Ubizane Safari Lodge

Ubizane Safari Lodge is set in the heart of the 1,500 hectare Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, which boasts a variety of game, including white rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, most species of antelope, and over 350 species of birdlife. Adjacent to Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is the renowned Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest in Africa, where the Big 5 roam the bush.

Daily afternoon excursions into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in open game viewing vehicles offer guests the opportunity of viewing a wide assortment of African wildlife including the Big 5, whilst morning game drives are done on the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve itself.

Those looking to get really close to nature can embark on foot with a trained game ranger to see the wonders of the African bush close up. The foot safaris are ideal for all and give guests the opportunity of truly experiencing the African bush.

The horseback safaris in a neighbouring wildlife reserve (additional cost) add a whole new dimension to game viewing. The wildlife are totally at ease with the horses and guests have an opportunity of getting close up to the game.

The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in 24 comfortable thatched rondavels looking up at the sweep of Ubizane Mountain. The chalets each have a fully equipped kitchen and all bedrooms are en-suite with ceiling fans.

Families will love the relaxed atmosphere of this traditional African reserve with its dining boma, and swimming pool for those sweltering Zululand days.

Rates Include

BB Basis: Breakfast is included. All activities and lunch/dinner are additional.
DBB Basis: Breakfast and dinner are included. All activities and lunch are additional.
FI Basis: Breakfast; dinner; and 1 Ubizane and 1 Hluhluwe shared game drive per day are included.

Children Policy

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. All children are allowed on Ubizane game drives (am - 2 hours), but only children over the age of 5 are allowed on the Hluhluwe game drives (pm - 3 hours). Babysitting services are available.

Directions For Drivers

From Durban: Proceed on the N2 North, past Tongaat, Stanger, Empangeni, Mtubatuba to Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe/Sodwana Bay off-ramp. It is also signposted Zululand Tree Lodge. At the top of the off-ramp turn left onto the P453. Travel a further 2.5 km and you will see the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve entrance on your left.

From Johannesburg: Proceed on the Witbank freeway (N4) towards Middelburg. At Middelburg take the N11 to Ermelo. At Ermelo take the R29 to Piet Retief, Pongola to Mkhuze and then Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe/Sodwana off-ramp. At the top of the off-ramp turn right onto the P453 over the N2 flyover. Travel a further 2.5 km and you will see the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve entrance on the left.

Please note that you drive through the reserve to get to the lodge - do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

General Information For Guests

The Hluhluwe morning game drive times vary seasonally - times will be confirmed upon arrival at the lodge.

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