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Mkuze Falls Lodge

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Children 12yrs and older welcome

Mkuze Falls LodgeMkuze Falls Game Reserve provides a unique and authentic taste of the African bush in the heart of one of South Africa’s most diverse conservation regions.
  • Game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Night drives

Mkuze Falls Lodge overlooks Shembe Mountain and the spectacular Mkuze waterfall and straddles the northern bank of the Mkuze River. The lodge is situated within a unique ecological region, which is host to a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna including elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and hippo and a wide variety of antelope species including nyala and red duiker.

Mkuze Falls lodge provides open-vehicle and guided walking safaris, a chance to probe and explore the surrounding wilderness and to unlock the mysteries of the wild. Mkuze combines the best of the bush with a refined elegance and fine cuisine.

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Facilities
The centrally located facilities include a pleasant dining area, lounge, an indoor pub, a shady terrace and a swimming pool. The viewing deck is built over the sloping river bank and overlooks the falls. In the heat of the day, you can relax under the shady palm trees and take a refreshing swim in the pool. In the evenings, enjoy some lively entertainment provided by the energetic, traditional Zulu dancers.

Highly experienced kitchen and waiting staff have been trained to indulge and delight the most discerning guests. The menu varies daily and features a host of South African dishes. Vegetarian meals are prepared on request. In fine weather, dinner or a South African 'braai' (barbecue) is served in the Boma.
Accommodation
8 thatched chalets and 1 safari suite

Rooms are built on raised wooden platforms and have spacious verandas. These private balconies provide stunning views of the Falls or the perennial Mkuze River to the hills beyond.
Rate includes
. Three superb meals daily
. High Tea
. Game Drive Beverages
. Coffees
. Morning and Evening Game Drives
Rate excludes
. Telephone calls
. Faxes
. Shop purchases
. Mini bar
. Drinks
. Gratuities
. Personal expenses
. Transport to and from the lodge
. Laundry service
Access
Scheduled flights:
- Richards Bay
- Durban

Charter flights:
- Johannesburg Airport - Pretoria - Mkuze Private Game reserve

Self-drive:
- 4.5 hours: Johannesburg to Mkuze
- 3.5 hours: Durban to Mkuze
- 2.0 hours: Richards Bay to Mkuze

Airstrip & Heli-pad landing facilities:
Airplane landing strip:
South 27º 40’ 237”
East 31º 40’ 377”
Runway elevation : 1190 Feet
Surface: Gravel
Length :1200m
Width : 15m
Common Frequency : 124.8

Helicopter landing-pad:
South 27º 40’ 637”
East 31º 39’ 907”
Elevation :
1190 Feet
Surface:
grass and gravel
Common Frequency : 124.8

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