Situated 50 kms from Vryheid in malaria-free northern KwaZulu-Natal, Babanango Game Reserve boasts 22 000-hectares of pristine wilderness waiting to be explored by conservation and nature enthusiasts. The Reserve offers guests a captivating bush experience and the opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking conservation project that will benefit local communities and protect precious wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
Babanango Game Reserve has recently introduced 2 of the big five to the protected area, with the remainder of the Big-Five to call the reserve home over the next two years. Visitors can also expect to encounter giraffe, hyena, zebra, several antelope species as well as the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. Lodges on the reserve include Babanango Valley Lodge, Zulu Rock, and Matatane Lodge – each unique in their offering and experience.
Babanango Valley Lodge is a luxury safari lodge in the heart of Zululand perfect for nature lovers wanting to escape city life. The lodge overlooks the picturesque Nsubeni River Valley with glistening granite koppies, sandstone cliffs, and quartzite ridges stretching into the far distance where the White Umfolozi River flows.
The lodge is set in Babanango Valley Private Nature Reserve, which boasts 4 000-hectares of pristine bushveld and is home to giraffe, hyena, zebra, several antelope species as well as the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. Buffalo have recently been introduced to the reserve with plans for the remainder of the Big-Five over the next two years.
The lodge is set in Babanango Valley Private Nature Reserve, which boasts 4 000-hectares of pristine bushveld and is home to giraffe, hyena, zebra, several antelope species as well as the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. Buffalo have recently been introduced to the reserve with plans for the remainder of the Big-Five over the next two years.
Two of the Big 5 are on the Game Reserve with plans to become a fully Big 5 Game Reserve.
- Game Drives
- Walking Tours
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Copper Mine Tours
Family Room - These family rooms feature a bath or shower, a special turn-down service and daily housekeeping. These rooms have views of the landscape and mountains.
Luxury Room - These luxury rooms feature either a bath or shower. A special turn-down is offered and daily housekeeping is provided. These rooms have views of the landscape and Mountains.
Honeymoon Suite - These honeymoon suites feature a four-poster bed and a bathroom with a bath or shower. A special turn-down service is offered and daily housekeeping is provided. These rooms have views of the landscape and mountains.
These family rooms feature a bath or shower, a special turn-down service and daily housekeeping. These rooms have views of the landscape and mountains.
These honeymoon suites feature a four-poster bed and a bathroom with a bath or shower. A special turn-down service is offered and daily housekeeping is provided. These rooms have views of the landscape and mountains.
These luxury rooms feature either a bath or shower. A special turn-down is offered and daily housekeeping is provided. These rooms have views of the landscape and Mountains
- All reservations require a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure availability
- 25% surcharge for single travelers
- All deposits must be paid within 48 hours of making a reservation
- Full and final settlement of reservation must be paid no later than 30 days prior to arrival
- Any reservation made 30 days or less prior to arrival will require full settlement within 24 hours of making a reservation.
- 60+ days before arrival date – 20% of total reservation value (non-refundable deposit)
- 59 to 31 days prior to arrival date – 50% of the total reservation value
- 30 to 0 days prior to arrival date – 100% of the total reservation value
Payment Policy:
Flexible - 30 days
LANSERIA INT. AIRPORT DIRECTIONS:
Take the N3 south out of Johannesburg for about 150 km.
After you pass through Villiers, take Exit 133 and turn left onto the R34 towards Vrede.
After 13 km, turn right onto the R103, then after 15 km turn left onto the R34.
Travel for 13.5 km to get to Vrede, then turn right to stay on the R34.
After 89 km, turn left and then continue straight for 12 km until you come to the N11.
Turn right onto the N11 and continue for 1.2 km, then turn left on to the R34 towards Utrecht.
After 75.6 km, continue straight onto the P54 over the Bloedrivier.
Travel for 39 km to the town of Nqutu, then continue straight onto the R68/Isandlwana Road.
After 37 km until you see a green sign D139 - turn left.
Proceed for 1 km and turn left at the signposted private road to Babanango Valley Lodge.
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Children under 4 Years Old - Free of Charge
Children Age 4 to 11 Years Old - 50% of Rack Rate
Children Age 12 Years Old and Over - 100% of Rack Rate
