Just a four-hour drive from Durban, Mkhuze Game Reserve in South Africa’s northern KwaZulu-Natal province is well worth visiting for its superb birding, Big Five sightings and excellent hides. Find out everything you need to know about the wildlife you can expect to see, the accommodation and things to do in the reserve.
By Roxanne Reid
Just a four-hour drive from Durban, Mkhuze Game Reserve in South Africa’s northern KwaZulu-Natal province is well worth visiting for its superb birding, Big Five sightings and excellent hides. Find out everything you need to know about the wildlife you can expect to see, the accommodation and things to do in the reserve.
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By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a nature lover and seeker of birds, you simply must visit Ndumo Game Reserve in Maputaland on the border between South Africa and Mozambique. Find out everything you need to know about things to do in Ndumo, its roads, landscapes, animals, trees and conservation challenges, as well as its accommodation and campsite. By Roxanne Reid
Deep in Zululand but just a three-hour drive from Durban along the N2, we found a top-notch Big 5 safari experience that surpassed our expectations. If you’re not one of the lucky ones to have experienced this for yourself, let me share why you’ll love Bayala Lodge in Zuka Private Game Reserve in KZN. By Roxanne Reid
Chances are you haven’t heard of this South African game reserve because it’s fairly new. But it’s putting in the work to get the two Cs – conservation and community – right. Its landscapes and lodges are pretty eye-catching too. Find out why to visit Babanango Game Reserve in KZN. By Roxanne Reid
Looking to get away from the Big City and recharge your batteries in a natural environment surrounded by wildlife? Deep in Zululand, far from the hurly-burly, you’ll find Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge at KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. It’s the perfect retreat to reconnect with nature and revitalise your mind. By Roxanne Reid
Are you looking for Hluhluwe accommodation? Discover lots of things to do at Emdoneni Lodge. It’s ideally placed to visit the Zululand Cat Conservation Project, see wildlife at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 25km away or visit some of the 10 jewels of iSimangaliso Wetland Park like Lake St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal or uMkhuze Game Reserve. By Roxanne Reid
Manyoni Game Reserve lies in the heart of Zululand, just a three-hour drive from Durban and six from Johannesburg. It’s one of the largest privately owned reserves in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. If you haven’t visited, you’re missing something special – a diverse landscape where you can find the Big 5, wild dogs and perhaps even a pangolin. By Roxanne Reid
In the warm heart of Zululand, just off the N2 highway between Hluhluwe and Mkuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal, you’ll find the 14 000ha private game reserve that is Thanda Safari. Put yourself in the hands of a skilled tracker and guide here at one of the top Big 5 game reserves in KZN and enjoy a five-star experience. By Roxanne Reid
Don’t you love it when places turn out to be better than expected? That’s true of Ghost Mountain Inn at Mkuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Discover how peaceful and relaxing this Zululand country inn is and how much there is to do in the surrounding area. By Roxanne Reid
Love adventures? Or do you just want to escape somewhere for a couple of days to chill out? At Ndumu River Lodge on the north-west Elephant Coast, KZN, you can knock yourself out with day trips to two game reserves, as well as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park or Jozini lake, or just relax and enjoy the serene gardens, birds and pool. |
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