KwaZulu-Natal private game reserves and safari lodges

Game lodge / Guest house in Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges, South Africa game lodges

Overlooking the majestic Lebombo Mountains and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, White Elephant Safari Lodge, in the Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, captures the romance of a bygone era with deep verandahs, sweeping views and tranquillity. Luxury Safari Tents have a romantic ball and claw bath, outdoor canvas shower and private verandah.

Game lodge / Kiddie friendly accommodation in Pongola, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, South Africa game lodges

From its commanding position on Pakamisa Mountain, Pakamisa Private Game Reserve offers panoramic views over the malaria-free 2 500-hectare private bushveld estate. Colonial Spanish style buildings with a collection of African art. Spacious and luxury bedrooms have sitting areas and each has a private balcony with sweeping views.

Game lodge / Tented camp in Empangeni, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges, South Africa game lodges

Only two hours north from Durban in a malaria-free area, Thula Thula, the oldest private game reserve in KwaZulu Natal, offers Zulu history, style and good food. The Safari Lodge has 8 luxury air-conditioned chalets decorated in ethnic and Colonial style with private verandahs. The relaxed Tented Camp has 8 stylish tents each with a private viewing deck and en suite bathroom with Victorian bath, 6 with an outdoor shower.

Game lodge / Lakeside accommodation in St Lucia, Isimangaliso, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges

An intimate contemporary hideaway Makakatana is the only privately owned Lodge set on the banks of Lake St Lucia, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Africa’s largest natural marine estuary. The pristine Indian Ocean beaches, combined with the St Lucia Estuary stretching inland for 65 km, provide an undeniable attraction to lovers of wildlife.

Game lodge / Kiddie friendly accommodation in Mkuze, Hluhluwe, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges

Leopard Mountain Game Lodge, a Big 5, 4-star multiple award winning game lodge, situated within the 23 000 hectare Zululand Rhino Reserve. Thatched stone chalets provide stunning views over river and wilderness, peace and tranquility.

Game lodge in Nambiti Game Reserve game lodges, Battlefields game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges, South Africa game lodges

Set in tranquil and breathtaking surroundings on a cliff top with dramatic views over the Sundays River, Esiweni Lodge offers a unique Big Five experience in the malaria-free Nambiti Game Reserve. Five thatched luxury rooms decorated in classic elegant style have fully retracting patio doors which open onto secluded decks with sweeping views.

Game lodge / Riverside accommodation in Vryheid, Pongola, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges

AmaKhosi Safari Lodge “Place of the Kings” in Zulu, is ideally situated 4 hours from Durban in KwaZulu Natal and 5,5 hours from Johannesburg. On the banks of Zululand’s Mkuze River in the AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Amakhosi Safai Lodge is home to the Big Five including cheetah, 15 species of antelope, crocodile, hippo and over 400 bird species.

Game lodge / Eco lodge in Hluhluwe, Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges, South Africa game lodges

Ubizane, Zulu for ‘The place of calling’ is situated a mere 2 ½ hours drive from Durban and is on the access road to Hluhluwe Umfolozi National Park.

Game lodge / Guest house in Zululand and Elephant Coast game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges, South Africa game lodges

White Elephant Bush Camp in the Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, formerly umKhaya Bush Lodge, provides a tranquil retreat below a canopy of knobthorn trees. Bush Camp is available for exclusive use only and is self-catering with a fully stocked kitchen.

Game lodge / Guest house in Nambiti Game Reserve game lodges, Ladysmith, Battlefields game lodges, KwaZulu-Natal game lodges

Nambiti Plains is an exclusive sophisticated Lodge set in the scenic 20 000 hectare Nambiti Game Reserve, a Big Five malaria-free bush retreat offering excellent game viewing including hippo and cheetah. Spacious bedrooms decorated in a contemporary minimalist style have sweeping views from the bath, shower, bedroom and private wrap-around decks, 3 rooms include outdoor showers.