Mavela Game Lodge

Description

Experience a true African safari in this unfenced, family-owned luxury tented camp overlooking the valley of a world-class private reserve which offers a unique all-inclusive luxury, safari-style tented bush lodge that offers both local and international travelers intimate encounters with African wildlife. 

Mavela Game Lodge is nestled in the heart of the magnificent Big 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve, near Mkuze, in KwaZulu-Natal, is situated overlooking the magnificent scenery in the 23,000 hectares of the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, in the Mkuze Valley Lowveld of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The reserve is home to over 70 mammal species including Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Giraffe, Kudu, Nyala, Wildebeest, Zebra and the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant & Black & White Rhino).

Mavela Game Lodge is an open-plan, two-story thatched welcome area with lounging spots, an upstairs “ help yourself” bar and spacious dining facilities. These all lead out to a generous pool and large wooden veranda looking onto a small watering hole and vast views of the African bushveld.

Unwind and let your senses blend into nature when you stay of the seven, luxury safari-style tents. Each luxury tent is tastefully and modernly decorated to show off the best in safari luxury. Each room is complete with aircon, standing fans and luxurious Afri-Earth amenities complemented with crisp white linen on either single or king beds. There is an en-suite bathroom and shower plus an intimate outdoor shower that faces the views of the bushveld, which allows full privacy to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. Unwind on a large private deck looking out at the beautiful views with comfortable deck chairs and a birdbath in front of each tent, which birding enthusiasts can enjoy ticking off their lifers from the comfort of their veranda. Or if you’re wanting to indulge in a soothing safari yoga workout, we also provide yoga mats in each room for you to breathe it out over a stunning view. The entire camp is unfenced, allowing wildlife to roam free through the camp. In the evenings our guests will be escorted back to their rooms after dinner, for safety reasons. It’s our wish that when you stay at Mavela Game Lodge you’ll feel the intimacy of our safari lodge and gain a unique experience of what it means to truly live in the luxury of the African bush.

Explore the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in a customised open-top 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser, led by a knowledgeable guide. The guide will take you on a 3-4 hour drive through the reserve in search of our renowned wildlife while pointing out the subtleties of the ecosystem around you. Be prepared to get up close with the larger animals as the guide takes you off-road to get the best possible view. Game drives depart early morning and late afternoon when the animals are most active. This gives you the best chance of seeing incredible wildlife interactions – you may even be lucky enough to see a hunt!

Join the wildlife management team on a life-altering rhino dehorning experience. Rhino dehorning has proven to be an effective measure to deter rhino poaching and guests are encourage to join in and participate in this heart-warming, educational, hands-on experience. Get up close to wild rhino whilst assisting the team in collecting DNA samples and taking measurements, all of this contributing to the protection of the species. The procedure is not harmful in any way and our veterinarian and wildlife management team is highly experienced in ensuring the welfare of the rhino during the procedure. Please inquire in your booking if you wish to participate in their experience.