Bonamanzi Game Park in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal (original) (raw)

Bonamanzi Game Park is a highly recommended KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Zululand.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

The 4,000 ha, Bonamanzi Private Game Park was proclaimed a natural heritage site in 1995 for it's diverse habitats and it's outstanding natural features such as it's view over False Bay and St Lucia.

Holding many surprises for its visitors, the varied Hluhluwe accommodation is complimented by diverse terrain that never ceases to surprise one. A game drive on this reserve will include a journey through the magical and mysterious fever tree forest, savannah grasslands, dense sand forests, vast swamp lands and the ever changing Hluhluwe river with it's abundant bird life.

Hluhluwe Accommodation

Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers an array of accommodation to suit most needs.

Our accommodation ranges from our comfortable 3-star combo's or Luxury chalets at the Lalapanzi Camp to our private Luxury Dinizulu Camp at Bonamanzi Game Reserve.

Then there are always our well-known self-catering Tree Lodge.

Please see the individual unit descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Child Friendly

Keeping children occupied at Bonamanzi is no a problem, as all the Camps have swimming pools and there is a children's play ground at Lalapanzi Camp. There is also a daily crocodile and tortoise educational tour. Activities are not only restricted to walks and game drives, as The Hluhluwe River offers guests the opportunity of participating in superb river safaris, which are particularly suitable for guests who appreciate birds.

Wildlife

The animals that you could encounter at Bonamanzi include amongst others, Elephant, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Crocodile, Hippo, varied antelope species, Warthog and Hyena. Threatened species such as the four toed elephant shrew, suni, reed duiker and birds such as the Pink throated Twinspot, Rudd's Apalis, Neergaards Sunbird, and the lemon breasted canary. Rhinos have recently been re-introduced and are settling well. If this is not enough for you then Bonamanzi is a mere twenty minute drive from the famous Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park with the big 5.

Game Viewing

The great thing about Bonamanzi is, besides the game drives you are able to do guided walking safaris as well as unguided walks as there are well laid out trails for the adventurous. The rangers at Bonamanzi provide all the �scientific� information on the flora and fauna as well as a host of tales on the local folk lore.

The staff at Bonamanzi complete your experience with charm and efficient service. Their commitment and pride in being part of this jewel of Zululand permeates every aspect of your stay.

Additional Facilities

Lalapanzi Restaurant:
For those staying in self-catering accommodation, meals can be booked at reception. Meals are buffet styleset menu depending on the number of guests.

Bush Braai:
This is an African barbecue served at the waters edge at Dinizulu Dam by night. Served by candlelight, you sample local delicacies. The atmosphere is truly African.

Lalapanzi Lounge:
A splendid split levelled thatch and log lounge built up on stilts over the dam provides one with breathtaking sunsets, excellent birding and game viewing. Multi channel television is available.

Lalapanzi Pool:
The pool offers guest a chance to relax and cool off on those hot summer days under the swaying fronds of the Lala Palm.