodges

MKUZE GAME RESERVE
The reserve is situated along the northern bank of the Mkuze River close to the Swaziland border. Overlooking the Mkuze Falls, the Lodge features 9 beautifully appointed thatched air-conditioned chalets each with a private viewing deck, secluded plunge pool and outdoor shower. Delicious meals are served on the lounge viewing deck, indoor dining area or in the traditional open air boma while being entertained by the rhythm of Zulu dancing. For a special occasion there is also a Safari Suite which is ideal for honeymooners. The Tented Lodge offers an adventurous experience and has 5 East African style en suite tents, each overlooking a game waterhole from the private viewing deck. Excellent game viewing including the 'Big 5' together with superb birding.

HILLTOP LODGE
This is the flagship of KwaZulu Natal Conservation and is located on the summit of a forested hill in Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park with sweeping views over much of the park. Within the main lodge is the restaurant, bar and lounge filled with memorabilia of the history of Hluhluwe. There is also a convenience store, gift shop and swimming pool. Accommodation is in simply furnished and well appointed chalets which are within close proximity of the main reception area. One game viewing drive per day is included. There are self guided trails through the park and guided walks organised by the ranger (charge applicable). Hlaza Hide has recently been developed and incorporates a waterhole with lighting for night time viewing.

HLUHLUWE RIVER LODGE
The lodge is situated on the western shores of Lake St. Lucia overlooking the Hluhluwe flood plain and False Bay Game Reserve. It offers a variety of professionally guided excursions by boat, on foot and vehicle of the surrounding attractions. Game viewing drives are also available by open safari vehicle in Hluhluwe Game Reserve which is about 30 minutes away. Dotted throughout the indigenous gardens are 12 well appointed air-conditioned chalets, each with its own viewing deck and connected to the central lodge by well lit pathways. The lodge houses the library, bar, lounge and dining room. In the garden is a swimming pool and an outdoor boma for evening dining under the stars.  Rate includes one game drive.

AMAKHOSI LODGE
Nestling on the banks of the Mkuze River in northern KwaZulu Natal, the lodge was conceived as a place of privacy and each secluded air-conditioned chalet has a bedroom, lounge, bathroom and private viewing deck overlooking the river. The main building has a spacious lounge, library, bar and dining area and there is a covered terrace by the swimming pool. Game viewing drives are undertaken twice daily and the diversity of savannah, mountains and wetlands makes an ideal home to the ‘Big 5’ together with herds of antelope, giraffe, hippo and crocodile. With the diversity of flora and fauna, it is a bird watchers paradise with over 400 species having been recorded. Bushwalks accompanied by a ranger are also possible.

THANDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
"Thanda’ is ‘love’ in Zulu and you are sure to fall in love with this stunning lodge and game reserve. The Main Lodge has 9 bush villas each with a private splash pool, viewing deck, lounge, fireplace and bathroom. In the main house is a library, dining room, wine cellar, bar and viewing decks overlooking water features. Activities include game viewing, bush walks guided by an experienced game ranger, birding with over 460 species having been recorded and diving at Sodwana Bay. In addition, there is a Wellness Centre offering a host of treatments and a Zulu village giving a unique insight into all aspects of the Zulu culture. There is also a Tented Camp with 4 spacious tents each with a viewing deck and bathroom with shower.

PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Set between the Ubombo Mountains and the Indian Ocean, it offers a choice of 4 diverse camps, each with unique features; Forest Lodge is hidden deep in the Sand Forest, Vlei Lodge is built high on stilts overlooking a natural vlei, Mountain Lodge has panoramic views of the coastal plain and Rock Lodge has glass and stone chalets built into the rock face. There are also two lodges available for house parties. A daily overnight walking safari is operated – ask us for further details. By using the ‘intercamp’ air transfers operated by CC Africa it is possible to combine Phinda with Ngala

ROCKTAIL BAY
Set on the coast between Sodwana Bay and Kosi Bay, the lodge is in the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve which is a World Heritage Site. Within the lodge is the lounge, pub and dining area and raised on stilts into the forest canopy are 10 wood and thatch ‘treehouse’ chalets – each with en suite facilities and an outdoor shower. There is a swimming pool and sun deck for those who want to relax around the lodge. Activities include snorkelling, surfing, sea fly-fishing, nature walks and drives. In the summer, nocturnal drives and walks along the beach in search of egg-laying turtles is a highlight. Offshore scuba diving is also available at an extra charge.