Situated in the heart of historic Zululand in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve is one of only two Private Game Reserves in the region where guests can view the 'Big 5' - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant and for bird lovers, nearly 430 species of birds are resident.

Overlooking the Mkuze Waterfall, the lodge features nine luxurious thatched Chalets and one Safari Suite, accommodating eighteen guests in utmost comfort and style. All these rooms have a breathtaking view of the river, private plunge-pools and an outside shower and air-conditioned bedroom.

Guests can relax in the lounge, view animals from the wooden deck, sip cocktails in the swimming pool or recount their sightings of the day in the bar, as well as Taste South African food with sophisticated flair. You are invited to join the open-vehicle safaris with experienced field guides and rangers who also conduct bird, bush and game walks on request. Game and bird walks are conducted professionally and safely in a close encounter. The unique ecosystems of riverine, wetland, lowveld bushveld and montane grassland provide the diversity and large quantity of bird and animal species, big and small.