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Makongo Hills Lodge

Lodge Nongoma · KwaZulu-Natal
Makongo Hills Lodge
Makongo Hills Lodge
Makongo Hills Lodge

About

Makongo Hills Lodge offers affordable accommodation in a homestead on a 15,000-hectare malaria-free private game reserve in the Mkuze Valley Wilderness, Northern Zululand.

Accommodation

Five homestead rooms and rondavels each feature king-sized beds or two singles and en-suite bathrooms. Most have private decks, some with views of the Amaqongo Hills. The Ndlovu Rondavel is a family room with a day bed. Interconnecting rooms are available. All rooms include Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Facilities

Facilities include the Lapa for braais and drinks around the fire, the Pool Deck with a swimming pool and valley views, and the Hide for escorted bird viewing of over 260 species at a waterhole. The homestead lounge opens onto lawns with wildlife sightings of wildebeest, warthog and zebra.

Location & Surroundings

The 15,000-hectare malaria-free private game reserve in the Mkuze Valley Wilderness, Northern Zululand, lies across the Mkuze River on historic Zulu battlegrounds. Makongo Hills overlooks the Maqongqo hilltops, site of the 1840 Battle of Maqongqo between Dingane and Mpande. Habitats include acacia woodland, riverine sand forest, grasslands and savannah.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Bhubesi (lion) Room

Sleeps 2

This lovely light room overlooks the Amaqonqo Hills and early wildlife grazers on the lawn. The Giraffe room has a king size bed, an en suite bathroom and a private deck.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R7,060

Idube (Zebra) Room

Sleeps 2

This lovely room has great views onto the historic Amaqonqo Hills. It has its own private deck. The room has an en-suite bathroom and access to tea and coffee making facilities in the dining area of the main Lodge.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R7,060

Nyati (buffalo) Room

Sleeps 5

If desired, the Nyala room can be linked to the Giraffe room by an interleading passageway. It is perfect for families. The room also has tea and coffee making facilities.

Double x 2 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R7,060

Ubhejane (black rhino) Rondavel

Sleeps 2

Lovely rondavel with a king-size bed in a perfectly private part of the garden. The unit also has an en-suite bathroom shower.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R7,060

Ingwe (leopard) Rondavel

Sleeps 2

Your own private space but not too far from the homestead. Sundowners Rondavel has a private deck and overlooks the setting sun each evening. The unit also has an en-suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R7,060

Ndlovu (elephant) Rondavel

Sleeps 4

Family Rondavel

King x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities
From
R7,060

Inkululeko Bush Camp

Sleeps 10

Experience an unforgettable camping destination in the Mkuze Valley Wilderness Reserve. Unfenced, the Inkululeko Bush Camp is nestled in a Tamboti Grove, in a BIG5, malaria-free private game reserve. Cleared campsites for maximum 10 campers.

From
R1,280

Location

Features

Eco-Friendly Family-Friendly Private Game Reserve Malaria-Free Solar-Powered Big Five Reserve

Activities

Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Self- Exploration

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Braai Facilities

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