Makhasa Private Game Lodge
Munywana Game Reserve
KwaZulu Natal
Features
- Positioned in an ancient and rare sand forest within the Munywana Game Reserve, next door to &Beyond Phinda Game Reserve.
- Experienced guides from &Beyond Phinda are included in your stay.
- Big 5 game, 7 different habitats, and over 436 bird species.
- Six airconditioned suites, each with a shaded private balcony that overlooks the bush.
- A waterhole at the front of the lodge.
- Makhasa Private Game Lodge is proudly owned and operated by the Makhasa people. Your stay at the lodge helps supports their community.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedNo
- Child PolicyChildren under 6 years are not permitted
- PoolNo
- SPANo
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalNo
- Malaria AreaYes - Low Risk
- WI-FIYes
- Wheelchair FriendlyNo
Getting There
From Durban: (Approximately 340km / 3 hours drive).
From Johannesburg: (Approximately 620km / 7 hours drive).
Closest Airports: Richards Bay and King Shaka Airport.
Accommodation
6 identical suites, each with a king size bed.
3 of the suites can be made into twin beds (two singles).
Sleeps a total of 12 adults.
1 younger child can be added to a suite with parents.
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
- All rates are subject to availability
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates are valid for SA Residents only. Special discounted rates for International Residents are available on request.
- Munywana Conservation Levy of R165 per person per night applies and will be added to the invoice for the accommodation at the time of booking. Subject the change and valid until further notice.
- Please request single rates from your BushBreaks & More consultant.
- Children aged 6 years and older are welcome at Makhasa Private Game Lodge.
- Child rates for children aged between 6 – 11 years are available on request. Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for a quote.
- Children aged 6 – 11 years are permitted on game drives at the discretion of @Beyond rangers and need to remain quiet on drives so as not to inconvenience other guests.
- The ranger will maintain a distance of 30 meters from elephant sightings and will use their judgement to keep a certain distance from other wildlife sightings.
- Unruly behavior will result in the game drive returning to the lodge and continuing thereafter without these children or guests.
- Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge.
About Makhasa Private Game Lodge
Through the gate of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, Makhasa offers tranquil lodging accented by the sights and sounds of the bush, as part of the greater Munywana Game Reserve. Phinda Game Reserve and Zuka Game Reserve, as well as other properties and farms, form part of the World renowned Munywana Game Reserve. The Makhasa Nature Reserve was recently included when fences were dropped with Phinda Game Reserve, to create a larger conservation area.
Makhasa Private Game Lodge is proudly owned and operated by the Makhasa community, who own the Nature Reserve and a vast portion of the land within the Munywana Conservancy. Makhasa Private Game Lodge offers a tourism destination that honors the local Makhasa community’s homeland and legacy. Named after the Makhasa community of Zululand, this project is an ongoing effort to honor their dispossessed ancestors.
The game lodge operation follows the Makhasa people’s drive for self-determination, land ownership and a business drive to ultimately uplift their community. A number of jobs for the local community have been created since its inception and will continue to grow. Whether tracking, photographing or birding, guests can expect a plentiful place to be inspired and rejuvenated. Be sure to ask the game guides about the wildlife viewing sensation WildEarth that took place at &Beyond Phinda.
ROOM FEATURES:
- En-suite bathroom with a shower and bath
- Each room has glass doors opening to a shaded private balcony overlooking the bush, each with their own bird bath
- Air conditioning.
- Tea and Coffee facilities
- Mini fridge with milk and water
- Safe
- Hair dryer
LODGE FEATURES:
- The central lodge area has a dual-service bar
- Spacious deck
- Dining space
About Munywana Game Reserve
As one of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier game viewing destinations, the Munywana is home to an incredibly diverse conservation area, boasting over 31 000 ha of unspoiled wilderness, bordering South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Residents in this part of the world include lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and cheetah. Munywana Game Reserve is home to the rare dry sand forest, a gorgeous forest of large trees, cacti, ferns and orchids. There are only 6000 hectares of this rare sand forest in existence and over 1000 hectares is here within the Greater Munywana Conservancy. The Munywana Conservancy is an excellent place for bird watching, with 436 species of birds living in the area. For the bird enthusiasts – a breeding pair of Narina Trogans are frequently spotted at Makhasa Lodge.
