Zululand - Heart and Pulse of the Zulu Kingdom

Mkuzi Game Reserve, Zululand

In addition to the amazing variety of birds and animals, a rare forest of giant fig trees, Mkuzi offers a unique walking experience through a patch of umbrella thorns and ilala palms, over a swing bridge and into the hush of 25-metre high fig forest.

zoom A crowded waterhole in the Mkuzi Game Reserve

Mkuzi Game Reserve is situated in Northern Zululand, approximately 335km from Durban along the main North Coast road.

The reserve was established on 15 February 1912, and covers approximately 40 0000ha. More than 380 bird species have been recorded at Mkuzi, including fish eagles, kingfishers and a host of ducks and waders.The Bird- Watching hide at Nsumo Pan is a highlight of the reserve.

On game-viewing drives and guided walks through a wide variety of habitats, you may see rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu and impala.

The Mkuzi Game Reserve is the process of being incorporated into the Isimangaliso (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park).

Accommodation is available in Mantuma, Umkumbi, Nhlonhlela and Mkhayen camps. This accommodation ranges from lodge to tented bush camps.

For more information make use of the KZN Wildlife website or contact them at:
General Enquiries: (033) 845 1002
Reservations Office for hutted accommodation and wilderness trails
P.O. Box 13069
CASCADES,3202
Telephone: (033) 845 1000
Fax: (033) 845 1001

Copyright © Tourism KwaZulu-Natal