Experience Romantic Africa in the Exclusive Mkuze Falls Lodge, Perhaps in One of the Eight

Experience romantic Africa in the exclusive Mkuze Falls Lodge, perhaps in one of the eight Thatched Chalets, or Safari Suite. 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 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 conduct bird, bush and game walks on request.

Our unique Safari Pontoon offers a relaxing adventure like no other and a different game viewing pleasure! There is also morning fishing at a private dam. Mkuze Falls is situated only an hour and a half drive from two great bass fishing destinations, including Bivane Dam (Vryheid) and Goedertrouw Dam (Eshowe)

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 your sightings of the day in the bar! Taste South African food with a sophisticated flair under 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.

The Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge is situated on the northern bank of the Mkuze River in the Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve just south of Pongola. This lodge features five Hemmingway-Style East-African Safari tents. The elegance of the tented design is reminiscent of a bygone era, with the freestanding Victorian bath in the en suite bathroom bringing it all together. The completely private tents are 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 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 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.