Bonamanzi Game Reserve, safari lodge and natural heritage site is one of the largest private wildlife and birding parks in Zululand.
With over 4000 hectares of pristine African bush to explore, each day is different - whether on a game viewing safari, sighting rare African birds ortracking elephants.
With its unique location next to the World Heritage Site of Lake St Lucia and three different eco-systems stretching over 4000 hectares, Bonamanzi offers visitors the opportunity to get a real feel for the African bush.
Bonamanzi Game Reserve has a variety of accommodation options to choose from - from fully catered accommodation to self catering tree houses.
Exclusive Dinizulu Lodge (Self Catering) Located off the beaten track, this luxury air-conditioned self-catering unit offers accommodation for six people in three separate thatched huts with en suite bathrooms.
The luxury living area with satellite television, a built in pub, a fully equipped modern kitchen and an entertainment deck with built in braai area. The sparkling pool provides relief during the long summer days.
The Lodge operates on a self catering basis, but for guests wishing to relax, catering can be organised at the lodge, or guests may enjoy meals at the Esbayeni Bush Kitchen at Lalapanzi Camp.
Lalapanzi Camp at Bonamanzi Game Reserve: At Lalapanzi its quite common to find a herd of impala sleeping outside your cottages and skittish warthog families amble around the camps all day long. Guests can watch birds and crocs from a wonderfully relaxing viewing lounge built over the dam.
Lalapanzi can accommodate 76 guests in air-conditioned en-suite Chalets and combo units with private verandas. There is an Out of Africa style restaurant and pub or the option of a bush braai (barbeque) by candlelight served at the waters edge with the sounds of nocturnal animals all around.
Tree Houses and Lodges at Bonamanzi Game Reserve: (Self Catering) Enjoy the adventure of sleeping in a tree house. Nothing beats being lulled by nature waking to birdsong or watching bush babies scuttling in the trees at night.
Bonamanzi offers 2 and 4 bedded air-conditioned tree houses complete with en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, barbecue area and verandas.
Friends and family groups can book the totally private Game Lodge with its own pool or Tree Lodge with its spectacular views over False Bay.
These lodges are fully self-contained with their own dining and entertainment area, fully equipped kitchen and air-conditioned accommodation for 6 and 8 people.
Newlyweds or couples wanting to re-connect, can book a romantic luxury tree house built into the forest. Enjoy the privacy and convenience of laid on meals and guided activities.
Activities:
Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers the following activities: - Mountain Bike Forest Trails - a different type of game viewing experience. - Guided Walks - At Bonamanzi, no guided walk is the same. - Muthi Walks - "Muthi" is the Zulu word for medicine. - Game Drives - in open landrovers are offered at sunrise and sunset and at other times throughout the day. - Birding Walks - Bonamanzi is consistently rated one of the top birding sites in South Africa. - Boat Cruises - One of our most popular activities is our boat birding cruise. - Explore Lake St Lucia - Guests can enjoy guided walks out onto the floodplains leading into Lake St Lucia. - Bonamanzi Bush Braai - Do make a point of booking for the Bonamanzi Bush Braai during your stay.
Health and Climate:
Bonamanzi Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area. All rooms have been provided with a mosquito plug and mosquito mats.
Malaria precautions are necessary.
Rooms and Units Available:
2 Bed Tree House
Rustic 2 Sleeper Tree Houses are self-catering units each accommodate 2 adults. The units are built on stilts and are relatively private. Each unit contains either 1 king bed or 2 single beds, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, a toilet and washbasin. Bath towels are provided.
Sleeps 2 Adults
Bundu Rustic Camp
The Bundu Rustic Camp has 12 twin units and a separate 2 bedroom cottage. In total, the camp can accommodate 28 guests. The air-conditioned twin units are grouped together in pairs and make use of a shared bathroom facility which is fitted with a shower, a toilet and a washbasin; meaning that up to 4 guests per bathroom. Each unit has a verandah.
Sleeps 28 Adults
Camp Sites
Accommodation comprises 24 units, suited to accommodate up to 156 guests. Each campsite can make use of the communal kitchen and ablution facilities or book an Executive site with private ablutions and scullery. There are 6 communal caravan sites with communal ablutions, as well as 16 executive caravan sites and 2 secluded caravan sites, each with private ablutions. Each site has its own electricity supply, braai area, and scullery.
Amount of similar units: 24
Sleeps 6 Adults
Dinizulu Lodge
The lodge can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 3 separate en-suite thatched units, each air-conditioned. The first unit has a double bed, while the other 2 have 2 single beds each. The 3 units have French doors that lead onto the central pool. Bath towels are provided for showering.
Amount of similar units: 3
Sleeps 2 Adults
Game Lodge
Private Lodge with 5 en Suite bedrooms. Lounge and Kitchen, DSTV point (selected channels). Private swimming pool and braai area
Sleeps 10 Adults
Lalapanzi Combos
The Lalapanzi Combination Rooms are cradled by the Sand Forest and are just a short walk, (on well-lit paved pathways) to the Restaurant and Swimming Pool area. Each Thatched structure has 4 separate air conditioned en-suite bedrooms with their own entrance and veranda. The rooms come with a coffee and tea station and are not fitted with a Bar Fridge.
Amount of similar units: 50
Sleeps 2 Adults
Lalapanzi Deluxe Chalets
These en-suite Thatched Units are air conditioned, and can be converted from Double to Twin, they have Satellite TV (Open Viewer) and a Bar Fridge which can be stocked if requested. There is a coffee station in the room with 2 Litres of Reverse Osmosis Water supplied daily. We ask that guests do not drink from the taps.
Amount of similar units: 30
Sleeps 2 Adults
Nyala Lodge
The house has 9 air-conditioned twin bedrooms and is able to accommodate up to 18 people. The 3 outer bedrooms are en-suite and the other 6 interior bedrooms share 2 showers and 2 toilet facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and contains a stove, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. Guests are required to bring their own drinking water.
Sleeps 18 Adults
The Family Tree House
The Family Tree Houses are self-catering units which can each accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The units have 2 levels, with the top comprising a double room and a twin room, a lounge and a guest toilet. The lounge area leads out onto a deck.
Sleeps 4 Adults
Tree Lodge
Three air-conditioned guest rooms accommodate 6 in total (2 double beds, 2 twin beds). This fully equipped self-catering lodge is serviced, towels are provided for showering. DSTV point (selected channels). Braai area available for use.
Sleeps 6 Adults
Facilities & Services available:
Children under 12 Elderly Honeymoon Couples Ironing Service Special Meals on Request Conference facilities Wedding facilities Team Building Bar on the Premises
Dining room Restaurant Spa Cots available Curio Shop Fax & Photocopy Machine Garden Internet Access Parking (off-street - open)
Tourism Information Desk Wi-Fi Afrikaans English Xhosa / Zulu Communal Television Communal Satellite TV Hiking / Walking Trails Horse Riding
Swimming Pool No Pets Allowed Nature Hiking Horse Trail Safaries
Cancellation Policy:
- More than 91 days prior to arrival - 100 % refund - 61 to 90 days prior to arrival - 70% refund - 31 to 60 days prior to arrival - 50% refund - 15 to 30 days prior to arrival - 25% refund - 14 days prior to arrival - no refund
Directions:
Proceed via the N2 to the town of Hluhluwe.
Take the off-ramp from the N2 to Hluhluwe village. Drive to the end of town and at the junction turn to the right.
You are now on a dirt road. Bonamanzi is the first turn to the left - approx 6km from the village.
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Accommodation Type: Game Lodge, Hotel and Self-Catering