Lodge Features
Boma
Waterhole/ Hide/ Riverfront Feature
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
- Diving in Sodwana Bay
- Visiting the local Zululand Distillery to try a Zululand Gin
- Enjoy a meal at Delishh Restaurant on your way to Makhasa
- Visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a national heritage site, an hour away
- Check out Zulu Croc Reptile park
Getting There
From Durban (Approximately 340 kms)
- Take the N2 heading north until you reach the R22 Hluhluwe exit.
- At the top of the ramp, turn right towards Hluhluwe.
- Entering Hluhluwe, you will cross 3 consecutive traffic circles. At the 4th circle, turn left, following the R22 Sodwana Bay signage.
- As you pass the “Build-It Hardware Store”, travel approximately 1km before turning right onto the R22 Sodwana Bay road.
- Continue along this tar road for approximately 22km
- 600m after crossing the Sibhicayi river, turn left on to the D448 road.
- Continue along this dirt road for 1.6km until you reach the game fence.
- Follow the road right at the fence and travel along the outside of the game fence for 6km until you reach the entrance gate to the Munyawana Private Game Reserve.
- Check in through gate security and then turn right after 100m (follow Makhasa Game Lodge sign).
- Drive another 100m and turn right again, following the security gate fence line. (Makhasa Lodge signposts will guide you)
- Continue a short distance before taking a sharp left turn at the game fence, traveling for about 2km along the inside of the game fence before turning left at the the Makhasa Lodge signpost.
- The lodge is approximately 250m along the road – signs will guide you.
From Johannesburg (Approximately 620 kms)
- Take the N3, towards Heidelberg/Durban/N17/Springs.
- Take exit 103 for N17 East to Springs.
- Continue on the N17 for 196kms towards Ermelo.
- In Ermelo turn left onto Voortrekker Street/ N2.
- Proceed on the N2 towards Piet Retief/eMkhondo.
- Continue on the N2 through Pongola and Mkuze.
- 40 km beyond Mkuze, you will see a “Phinda” sign-posted off-ramp. Do not take this off-ramp as Makhasa Game Lodge is on the other side of the reserve.
- Instead, remain on the N2 for an additional 10km until you reach the R22 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park/False Bay off-ramp.
- Turn left at the top of the ramp
- Entering Hluhluwe, you will cross 3 consecutive traffic circles.
- At the 4th circle, turn left following the R22 Sodwana Bay signage. As you pass the “Build-It Hardware Store” you will leave the outskirts of town.
- After approximately 1km, turn right onto the R22 Sodwana Bay/False Bay road.
- Drive for approximately 22km until you cross the Sibhicayi River
- 600m after crossing the Sibhicayi river, turn left on to the D448 road.
- Continue along this dirt road for 1.6km until you reach the game fence.
- Follow the road right at the fence and travel along the outside of the game fence for 6km until you reach the entrance gate to the Munyawana Private Game Reserve.
- After checking in through security, turn right after 100m and (follow Makhasa sign)
- Drive another 100m and turn right again, following the security gate fence line. (Makhasa Lodge signposts will guide you)
- Continue a short distance before taking a sharp left turn at the game fence, traveling for about 2km along the inside of the game fence before turning left at the Makhasa Lodge signpost.
Please be aware, as you approach the Lodge that you are in a wilderness area where predators and high-profile game roam freely. Do not leave your car for any reason. Please adhere to the speed limits within the reserve at all times.
You enter Mun-ya-wana Game Reserve entirely at your own risk. Please be advised that we cannot be held responsible for theft, loss or damage, whilst vehicles are parked on our premises.
As you will be entering a reserve with wild animals, and driving over gravel roads, we recommend you take appropriate insurance cover and consider excess waiver cover.
Rooms Found, Nights, 2 Adults
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