Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom · 12 units
Self Catering in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal
Madwaleni River Lodge is unfenced, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding natural beauty. Featuring 12 luxury tents & accommodating a total of 24 guests. Each tent is renowned for its unique design & has received award-winning distinction, offering unrivaled comfort & style.
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• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Air conditioning, Cleaning service, Plunge pool, Shower only.
• Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, Separate tub and shower, Air conditioning, Cleaning service, Plunge pool.
Description
Madwaleni River Lodge is Babanango Game Reserve's new ultra-luxury lodge situated in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The lodge is nestled into the banks of the iconic White Umfolozi River offering guests spectacular views of the rolling valleys and wilderness area. The lodge offers guests a choice of 12 luxury tented suites that accommodate 2 people each.
Furnished with twin beds that can convert to king-size beds or king-size beds with mosquito nets, each unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and his and hers basins. Family suites with interleading sections are available for larger bookings or families. Comfortably furnished, each unit has a lounge area, a drinks and coffee station, opening onto a patio with outdoor sun loungers and a plunge pool overlooking the beautiful surroundings. Guests will enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners with selected beverages included.
Guests will join our experienced guides for 2 game drives per day on the 22 000 hectare game reserve.
Property Amenities
- Library
- Bar / Lounge
- Conference facilities
- Gym
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Tour / sightseeing desk
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Turn down service
- Wake-up calls
- Ceiling fan
- Bar fridge
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Slippers
- Desk
- Plunge pool
- Hairdryer
- Balcony
- Fan
- Patio
- River view
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
All amenities
- Library
- Bar / Lounge
- Conference facilities
- Gym
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Tour / sightseeing desk
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Turn down service
- Wake-up calls
- Ceiling fan
- Bar fridge
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Slippers
- Desk
- Plunge pool
- Hairdryer
- Balcony
- Fan
- Patio
- River view
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
Nearby Attractions
- All inclusive in your stay:
- Game Drives (morning and afternoon)
- Bush Dining (weather dependent)
- Walking Safari (On request)
- Bird Watching (On request)
- Optional extra fee:
- Battlefield Tours
- Wildlife Monitoring
- Helicopter Conservation / Fence Patrols
- In-room Spa Treatments (Coming soon)
- Coppermine Tours (Coming soon)
- Zipline Adventures
All nearby attractions
- All inclusive in your stay:
- Game Drives (morning and afternoon)
- Bush Dining (weather dependent)
- Walking Safari (On request)
- Bird Watching (On request)
- Optional extra fee:
- Battlefield Tours
- Wildlife Monitoring
- Helicopter Conservation / Fence Patrols
- In-room Spa Treatments (Coming soon)
- Coppermine Tours (Coming soon)
- Zipline Adventures
Area Info
Babanango Game Reserve, located in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, is a showcase for one of the most ambitious rewilding projects in Southern Africa in recent years.
Set among the breathtaking topography of the upper White Umfolozi River Valley, the reserve occupies a vast wilderness area of over 20,000 hectares that is steeped in Zulu history and layered upon geological features that date back to the beginning of time.
The rugged mountains and valleys provide refuge for an extraordinary diversity of birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals, including the elusive aardvark and aardwolf.
With the recent return of the African elephant, Babanango Game Reserve is Big Five.
With highly knowledgeable guides and a range of activities to choose from, visitors to Babanango Game Reserve can be assured of an unrivalled safari experience.
Significant historical battle sites, such as Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, are located close by.
Directions
- DIRECTIONS FROM KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- There will be three toll gates on the way which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR15.50 to ZAR44.00.
- From King Shaka, merge onto the N2 Kwadukuza towards Tongaat and travel 79km.
- Take Exit 277 (the Gingindlovu turnoff) for the R66, continue for 800m then turn left onto the R66 towards Gingindlovu/Eshowe/Ulundi.
- Travel for 103km passing through Melmoth town Please ignore all signs referring to Babanango Town. Continue on the R66 until you merge onto the R34, towards Vryheid. Continue for 41km.
- Look out for the Babanango Game Reserve sign on your left. Enjoy your stay!
- [Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
- Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads and you maybe drive past many cows and goats whom can walk across the road at any given time.
- ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 3 HOURS 30 MINS
- TOTAL DISTANCE: 228KM
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- DIRECTIONS FROM CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG
- There will be three toll gates on the way which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR300 to ZAR350.
- Take the N3 south out of Johannesburg for about 150km. After you pass through Villiers, take Exit 133 and turn left onto the R34 towards Vrede. After 13km, turn right onto the R103, then after 15km turn left onto the R34. Travel for 13.5km to get to Vrede, then turn right to stay on the R34. After 89km, turn left and then continue straight for 12km until you come to the N11. Turn right onto the N11 and continue for 1.2km, then turn left on to the R34 towards Utrecht. After 75.6km, turn left onto the R33/R34 and proceed
- for 23km. Turn right onto the R34 and proceed for 6km, and then turn right again to stay on the R34. After 57km, look out for the Babanango Game Reserve sign on your right. Enjoy your stay!
- [Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
- Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads and you maybe drive past many cows and goats whom can walk across the road at any given time.
- ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 6 HOURS
- TOTAL DISTANCE: 455KM
Cancellation Policy
- PAYMENT POLICY
- All reservations require a 50% deposit to secure booking date/s
- All deposits must be paid within 72 hours of making a reservation - failure to receive funds in the stipulated time will result in cancellation of your reservation
- Full and final settlement of a reservation must be made no later than 14
- days before arrival
- Any reservations made 30-days or less before arrival will require full
- settlement within 24 hours of making a reservation
- Payments can be made via bank transfer / electronic funds transfer (eft),
- online with your VISA debit card, VISA credit card or Mastercard through
- our online payment portal, which is hosted by PayGate or Cash deposits,
- however, be aware that cash deposits will attract a fee of 3% of the amount
- payable.
- The property does not accept cash payments.
- Identification documents must be presented upon arrival.
- Card payments, Secure EFT and Zapper transactions can be processed through the below link:
- https://paylink.paygate.co.za/?p1=6R10
- Please make sure the link you click on directs you to Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd DPO Link.
- Enter the Reference obtained from Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd
- Enter the ZAR amount without the currency symbol or commas.
- Use a decimal point for cents. Amount format example: 1000.00
- CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT POLICY
- 4 weeks before arrival - 100% of the full amount
- All cncellations and amendments must be made in writing.
- All amendments made to bookings paid in full are subject to availability
- and will incur a R1,000 penalty change fee per booking.
- Bookings paid in full cannot be amended 7 days before arrival. Should changes be made within this time frame - this will be subject to availability and lodge manager’s discretion.
- A 10% postponement fee applies to changes made prior to the cancellation period taking effect.
- Postponed bookings made under special rates will expire, and new booking period rates
- will apply.
Conditions
PAYMENT POLICY
• All reservations require a 50% deposit to secure booking date/s
• All deposits must be paid within 72 hours of making a reservation - failure to receive funds in the stipulated time will result in cancellation of your reservation
• Full and final settlement of a reservation must be made no later than 14
days before arrival
• Any reservations made 30-days or less before arrival will require full
settlement within 24 hours of making a reservation
• Payments can be made via bank transfer / electronic funds transfer (eft),
online with your VISA debit card, VISA credit card or Mastercard through
our online payment portal, which is hosted by PayGate or Cash deposits,
however, be aware that cash deposits will attract a fee of 3% of the amount
payable.
The property does not accept cash payments.
Identification documents must be presented upon arrival.
Card payments, Secure EFT and Zapper transactions can be processed through the below link:
https://paylink.paygate.co.za/?p1=6R10
Please make sure the link you click on directs you to Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd DPO Link.
Enter the Reference obtained from Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd
Enter the ZAR amount without the currency symbol or commas.
Use a decimal point for cents. Amount format example: 1000.00
CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT POLICY
•4 weeks before arrival - 100% of the full amount
•All cncellations and amendments must be made in writing.
•All amendments made to bookings paid in full are subject to availability
and will incur a R1,000 penalty change fee per booking.
•Bookings paid in full cannot be amended 7 days before arrival. Should changes be made within this time frame - this will be subject to availability and lodge manager’s discretion.
•A 10% postponement fee applies to changes made prior to the cancellation period taking effect.
•Postponed bookings made under special rates will expire, and new booking period rates
will apply.
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