LODGES

  Situated in picturesque Northern Zululand near the historical and legendary Ghost Mountain, the Inn prides itself on personal service, a home away from home. Game drives, elephant tracking, boat cruises, fishing, cultural excursions and acclaimed birdwatching are offered. Ghost Mountain Inn is central to several game and coastal reserves and is an ideal base to explore the cultural and ecological wonders of Maputaland, either as a self-drive or with our guided tours. Comfortable en suite bedrooms have air-conditioning, television and private patios. Swimming pool. Tailor-made conference packages for up to 60 people.

Winner of the AA Accommodation Awards 2000 in the Small Hotel /Inn category.
Conference facilities available.
33 Bedrooms. All credit cards. Licensed. Children welcome.
 


GHOST MOUNTAIN INN
MKUZE ~ NORTHERN KWAZULU NATAL




LEOPARD MOUNTAIN GAME LODGE



Leopard Mountain Game Lodge is situated on a private game reserve between Hluhluwe and Mkuze Game reserves and within easy reach of Ndumo, Kosi Bay, Sodwana, Lake Sibayi and the St Lucia wetlands areas. Here you can enjoy total peace, tranquillity and warm friendly hospitality from the Vivier family.

The luxury accommodation consists of 7 well appointed stone and thatch chalets nestled in the cliff tops overlooking the river. Apart from watching the sunrise from your bed, your private bathroom has a totally secluded "shower and loo with a view"!

Activities on offer include 8kms of river walks, walks through unspoilt bushveld and indigenous forest, birding (especially the birds who come to drink from your own birdbath), swimming in our unique swimming pool, game drives in Mkuze or Hluhluwe Reserves, horse rides, fishing or diving nearby.

Meals would include a hearty buffet breakfast, light lunches or picnic lunch for day outings, afternoon tea with cake "to die for", sundowners in the boma around the fire followed by a delicious meal while listening to the night sounds of the bush.

Leopard Mountain is the ideal family getaway where everybody form the old to the young will enjoy a fascinating experience in the wild.

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THULA THULA EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE


Come and experience an exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury in one of the oldest private game reserves in South Africa. The Elephant Safari Lodge offers an exclusive bush experience with only 7 luxury thatched chalets, decorated with flavours of ethnic and colonial elegance.

Discover abundant wildlife including elephant, leopard, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, nyala, kudu and many more. Our professional Rangers and Trackers conduct game drives in open Land Rovers. Participate in Elephant tracking in 4x4's, fine bird watching and superb cuisine.

Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar", while viewing game drinking from the waterhole. Candlelit dinners are served in either the dining room, around the pool or in the boma with a traditional bush barbeque under the stars.

Thula Thula is situated only 2 hours from Durban, 30 mins from Richards Bay and has its own private airstrip. Close by is the Umfolosi-Hluhluwe Game reserve, Zulu Cultural Village, Anglo & Zulu Battlefields, Horseriding and the Indian Ocean.
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WENDY'S COUNTRY HOUSE


WENDY'S is a charming, fascinating old country home in secured park like estate. Furnished with South African Antiques and lots of history. Set in an acre of magnificent tropical "botanical" garden with heated swimming pool, rich in bird life and diversity of plants, including orchids.

Three, comfortable en-suite bedrooms and one bedroom with private bath room . Fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Tony and Wendy offer gracious hospitality, personal service and help guests plan their holidays, . A hearty full English breakfast with tropical fruit is served. Restaurants and sporting facilities close by. Gateway to world famous game parks , beaches and the St. Lucia Wetlands World heritage site. Cards accepted.

Rates per person sharing R150.00
Rates per single R180.00
Garden cottage 5 people maximum (self catering on request ) R400.00 per family of 4 with B & B. If children under-12 R350.00 per night
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MILIMANI GAME SANCTUARY

Milimani Game Sanctuary is north of Mkuze in northern KwaZulu Natal. This privately owned and managed lodge is home to Ken and Lois Kuhle and the many orphaned and rehabilitated animals that have been released back into the wild. Close encounters with rescued animals prior to release create a special relationship between man and beast.

