Zingela Safari & River Company

Lodge Estcourt · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Riverside bush accommodation on the Tugela River near Weenen, offering safari tents, chalets, bush lodges, and camping in a 6,000-hectare conservation area.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes safari tents with starlit showers, thatched en-suite rooms, hand-crafted bush lodges, romantic chalets, and wild camping sites. Each features distinctive 'under the stars' bathrooms. Built from local materials, designed to immerse guests in nature while maintaining comfort.

Facilities

Main camp dining offers breakfast and dinner included with accommodation. Lunch available on request. Campfire areas with gin and tonic service. Game vehicles for evening drives. Rock-climbing wall. Self-catering kitchen facilities available for additional fee.

Location & Surroundings

On the banks of the Tugela River near Weenen, between Durban and Johannesburg. Within a 6,000-hectare conservation area home to South Africa's largest free-ranging giraffe population. Unfenced reserve features over 100 km of trails for hiking, running, and paddling, plus 20km of river for kayaking.

Rooms

Shayamoya

Luxury cliffside chalet.

Dawsons

Luxury en-suite room.

Hitchens

Premium honeymoon suite.

Eddies & Family Unit

Family unit ideal for families.

James Camp 1 & 2

Thatch cottages/rondawel.

Aloes & Hotel

Thatched en-suite units.

Badlands 1 & 2

Minimalist river view units.

House on Hill

Private farmhouse sleeping 8 or more guests.

Permanent Canvas Safari Tent

Permanent canvas safari tent situated between Main Camp and James Camp.

Canvas Dome Tent

Canvas dome tent for 2 guests.

Wedding Camp Site

Dedicated camp site in a downstream location.

Wild Camping

Unserviced remote wild camping in natural bush settings.

Location

Address

Tugela River, Weenen, KwaZulu-Natal

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Features

Family-run Property Riverside Location On Tugela River 6,000-hectare Community And Private Conservation Area Unfenced Reserve With Free Wildlife Movement South Africa's Largest Free-ranging Giraffe Population Over 100km Of Hiking, Running, And Paddling Trails Outdoor 'under The Stars' Bathrooms In All Rooms Accommodation Handcrafted From Local Natural Materials 320+ Days Of Sunshine With Sub-tropical Weather Available For Private Events And Celebrations For Groups Under 40 Guests

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Kayaking Rock Climbing Abseiling Trail Running Fly-fishing Evening Game Drives River Trips 4X4 Routes White Water Rafting (grade 1-5) Guided Game And Giraffe Walks Night Scorpion Hunt Multi-day Trail Runs

Amenities

Restaurant Bush Bar Self-catering Kitchen Game Drive Vehicles Outdoor Showers Campfire Areas Rock Climbing Wall

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Mooi River 25km Kamberg Valley 38km Winterton 39km Nottingham Road 39km Balgowan 42km Cathkin Park 44km