Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve

Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve

Host to two exclusive lodges offering personal attention!

The Mkuze Falls Lodge is located along the northern bank of the Mkuze River, in the heart of Kwa Zulu Natal. Overlooking the Mkuze Waterfall, the lodge features eight luxuriously appointed Thatched Chalets and one Safari Suite, accommodating eighteen guests in utmost comfort and style.

All these rooms have a breathtaking view of the river, bush and mountains. Private plunge-pools and an outside shower provide a wild but intimate touch alongside the gratifying luxury of the air-conditioned bedroom.A wealth of birdlife, numerous plains game and of course the Big Five, elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, buffalo including cheetah, hippo and crocodile provide nature lovers with a true untamed view of nature. There is an impressive variety of wildlife, including more than 340 species of birds. Guests are invited to join the open-vehicle safaris with experienced field guides and rangers who also conductbird, bush and game walks on request.

The peace, scenery and style of the lodge allows for a calm atmosphere amidst the elegant decor. Relax in the spacious lounge, view animals from the wooden deck, sip cocktails in the swimming pool or recount yoursightings of the dayin the bar! Taste South African food with a sophisticated flairunder a star strewn sky or in the boma to the sounds of tribal dance and song. The waterfall, unique ecosystems and virgin wilderness compliment the personal service and comfort enjoyed in this remote but easily accessible hide-away in Northern Zululand.

Both suite and chalet have a viewing deck * mini bar * telephone * safe * overhead fan * air-conditioning * mosquito net * en-suite bathroom.

The Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge is for an adventurous experience in five “Hemingway” style East African Tents, each overlooking the Mkuze River. The elegance of the tented design is reminiscent of a bygone era, enticed by the freestanding Victorian bath in the en suite bathroom. Each tent is completely private and well spaced apart, tucked into the bush providing an eco-friendly retreat. Each tent is air-conditioned and has a private game viewing deck with spectacular views of the lowveld bushveld and shimmering waters of the river where numerous antelope and other wildlife frequent.

The atmosphere experienced in this Safari Lodge is an awesome sense of Africa, its nature, and beauty. It is where its history of the wild comes to life and captures the free-spirited peace. Enjoy starlit evenings in the boma, or on the bar deck or make use of the cozy dining room! The tented lodge provides a true African adventure with utmost comfort and style. Pre-dinner drinks around the fire on the bar deck provide both a perfect ending to exhilarating game viewing and a subtle start to the nocturnal sounds and rhythms the African night.

Tents have a * viewing deck * mini bar * safe * overhead fan * air-conditioning * mosquito net

Enjoy two game drives daily and walks on request in this Private Big Five Reserve.The unique ecosystems of riverine, wetland, lowveld bushveld and montane grassland provide the diversity and large quantity of bird and animal species.The reserve is home to the big five, cheetah, hippo and an impressive variety of other wildlife, including more than 340 species of birds.Our unique Safari Pontoon offers a relaxing adventure like no other and a different game viewing pleasure!

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