South African Game Lodges – Game Reserves – Private Game Reserves

The Lodge features 9 luxurious suites with panoramic views. Each suite is a freestanding unit, constructed with local materials and thatch to seamlessly blend into the environment. Umzolozolo is situated in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve an area steeped in history and beauty.

When you arrive at Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge you will be introduced to your personal tracker and guide. He will be available to you during your stay and will escort you on two game drives daily, in an open-topped 4×4 game viewer. If you have a particular interest in any species, he will make it his personal mission to find it and share his in-depth knowledge of African wildlife with you.

Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands only 4 hours from Johannesburg, 2½ hours from Durban or 40 minutes from the Drakensberg, just off the main N3 freeway!

This Malaria-free area provides an unrivalled safari experience with the opportunity to view Africa’s Big 5, including cheetah, under African skies. Umzolozolo is an intimate, privately owned, luxury game lodge where you will be able to enjoy the biodiversity of the reserve in near solitude. Experienced, enthusiastic game rangers will accompany you on game drives in open-topped 4×4 game viewers, tracking the Big 5 and sharing their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife. At Umzolozolo, the emphasis is on personal service.

This luxurious lodge specializes in romantic getaways, honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, special birthdays, group family holidays, small weddings or just a great bush experience, ensuring that your safari is beyond expectation! Our superb facilities combine the thrill of the African bush with all the comforts of a 5 Star Hotel. The lodge features 4 luxurious suites, 4 luxurious chalets, as well as a presidential suite (with a private jacuzzi) all secluded and free standing. All the air-conditioned rooms have large picture windows to maximize game viewing. In addition to a private bathroom, each suite has an outdoor shower, so our guests can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Nambiti, an unforgettable African experience.