Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge

Sungulwane Game Lodge, accommodation in Mtubatuba Kwazulu Natal

Description

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge is conveniently located between the world renowned, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & Mkuze Game Reserves and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia). As a member of Self Drive Africa, our focus is on personal service & value for money.

Our dedicated staff prides themselves on making your stay memorable and the exquisite setting of our en-suite, air-conditioned rooms, will let you truly unwind in exclusive, casual, understated style.

Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine on the patio, overlooking a waterhole frequented by birds & some game. Take part in one of our wildlife or cultural safaris offered on Sungulwane Conservancy or in the surrounding area, or simply relax by the pool or in the lounge and watch nature slowly unfold around you. The African Bush awaits you!

General - please bear in mind that the camp is not fenced in and that animals have right of way. The pool is also not fenced in. We do not allow guests to walk or drive around un-guided under any circumstances - no exceptions will be made. We do not have any self catering facilities & do not allow quad bikes.

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge is a unique and picturesque privately owned  Game farm located at the foothills of the Lebombo Mountains in the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site. (previously known as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park)

The farm owned by the well-known Zululand ‘trading’ family, the Morrison’s  of Makakatana on the Western shores of Lake St Lucia, was formerly a cattle farm. With their passion for wildlife and conservation, John and Bruce Morrison have fenced the farm, and worked extremely hard to restore it to its natural habitat.  

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge offers comfortable Three Star Graded accommodation in Zululand. Our rates include a full English breakfast and a gourmet Farm Style three course dinner, which you can enjoy in our cosy dining facility. 

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge offers wonderful and exciting game drives in the Sungulwane Conservancy. 

Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge is in close proximity to the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, wich offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imagineable .

The name was recently changed from Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, to reflect the many areas that make up the 220 000 ha Game Park, namely Kosi Bay, Lake Sibaya, Sodwana Bay, Mkuze Game Reserve, False Bay, Fanies Island, Charters Creek, Lake St Lucia and Cape Vidal. All these wonderfull places which are a must for exploring tourists are easisly accessible from Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge.

What to bring along
Good quality sunglasses - preferably polarized.
Sun hat
Good walking shoes
Swimsuit
Warm winter jersey / jumper / jacket
Light rain gear for summer months (late November to April)
Camera equipment and plenty of film / extra digital memory cards
If you wear contact lenses, we recommend a pair of back-up glasses, in case you get irritation from dust whilst on safari
Binoculars
Personal toiletries
Moisturising cream and sunscreen
Insect repellent (available in local shops)
A small torch / flashlight is often very useful

Attractions

The following activities are offered on Sungulwane Conservancy:

Sun-downer game drive – 3 hours or Morning game drive – 2hrs or Night drive – 45 min – 1 hour

This activity affords you the relaxed mobility of a vehicle but still to be able to touch, smell, hear and get that perfect photograph! Our guides are happy to answer as many questions as they can and have reference libraries for the more intricate ones!

Mountain bike trail – 2 hours

We have a couple of excellent rocky slopes for the more experienced, adventurous riders & several more gentle rides for those who just want to stretch their legs a little.

Nature walk – 1½ hour

A much more intimate way to explore the bush! Suddenly you experience a lot that you miss in everyday life. You have an opportunity to learn how everything in nature has its place! Please note that the purpose of the walks is not to see game, but to see the smaller things one tends to miss out on in your daily life, like the insects, plants & birds. (Remember to bring comfortable shoes.)

Safaris in the area

Vula Zulu Cultural village (10 km)
Guided tour & Zulu dancing

Elephant Educational (15km)
Educational talk & interaction

Mkuze, Pongola Dam & surrounds (40km)
Boat cruise (3 – 4 hours)
Tiger fishing (half day or full day)
Lebombo mountain scenic drives
Health & beauty treatments

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (40 km)
Open vehicle guided game drives:
4 Hours, 6 Hours or full day, incl. bush BBQ lunch

St Lucia & Cape Vidal (120 km)
Cape Vidal Eco safari half day or full day incl. lunch
Horse safari, reserve or beach (1hr)
Horse safari, beach & reserve (2½ hrs)
Hippo & crocodile boat cruise (2 hrs)
Guided birding walks
Turtle tours (6 hrs, incl. dinner - seasonal)
Estuary Kayaking (2hrs)
Whale watching (2 – 3 hrs)
Fishing (fly / rock & surf – 3 hrs)

Sodwana Bay (90km)
Quad bike tours
Horse ride in the reserve (1 or 2 hrs)
Horse ride on the beach (1 or 2 hrs)
Discover Scuba Diving Course
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Deep-sea fishing

Cheetah & serval project (60 km)
Guided tour & feeding (16h30)

Another wonderful tourist attraction is the Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Park.
Established in 1895, it is the oldest Game Park in Africa. The Park has 2 gates, the northern gate – Memorial Gate and the southern gate – Nyalazi Gate, which are easily accessible from Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge.

The Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Park offers guided full day drives or you can view the game in the luxury of your own vehicle. Maps are available at both entance gates.

Should you wish to explore the Park in the comfort of your own vehicle, you can book a farm style picnic basket from the Chef at Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge and enjoy  a picnic at one of the various picnic sites in the Park.
You can also enjoy a gourmet lunch in the Parks restaurant.

The park covers 96 000 ha and contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora. It also became world renowned for its White Rhino.

The following activities are also available, all within comfortable driving distance from Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge:

· Lake St Lucia Boat Cruises
· Mkuze Game Park Game drives
· Deep Sea Fishing
· Whale Watching
· Turtle Tours
· Scuba Diving
· Snorkelling
· Canoe Trips
· Cape Vidal Beach Safaris
· Guided Bird Walks
· Beach Horse Trails

For a wonderful day out, activities can be booked by the Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge knowledgeable staff.

Facilities

The main building hosts reception, the dining room, bar & two spacious lounges. One lounge has a fire place & informal book exchange while the other is close to reception with loads of information on safaris in our area & other parts of the country. Although we have a television with limited satelite channels, we encourage guests to rather listen to the sounds of the bush. The tea & coffee buffet is available throughout the day & we serve a light afternoon tea daily around 15h30. We have a lovely pool & pool towels are provided for guest use. We serve dinner in our open-air boma & breakfast on the patio as often as the weather allows us to do so. The patio overlooks a small waterhole & one often sees up to 40 different species of bird & some of the smaller game species while sitting there quietly with a drink.

Services - we can cater for small private weddings, conferences, birthdays, romantic engagements & offer honeymoon packages. A laundry service is available at a minimal extra charge. We offer a reservations service for several other safari operators in the area & can assist you with car-hire & accommodation in other areas as well.

Cuisine - we offer various catered packages, including Bed & breakfast, Dinner, bed & breakfast & Full board. Special dietary requirements are catered for by prior arrangement. Picnic hampers for day excursions are available on request - please give us enough time to pack you a feast!

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