Fine Birding Area
Bonamanzi Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers a range of accommodation options to suit solos, families, couples and groups who are keen on birding, game drives and bush “braais”.

Unique Features

Abundant bird and animal viewing
Bush braais and breakfasts
Choice of seven accommodation options; catered and self catering
Guided bush walks, boat cruises and 4x4 game drives
Bird Safari - 29 birds on the red data list are found here. Over 408 recorded bird species.

Your Experience

At Bonamanzi Game Reserve, wake up to breakfast in the bush (champagne optional). Located close to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this region is a wonderland for those looking to completely immerse themselves in the untouched wilderness.

Take advantage of the daily game drives, boat cruises and bush walks led by experienced guides. Don’t forget your camera- you won't be disappointed. Bonamanzi is ideal for those looking for a relaxed, unpretentious environment. There are seven accommodation options to take advantage of in this game reserve in KwaZulu Natal. From luxury chalets, to camp sites and tree houses with panoramic views of the surrounding bush.

During your stay here, you are likely to encounter various animals, as they wander around the camps, such as warthogs and impala. Lalapanzi is the main camp at Bonamanzi Game Reserve, which is ideally perched around a watering hole making for excellent bird viewing opportunities from the bar and lounge area, which is raised on stilts. There is also a children’s playground and pool here, which keeps the youngsters occupied.

Make sure that you book a seat at the Bonamanzi Bush Braai (BBQ) during your stay. You can tuck into the local delicacies; potjie (a stew cooked on an open fire in a three legged pot) and venison dishes, as you enjoy the company of the other guests around the campfire.

Bonamanzi Game Reserve Accommodation

The treehouses at Bonamanzi Game Reserve near Lake St Lucia are a far cry from the one you had as a kid — they have air-conditioning and e...more