Makhasa Private Game Lodge is situated within an ancient and rare sand forest located within the Munywana Game Reserve and alongside the &Beyond Phinda Game Reserve. Makhasa Private Game Lodge offers tranquil lodging accented by the sights and sounds of the bush. The Phinda Game Reserve and Zuka Game Reserve form part of the World renowned Munywana Game Reserve into which the Makhasa Nature Reserve was recently included when fences were dropped with Phinda Game Reserve to create a larger conservation area.
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.
The lodge features 6 private suites all of which have en-suite bathrooms, king size beds, shaded balconies with glass doors and air conditioning. Breakfast and lunch are served on the deck, with a shaded view of the nearby watering hole. Guests can expect all sorts of wildlife visitors, including members of the Big 5, to make an appearance. Be sure to relax on the deck while joining the waterhole callers. Wi-Fi connectivity is available throughout the lodge and suites.
Whether tracking, photographing or birding, guests can expect a plentiful place to be inspired and rejuvenated.
Travelling time from Durban is approximately 3 hours (Approximately 340Km) and 7 hours from Johannesburg (Approximately 620Km). Should you wish to travel by air the closest Airports are Richards Bay and King Shaka.