Milimani is 10,000 acres of pristine bushveld and hosts many antelope species, small predators and rhino. It is prime birding country and the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

There are 9 luxury en-suite, air conditioned double rooms, all uniquely furnished with furniture made on site. This intimate setting ensures personalised service, fine cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list, with idyllic settings for sundowners and bush dinners. Milimani nestles in the Rooirante Range and the views from the higher points are breathtaking.

Milimani is easily accessible by air with a 1.1km private airstrip situated close to the lodge.

 

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MKUZE FALLS GAME LODGE

Host to two exclusive lodges offering personal attention!

This Big Five Game Reserve is beautifully situated in Northern Zululand in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal and near to the southern border or Swaziland. Dominated by the Slembe and Mahlangosi mountains, the reserve is host to a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna including: lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, hippo, crocodile, and an impressive quantity and variety of plains game. A wealth of birdlife provides hours of interest for the keen birder!

Whilst the reserve is situated within an unique eco-environment ranging from montane grassland, wetland to lowveld bushveld, the Mkuze Falls Lodge is located along the northern bank of the Mkuze river, overlooking the spectacular Mkuze waterfall and the Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge is built upstream on the wide Mkuze River. Mkuze Falls is strategically located on the Krugerpark-Swaziland-Durban route and is one of only two privately owned Game Reserves in the region that have the "Big 5". "Bush Rushhours" are unknown in the 8500 hectare reserve. Both walking and open-vehicle safaris are conducted by experienced rangers and trackers who will provide you with in-depth understanding and knowledge of the fauna and flora of the region.

Mkuze Falls Lodge features eight luxuriously appointed Thatched Chalets and one Safari Suite accommodating eighteen guests in utmost comfort and style. Every room has secluded plungepool and outside shower, completely private and shielded from the adjacent accommodation by thick indigenous vegetation and is appointed with: Viewing deck, minibar, telephone, safe, fan, air-conditioning, mosquito net, en-suite facilities, plunge pool, outside shower.

A fully equipped, air-conditioned conference room caters for eighteen delegates.

The Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge offers an adventurous experience in five "Hemmingway-style" East-African Safari Tents. Each tent is beautifully decorated, giving one a sense of being in the bush in comfort. Enjoy the en-suite bathroom in the true romantic style of an era gone by. These rooms have a viewing deck, mini bar, safe, overhead fan, air-conditioning and mosquito net.

The lodge has its own private airstrip and helipad.

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SHAYAMOYA GAME & FISHING LODGE

From the wide wooden deck at the heart of Shayamoya, you look out across the Pongolapoort Lake (also known as Jozini), the Lebombo Mountains and the Phongolo Nature Reserve. Vast stretches of silver water, charcoal-coloured mountains, apricot sunsets.. this is the stuff of romantic lakeside dreams.

Along with a deeply sexy lake, you've also got over 10 000 hectares of unspoilt bush on your doorstep, which means a variety of activities are offered – tiger fishing, river safaris, game drives, elephant monitoring, canoeing, walks and bass fishing and of course, gentle saunters to the bar. Experience a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where the Blevin family, who own and manage the lodge, look forward to welcoming you to their bush paradise.

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WHITE ELEPHANT LODGE



White Elephant Lodge is located in the Pongola Game Reserve. The lodge overlooks the western escarpment of the Lebombo Mountains, the Jozini Lake and the endless savannah woodlands of Northern Zululand. The lodge is easily accessible from Durban and Gauteng with the Reserve being situated directly adjacent to the N2 east coast route, between Mkuze and Pongola Village. The Lodge itself, which was built in the 1920's and has been restored to its original colonial splendour offers eight luxurious safari style tents each en-suite, with insect proof screens, an outdoor shower, private veranda and mini-bar. The main house consists of a centrally situated reception area, lounge, dining-room, sweeping veranda, traditional boma, swimming pool and a sundeck. Your White Elephant Lodge experience will ensure that you take with you memories of Colonial Africa, shimmering waters, fine dining and good old-fashioned friendly service.

Rates from R 1 030.00 per person sharing per night to R 1 600.00 per person per night single. Dinner, bed or brunch or fully inclusive options available. Low season rates available. Please enquire regarding any specials available.

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