Overview
The reserve is one of only two private reserves in the area that are home to the Big Five. It is a bird watcher's paradise, with over 400 species documented in the area.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Rating | Luxury
Highlights & What to Expect
- In the evenings, locals perform highly energized Zulu dances to entertain guests.
- Local Field guides conduct open 4x4 safaris searching for the Big Five during the first hours of sunlight and again during the late afternoon/early evening.
- Menus change daily and feature deliciously prepared African cuisine, including venison.
- The lodge has a fully-equipped health and beauty center where you can relax and unwind.
- Watch the sunset over the Zululand with a drink in hand when the afternoon game drive stops at a beautiful spot.
- In fine weather, dining is enjoyed in the boma under a sky dotted with brilliant stars.
Location & Setting
Mkuze Falls Lodge is in Zululand in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal in the eastern part of South Africa. The surrounding reserve offers incredible scenery and Big Five game viewing. The lodge is a drive of just over three hours from Richards Bay airport; private charters from Johannesburg can also be arranged.
Rooms
Mkuze Falls Lodge has eight thatched chalets, a safari suite, a central complex, and a tented lodge. The chalets at Mkuze Falls Lodge are equipped with all that you would expect of a Luxury lodge. Each chalet also has a private plunge pool and an outdoor shower. The elevated position of the chalets offers unsurpassed views of the surrounding environment.
Facilities
The lodge's facilities are all centrally located. These include a lovely dining room, a comfortable lounge area, and a shady terrace that leads to the swimming pool. There is also a cozy indoor pub to enjoy a sundowner or relax. The large lounge area gives access to a viewing deck, built sloping over the river to maximize your view of the Mkuze River and the landscape beyond.
Amenities
Bar
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi
Activities
Game Drives
Bird Watching
Night Drives