Mbuluzi Game Reserve

Mbuluzi Game Reserve is a private game reserve lying in the foothills of the Lubombo Mountain range. A shareblock development, this reserve offers visitor accommodation in three luxury family lodges, situated on the banks of the Mlawula River.

The reserve has a wide variety of indigenous trees and plenty of wildlife, from antelope such as kudu, nyala and duiker to the water-loving hippo and crocodile. Other species on the reserve include wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, duiker, bush pig warthogs, giraffe and jackal. This is also the ideal place for the keen birder with over 300 species having been recorded, including some rare and uncommon species, such as the Whitebacked Night Heron, African Finfoot, Narina Trogon, Yellow Wagtail and the Greyhooded Kingfisher.

There are five walking trails in the reserve. Two are interpretative and the rest are self guided. The reserve is accessible by car, but because of the nature of the terrain inside the reserve, vehicles with a high clearance are recommended and open backed 4x4 vehicles are available for hire by guests. The network of sand roads is also ideal for mountain biking and jogging.

Accommodation facilities:

Singwe Lodge has four double rooms with en suite bathrooms and showers. Two of the rooms have a beautiful outdoor shower just off the bathroom and they also have their own wooden deck, leading off the bedroom, that overlooks the Mlawula River. A perfect place to sit with an early morning cup of tea and look for the uncommon African Finfoot or watch as a Giant Kingfisher dives for his breakfast.

Mphangele Lodge has two double rooms with en suite bathrooms, and a single room. This is a smaller lodge with a more intimate atmosphere. A large veranda leads off the living area and a path takes one down to a lovely wooden deck that overlooks the Mlawula River. A peaceful place to while away an afternoon, listening to the birds, and, if you are lucky, catch a glimpse of the timid bushbuck picking its’ way delicately along the river bank.

Nkankanka Lodge has four double rooms, with en suite bathrooms and showers. Each has it’s own view into the bush or towards the river and sliding doors that allow you to enjoy the peace and beauty of the bush from the privacy of your room. Here is a well-laid out network of trails and guests can walk from their lodge, or drive and start a trail from some other point of interest. The trails inter-link and can be walked individually or connected to make a longer hike.