Mbuluzi Game Reserve
About
Accommodation
Self-catering options range from simple camping to modern lodges, including shared-use, exclusive-use, and community lodges. Units include multi-bedroom lodges with en-suite bathrooms, air-con, and kitchens, plus tented rooms and cottages. A river runs past all lodges. Sleeping capacity varies by unit, from two guests up to ten.
Facilities
Swimming pools at several lodges and communal areas, braai or BBQ, fully equipped kitchens, Starlink WiFi, DSTV at Kendricks, and river decks or terraces. Walking trails, cycling, game drives, and birding. Mountain bikes for hire from reception. Bird hides available.
Location & Surroundings
Between the Mbuluzi River and the Lubombo mountains, close to two Mozambique borders and one South Africa border. Roughly 500 km from Johannesburg or Durban. Nearby: Hlane Royal National Park, Mlawula Game Reserve, Magadzavane Lodge, and Shewula community mountain camp.
House Rules
Rooms
Singwe Lodge
Singwe is a gorgeous lodge privately situated along the beautiful Mlawula River. It has four double stone-clad rooms with en-suite bathrooms with bath and air-conditioning. Starlink Wifi available thr
Liwa Luxury Tented Lodge
Liwa offers exclusive accommodation for a maximum of 5 guests in two luxury tents equipped with two extra-length king-size beds and a sofa bed for a child, en-suite bathrooms and verandas. Starlink Wi
Imfihlo Lodge
Utilising passive Green design principles, the lodge disappears into the landscape with living green walls & roof. Has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as a spacious entertaining space, balcony &
Mphangele Lodge
It is a cozy, intimate 2-room en-suite, family-style rondawel on the banks of the perennial Mlawula River. With its splendid, ancient leadwood trees, lush green lawn, palm trees, and swimming pool loo
Vovovo Lodge
The lodge is made up of 4 large en-suite rooms. Different combinations of King or 2 Twin options can be made up. The main lodge area has a very large kitchen, living and entertainment space with a poo
Nkhankanka Lodge
Nkhankanka is a charming 4 bedroom lodge overlooking the peaceful Mlawula River. This self-catering lodge offers air-condition, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, free Starlink WiFi, 4 ensuite bedrooms
Kendricks Lodge
Kendricks: a modern 4 bedroom lodge with fans & aircon overlooking the river. Fully equipped large kitchen, lounge, 4 Ensuite bedrooms ( 2 in main house & 2 over private bridge).Outside is a pool & en
Nyala Lodge
Shared-use self-catering lodge with 5 cottages sleeping 10 guests (2 per cottage). Each cottage has en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, balcony and braai. Shared facilities: large swimming pool, lounge, p
Liphiva Bush Lodge
Shared-use lodge with two private rustic self-catering cottages on the Mlawula River, overlooking forest (also referred to as Liphiva Lodge / Waterbuck). Sleeps 4 (2 per cottage). River-facing terrace
Intsini Tented Lodge
The main lodge is welcoming and well-equipped, and its large stone deck overlooks a shallow pool in the river and the steep rocky mountain-face on the opposite bank. Giraffe, Nyala and bushbuck freque
Campsite
Located above some of the most amazing rapids in the Mbuluzi River. It is rustic and spaciously set out amongst shady trees. There are 4 toilets & 4 showers heated with an efficient wood boiler. No el
Mhlumeni Community Camp
On community-owned land in the Lubombo Conservancy (not inside Mbuluzi Game Reserve), on a plateau overlooking Mhlabashana Gorge. 4 privately sited luxury safari tents (3 twin beds each, private deck;
Nyala Cottage
Nyala Lodge is made up of 5 individual cottages, each has an en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, balcony, and braai place. The shared communal area has a beautiful large swimming pool and lounge area. Sta
Liphiva Cottage
Liphiva (Waterbuck) SHARED lodge is has 2 uniquely designed, luxurious rustic self-catering cottages each of which is suitable for a couple or two singles. A breath taking river frontage offers a roma
Location
Address
54 kms of road open to visitors for game viewing and 10 walking
Directions
What3words: prohibiting.drill.taskforce. Roughly 500 km from Johannesburg or Durban; about 550 km via Nelspruit. Near Mlawula, past Simunye Sugar Estate / Hlane Game Reserve (from Mbabane/Manzini) or via Mananga (from Nelspruit/Kruger). From Maputo via Namaacha/Lomahasha, the reserve is about 600 m
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