Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve

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In and Around Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve

City
	Maputo	215.3km

Towns
	Pongola	34.7km
	Louwsburg	42.6km
	Mkuze	43.2km
	Ubombo	49.5km
	Jozini	53.9km

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	Amakhosi Safari Lodge	2.1km
	Pakamisa Lodge	25.1km
	Pakamisa Private Game Reserve	32.4km

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From R2,670 p/person

From R1,780 p/person sharing

Maximum guests: 34

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20% discount. Hooray! Terms & Conditions

Mkuze Falls Game Lodge on the waterfalls of the Mkuze River is currently offering the 3rd night at half price. This includes full board and all safari activities in it's Big Five private Game Reserve. Valid till 30 April 2010.

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First Class Experience

I travelled with my husband, daughter and her partner. This was a first class experience in a first class resort. The staff, game driving and food were exceptional. We were treated like royalty. We missed a lion kill by about 10 minutes, our jeep was surrounded by 35 elephants, followed a cheetah, and had warthog and elephant drink in the river below our tents. Would strongly recommend this resort to all.
Jennifer Lowe, Australia - 12 February 2009

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Exceptional

There is a reason why Mkuze Falls has a 5 star rating, but personally speaking, I would sneak an extra half a star in if a could! The facilities were exceptional and the location and views were an experience in themselves. From the time we got there until the time we left, we felt like welcome "old friends". Without expecting, the staff would run baths for when you came back from game drives, to turning down beds when you returned from the evening meals, and the list goes on. The g ... more
Mark Kimberley, Australia - 22 August 2008

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Visit while it's still possible

Mkuze Falls Game Reserve provides beautiful bushveld and very good diversity of fauna and flora for a moderately sized reserve - we had our fill of the Big Five (albeit only leopard spoor on this occasion) and other iconic Africa beasts during our five days. The tented accommodation had a particularly good crew operating during our visit - thanks to Rachelle and Petrus especially. If you are familiar with parks in South Africa and Southern Africa, Mkuze will not disappoint as a destina ... more
Anonymous, South Africa - 26 May 2008

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African Safari
Big Five Private Game Reserve in excellent birding area.

Description

Big Five Private Game Reserve with 5 Star Game Lodge and Luxury Tented Lodge.

Situated between the Kruger National Park and the Zululand Coast - the same Africa, a different world!

The Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve is beautifully situated in the heart of historic Zululand in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Mkuze Falls is one of only two Private Game Reserves in the region where you can view the 'Big 5' - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant and for bird lovers, nearly 400 species of birds are resident.

For those seeking a little adventure, there is the magnificent Maputaland coast to explore and fishing is available on Pongolapoort Dam. The Zululand Battlefields are in close proximity and there are many sites of historical importance to visit. The Reserve is located on land that once formed part of the 'Boer Republic', created when the pioneer leader, Piet Retief, bought the land from Dingaan, half- brother of the great Zulu King, Shaka.

You are invited to stay with us and enjoy our beautiful Falls Lodge or base your safari at our Tented Lodge (situated near to a tributary of the Mkuze River). Experience the unique richness that this peaceful part of Africa has to offer.

It is a place of pure tastes and simple delights, celebrating the thrill of nature.

This is the place with the sound and beauty of water falling...

This seeps into your soul...

THE FALLS LODGE :-
Mkuze Falls Game Lodge consists of eight thatched chalets, a safari suite and a central complex, which are built on raised wooden platforms and have spacious verandas. These private balconies provide stunning views of the Falls or the perennial Mkuze River to the hills beyond.

The centrally located facilities include a pleasant dining area, a comfortable lounge, an indoor pub, a shady terrace and a swimming pool.

There is also a fully equipped, air conditioned conference room catering for 18 participants.

The large lounge leads onto a spacious viewing deck which is built over the sloping riverbank. This verandah provides panoramic views of the winding Mkuze River and the wild, untamed landscape beyond. In the heat of the day, you can relax under the shady palm trees and take a refreshing swim in the sparkling pool. In the evenings, enjoy some lively entertainment provided by the energetic, traditional Zulu dancers.

Highly experienced kitchen and waiting staff have been trained to indulge and delight the most discerning guests. The menu varies daily and features a host of South African dishes including local venison specialities during the hunting season. Vegetarian meals are prepared on request. In fine weather, dinner or a South African 'braai' (barbecue) is served in the Boma

THE TENTED LODGE :-
Mkuze Falls Game Reserve now offers a new and adventurous experience at their Tented Lodge.

