Mkuze Falls Private Game Lodge

Situated between the Kruger National Park and the Zululand Coast - the same Africa, a different world! Mkuze Falls is one of only two Private Game Reserves in the region where you can view the 'Big 5'.

The Mkuze Falls Big Five Private Game Reserve is beautifully situated in the heart of historic Zululand in the South African province of KwaZulu Natal. The reserve is located on land that once formed part of the 'Boer Republic', created when the pioneer leader, Piet Retief, bought the land from Dingaan, half brother of the great Zulu-king Shaka. Mkuze Falls Lodge consists of nine thatched chalets and a central lodge complex that is all built on raised wooden platforms and provide stunning views of the falls or the perennial Mkuze River and the hills beyond.

The Mkuze Falls Game Reserve is a haven to the African 'Big Five': Lion, Elephant, white and black Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. Cheetah, Hippo, Crocodile, spotted Hyena, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra and numerous species of antelope are also resident in the reserve. The elusive Nyala occurs in greater numbers here, than anywhere else in the world.

At a Glance

• 2 Luxurious Lodge: Mkuze Falls Tented Camp & Mkuze Falls Lodge
• Game activities include Game Drives and walks, Boat cruises
• Big 5
• Situated on the Mkuze River

Rooms

Number of rooms

• 28 beds in 14 suites presented as
  • 5 Luxury Tents
  • 8 Luxury Chalets
  • 1 Luxury Safari Suit

Room Features

• Each Luxury tent features
  • King size beds
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Mini Bar Fridge
  • Deck
  • Air conditioner and overhead fans

• Each Luxury Chalet features
  • All inclusions in luxury tents and;
  • Private Plunge pool
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Telephone

• The Safari Suite features
  • All inclusions in luxury Chalets and;
  • Spacious living area
  • Mini Kitchen

Facilities & Activities

Lodge Facilities

• Swimming Pool
• Lounges flow onto outdoor patio
• Outdoor dining area
• Curio Shop
• Spa

Lodge Activities

• Dawn, afternoon and evening safaris in 10 seater—open vehicles
• Sunset Cruises
• Daily Fishing trips
• Bush / bird Walks
• Health Spa

Rates & Reservations 2011/12

• Single supplement 50% of the per person sharing rate.
• Children under the age of 12 years R 1 350.00 per child per night when sharing in the same room with 2 adults.
• Rate inclusions A Accommodation, meals, game drive beverages and snacks, internet facilities, walks, room service & morning and afternoon game drives
• Rate exclusions Drinks from the main bar & mini bars, boat and fishing trips and items of a personal nature.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to confirm any reservation. Full payment of the balance is due 30 days prior to guests arrival, unless the booking is made within 30 days, in which case full payment will be required to confirm the reservation.

The following cancellation terms and conditions will apply to reservations which are cancelled in part or in full as follows;

• 45 and 30 days prior to arrival 30% of the total amount will be due.
• 29 and 15 days prior to arrival 50% of the total amount will be due.
• 14 and 0 days prior to arrival 100% of the total amount will be due.
• For individual reservations please consult reservation confirmation, details available on request.

CHILDREN

Children of all ages are welcome at the Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge and Main Lodge.
Due to safety reasons, children younger than six years of age are unfortunately not permitted on the daily game drives. Children younger than twelve years of age may share the rooms with parents with a mximum of 1 child per chalet/tent and a maximum of 2 children in the Luxury Safari Suite.

Mkuze Falls Lodge Reservations

Please contact African Anthology on:

Tel: +27 (0)34 414 1018
Email: mkuze@mweb.co.za

The lodge reserves the right to restrict one night weekend or peak period bookings

Accommodation

Mkuze Falls Game Lodge consists of two main facility Lodges, eight luxurious Chalets and one Safari Lodge. All Chalets are built on raised wooden platforms and the spacious veranda of each unit provides fantastic views of the river, the waterfall and the surrounding hills.

The Chalets:

The characteristic thatched, twin-bedded chalets are spacious and each bed is fitted with its own mosquito net. Each Chalet has its own entrance and is equipped with telephone, air conditioning, fan and mini-bar. Luxurious en-suite facilities offer a bath, toilet, secluded outside shower and plunge pool. Each Chalet is completely private although panoramic vistas of the river and beyond can be enjoyed from some of the adjoining decks.

Safari Lodge:

The Mkuze Falls Safari Lodge consists of a spacious living and sleeping area, both with views up and downstream the Mkuze River and the waterfall. This lodge has a small but comfortable and well equipped kitchen and, of course, all the features of the other lodges like fans, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. The adjoining private outside shower and splash pool area is spacious and secluded. The Safari Lodge also has its own outside terrace with a unique view over the river. A better place to enjoy your intimate dinner will be hard to find.

Tented Camp:

Five 'Hemingway'-style East African safari tents are uniquely situated on the Mkuze River, overlooking a favourite winter waterhole where a wide variety of animals come to drink. The tents are built on wooden decks raised on stilts with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The facilities include a lounge, bar, boma and swimming pool.

Activities and Facilities

Facilities

The centrally located Main Lodge houses all the entertainment facilities. You will find a pleasant dining area, indoor pub and a shady terrace and swimming pool. The large lounge leads onto a spacious viewing deck which is built over the sloping riverbank. This veranda provides panoramic views of the winding Mkuze River and the wild, untamed landscape beyond.

Conferences

A fully equipped and air-conditioned conference room caters for eighteen participants. In the event of the Lodge being block-booked, the spacious Lounge may be converted into a functional and comfortable conference room as well.

Dining

Mkuze Falls Game Lodge employs highly experienced kitchen and waiting staff who have been trained to indulge and delight the most discerning guests. The menu varies daily and features a host of South African dishes including local venison specialities during the hunting season. Vegetarian meals are prepared on request. When the weather is fine, dinner or a South African 'braai' (barbecue) is served in the Boma, highlighted by Mkuze Falls Zulu dancers.

Safaris & Game Drives

Safaris or game drives take place in the early morning, late afternoon and early evening. The game drives are led by experienced game rangers and trained nature guides. Guests are encouraged to involve themselves in the safari experience by asking questions and interacting with their ranger. Mkuze Falls only admits a limited number of safari-vehicles to traverse the reserve at a time, no 'Bush-Rush' hours! 'Take five' in the heart of this beautiful landscape and enjoy your sundowners! You will find that the expertise of the rangers and guides is invaluable as they have an amazing ability to spot game in situations where the untrained eye sees nothing.

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Mkuze Falls

Lodge Setting	Lounge	Outside Shower
Private Plunge Pool	Spa	Spa
Luxury Chalet	Safari Suite	Safari Suite Deck
Safari Suite Lounge	Safari Suite Lounge
En-suite Bathroom	Bath	Bedroom
Tented Camp
Tented Lodge Bathroom	Tented Lodge Bedroom	Tented Lodge Bedroom
Tented Lodge Bedroom	Walkway To Room	Walkway
Tented Dining Room	Tented Lodge Lightning Strike	Tented Lodge Lounge
Tented Lodge Pool	Tented Lodge Bar Deck
The Setting & Wildlife
Big 5 Game Drives	Cheetah	Cheetah
Pride of Lions	Boat	Herd of Elephant
Main Lodge Viewing Deck	Young Male Lions	Main Lodge Breakfast Deck
Elephant	Leopard

Location (Google Map)