Woodlands Lodge

Situated in the 22000 acre malaria free Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. Woodlands Lodge is a colonial grey stone manor house situated in lush fenced in gardens complete with swimming pool, tennis court, boma and private hide overlooking a waterhole.

Catering for individuals or family getaways, photo or bird safaris, and battlefield tours. We can accommodate for up to 12 adults and 2 kids. Woodlands consist of six en-suite bedrooms all beautifully decorated in either a Battlefield or Big Five theme.

Apart from superb big five game viewing on open 4x4 game viewers, Woodlands offers other activities like a full size billiards table, bar with big screen TV for all your sporting needs, Big cat tracking, Cheetah interaction, Drakensberg trips, Battlefield tours, clay pigeon shooting to name just a few.
Woodlands Lodge offers exquisite gourmet meals in the stunningly decorated dining area or under the African stars around a crackling boma fire, or if you so wish a private dinner on the top storey veranda where you can take in the sights and sounds of Africa while savouring your meal.

We offer two lounges with fireplaces for those cold winter days, a large downstairs verandah where you can relax as you view the antics of the over 30 bird species found in the garden alone. Alternatively, take a walk down to the private hide, night or day where you might spot some of the more elusive animals the reserve has to offer.

On your game drive, your qualified guide will thrill your senses with sights and sounds of not only the big five but also cheetah, hippo, hyena, giraffe and over 30 plains game species. Your guide will introduce you to some of the less known facts of nature including insects, birds and flora. A stop on your drive will give you the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a sundowner and snacks in the afternoon or a hot beverage and rusks on the morning drive.

Being one of only a hand full of Big 5 lodges in South Africa that are child friendly, Woodlands Lodge is the ideal family getaway only 2.5 hours from Durban and 3.5 hours from Johannesburg. Transfers can be arranged. Relaxation, the big five and excellent hospitality is our promise to you.