Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Outdoor Adventure for the Family

Bonamanzi Game Reserve is located in the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, and offers more than just a wildlife safari experience. In 1995 it was proclaimed a Natural Heritage Site in recognition of the reserve’s biodiversity. This beautiful privately-owned 4000 hectare game reserve also offers insight into the heart of the Zulu culture of South Africa, offering a full 360-degree African experience. 

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The Bonamanzi Game Reserve is situated alongside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a region filled with life-rich lagoons, coastal forests, pristine beaches and open marshlands. The reserve offers views of both False Bay and the Lalapanzi Dam. Bonamanzi Game Reserve is a prime location for game watching and experiencing the natural order of life in the wild.

Common wildlife sightings include warthog, impala, leopard, giraffe, buffalo and zebra all wandering through this breathtaking landscape they call home. Game drives into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, which boasts the Big Five can be arranged. At the Bonamanzi Game Reserve, outdoor activities include safari drives, boat cruises, bird watching (over 408 recorded bird species), guided walks and culture tours.

These waterlands are shelters to many hippo families and many exotic bird species such as flamingoes and spoonbills. Bonamanzi Game Reserve is also child-friendly, making this a great outdoor adventure for the whole family. From wildlife, beaches, nature trails and learning about South Africa’s rich heritage, Bonamanzi Game Reserve has something special to offer all who venture here.

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