Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve – Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Self-Catering and Fully Catered Safari Lodges
Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve – Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Self-Catering and Fully Catered Safari Lodges
Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
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Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
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Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
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Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
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Bonamanzi Safari Lodge
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2 Bed Tree House
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2 Bed Tree House
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
2 Bed Tree House
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
2 Bed Tree House
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
2 Bed Tree House
Image courtesy of Kim Strudwick
Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve is situated just south of Hluhluwe Village, stretching to the Hluhluwe River and False Bay Park on Lake St Lucia. Renowned as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier birding destinations, the reserve offers diverse habitats – coastal grassland, tropical forest, and woodland. While Bonamanzi itself is a “Small Big 4” reserve (all except lion), the famous Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is only a 30-minute drive away for a full Big 5 safari experience.
Accommodation options at Bonamanzi range from self-catering treehouses and lodges to the catered Lalapanzi Camp, all of which may use the restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and other central facilities.
Bonamanzi Accommodation Options
Bonamanzi Tree Houses
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2-Bed Tree House: Sleeps 2 in single beds. Includes a bedroom, kitchen (2-plate mini-oven, microwave, fridge), bathroom with shower & toilet. Bath towels supplied. Basic cutlery & crockery provided. (Guests to bring swimming towels and firewood – available for purchase on site.)
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4-Bed Tree House (Family Unit): Sleeps 4 (1 twin + 1 double). Same facilities as above, with two bedrooms.
Bonamanzi Game Lodge (Sleeps 10)
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5 en-suite bedrooms (3 in the main lodge, 2 off the veranda).
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3 double rooms + 2 twin rooms.
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Fully equipped kitchen, dining area (seats 8), lounge with TV.
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Swimming pool, built-in braai, air-conditioning.
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Private, with access to the restaurant & facilities at main reception (3 km).
Bonamanzi Tree Lodge (Sleeps 6)
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Wooden stilted lodge with 3 en-suite bedrooms, all with verandas.
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Bedrooms can be twin or king.
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Air-conditioned, towels provided.
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Open-plan kitchen, dining & lounge area overlooking a waterhole.
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Private downstairs braai, satellite TV, veranda deck.
Bonamanzi Dinizulu Lodge (Sleeps 6)
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3 separate air-conditioned thatched en-suite units around a pool.
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1 double + 2 twin units.
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Main thatched building with kitchen, dining & lounge.
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Veranda overlooking Dinizulu Dam.
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Oval braai area, ablution block. Firewood available from reception (3 km).
Bonamanzi Lalapanzi Camp (Catered Option)
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Chalets set in Sand Forest, near the restaurant & pool area.
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Thatched structures, each with 4 en-suite air-conditioned rooms with private verandas.
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Tea/coffee facilities, generator backup.
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Ideal for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast or Full Board packages.
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Restaurant meals include boma dinners and bush dining experiences.
Bonamanzi Nyala Lodge (Sleeps 18)
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9 twin bedrooms (3 en-suite, 6 sharing 2 showers & 2 toilets).
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Fully equipped kitchen, lounge & dining area.
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Large covered veranda, built-in braai.
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Not private (near other lodges/campsites).
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Guests can refill containers with free reverse osmosis water at the bar.
Additional Information
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Guests are welcome to self-drive in Bonamanzi or book open vehicle game drives into Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park.
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Children: Under 12 pay 50% when sharing with adults. Children under 3 not permitted on activities.
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Firewood Policy: No outside wood may be brought in (due to Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle). Wood is available for purchase at reception.
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Facilities: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, guided activities, WiFi at Lalapanzi Camp.
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Conservation Levy: R175 per car per night (payable directly).
Far & Wild Safaris recommends Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve as an excellent “base” for exploring Hluhluwe iMfolozi. We offer advice, up-to-date rates, and secure bookings.