Five 'Hemingway'-style East African safari tents are uniquely situated on the Mkuze River, where a wide variety of animals come to drink.

East African, Hemingway-style tents are built on raised wooden decks
The tents are built on wooden decks raised on stilts with beautiful views of the lush countryside.

The facilities include a lounge, bar, boma and swimming pool.

Check-In 12:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Rooms and units

East African Safari Tent 5

Includes: All Meals and Activities

Mkuze Falls Game Reserve now offers a new and adventurous experience at their Tented Lodge.
Five 'Hemingway'-style East African safari tents are uniquely situated on the Mkuze River, where a wide variety of animals come to drink.
The tents are built on wooden decks raised on stilts with beautiful views of the lush countryside.
The facilities include a lounge, bar, boma and swimming pool The luxurious and beautifully decorated East African safari tents enhance your bush experience in comfort and style. Each tent has double / twin beds, a mini bar, airconditioning and overhead fan, mosquito nets and en-suite facilities including a Victorian-style, free-standing bath and an inside / outside shower.
The tents are built on wooden decks raised on stilts, linked together by timbered walk-ways. They are positioned to ensure complete privacy and panoramic views of the surrounding hills and the Mkuze River below.
Starlit evenings are enjoyed in the boma and the sounds of the Zulu drumbeat beckon the pure spirit of Africa. The evening air is broken by the call of the Night Jar, the sounds of Zebra in the distance, the unexpected roar of the Lion and the trumpet of the Elephant. The pure sounds of Africa! .

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private, Ensuite bath and separate shower

Beds Twin

Other Balcony/patio

Falls Lodge - Chalet 8

Includes: All Meals and Activities

The characteristic thatched, twin-bedded chalets are spacious and each bed is fitted with its own mosquito net. Each chalet has its own entrance and is equipped with telephone, air conditioning, overhead fan and mini-bar. Luxurious en-suite facilities offer a bath, toilet, secluded outside shower and plunge pool.
Each chalet is completely private although panoramic vistas of the river and beyond can be enjoyed from some of the adjoining decks.

Features available

Falls Lodge - Safari Suite 1

Includes: All Meals and Activities

The Mkuze Falls Safari Suite consists of a spacious living and sleeping area, both with views up and downstream the Mkuze River and the waterfall.
This suite has a small but comfortable and well-equipped kitchen and, of course, all the features of the other chalets like fans, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. The adjoining private outside shower and splash pool area is spacious and secluded.
The Safari Suite also has its own outside terrace with a unique view over the river. A better place to enjoy your intimate dinner will be hard to find.

Features available

Beds Twin, Double

Low: 01 May 2009 - 31 July 2009

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
East African Safari Tent	R2,670	--	R1,780	R1,780	--	--
Falls Lodge - Chalet	R2,970	--	R1,980	R1,980	--	--
Falls Lodge - Safari Suite	R3,570	--	R2,380	R2,380	--	--

High: 01 August 2009 - 31 December 2009

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
East African Safari Tent	R3,870	--	R2,580	R2,580	--	--
Falls Lodge - Chalet	R4,920	--	R3,280	R3,280	--	--
Falls Lodge - Safari Suite	R5,670	--	R3,780	R3,780	--	--

High: 01 January 2010 - 30 April 2010

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
East African Safari Tent	R4,275	--	R2,850	R2,850	--	--
Falls Lodge - Chalet	R5,415	--	R3,610	R3,610	--	--
Falls Lodge - Safari Suite	R6,240	--	R4,160	R4,160	--	--

Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions

Pongola	35.0 km
Richards Bay	250.0 km
Battle Fields	200.0 km
Sodwana Bay	100.0 km

Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Parking Available, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, Off Street Parking, No Pets Permitted, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Television , Communal Satelite TV

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Fishing, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Walking, Trekking, Hiking / Backpacking

Environment
Mountain, Game Reserve, River, Jungle, Great Outdoors

Languages Spoken
English, Dutch, Zulu (isiZulu), Afrikaans

Conference
Whiteboard Available, Television Available, Conference Venue <25 People

Memberships and Legal
Fedhasa

Grading
Portfolio Collection, 5 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa