Mkuze Falls Lodge

Safari Lodge | Maputaland | South Africa You will find the beautiful Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal. The environment is a unique blend of bushveld, grassland, and wetland, which offers a habitat for a great diversity of animal and bird species.

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Mkuze Falls Lodge

Updated on the 28th of March 2024.

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.

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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.