Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge – Manyoni Private Game Reserve
5-Star Big 5 Safari Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaLeopard Mountain Safari Lodge is an award-winning, family-run 5-star luxury lodge located in the heart of the 58,000-acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve (formerly Zululand Rhino Reserve). Renowned for its warm hospitality, conservation focus, and breathtaking views, the lodge offers guests an exclusive Big 5 safari experience with luxury suites, private plunge pools, fine dining, and a tranquil Africology Spa.
From the elevated main deck, guests enjoy sweeping panoramas across untouched bushveld, riverine forests, the Umsunduze River below, and the distant Lebombo Mountains.
9 luxurious air-conditioned suites with panoramic bushveld views
King-size double or twin beds
Private viewing decks with hammock & plunge pool
En-suite bathrooms with indoor bath & outdoor shower
Ceiling fans & mosquito netting (on request)
Spa treatments with Africology products
Main lodge deck, lounge, bar, dining room & boma
Children 12 years and older welcome
100% solar powered eco lodge
Each of the lodge’s 9 luxury suites offers uninterrupted bushveld views from a private veranda. Guests can relax in a hammock, cool off in their private plunge pool, or enjoy drinks from the minibar or tea station.
Spacious bathrooms include both indoor and outdoor showers, with thoughtful amenities for comfort. The lodge’s warm, welcoming atmosphere extends to the communal lounge, bar, dining room, and expansive viewing deck.
The Lodge has nine separate well appointed luxury suite, each with private bathrooms en suite. All with uninterrupted views of the bushveld from their private balconies. Relax in the comfortable hammock, take a refreshing swim and enjoy a drink from the minibar or tea station. Enjoy the activities Leopard Mountain Lodge has to offer or join your friendly hosts in our warm, inviting lounge, bar and dining-room where we will care for your every need in a relaxed atmosphere. Two guided game drives in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve (Zululand Rhino Reserve) and the opportunity to spend time at the 'hide' mid-day , sumptuous meals (boma dinners) accompanied by drinks and wines from their Diners Club, Diamond Status Wine List Cellar, relax in the tranquil surrounds that is Leopard Mountain Game Lodge.
The Manyoni Private Game Reserve (previously the Zululand Rhino Reserve) is now a Big 5 Game Reserve with the introduction of lion which are now breeding and doing so well in this game rich environment. The game experience is excellent with the opportunity of also seeing wild-dog and cheetah. It is here in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve that Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife have initiated a conservation project and have introduced a number of Black Rhino - so here one has a really good chance of seeing both the Black and White Rhino in their natural environment along with the other members of the Big 5, giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope.
Activities in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve
An early morning game drive followed by a full buffet or cooked breakfast is followed by a leisurely morning or alternatively you could pamper yourself with an Africology Spa Treatment.
Game Drives on the Manyoni Private Game Reserve
The Manyoni Private Game Reserve is the second release site of the WWF/ Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. The reserve is home to four of the Big Five, a wide variety of antelope and some inquisitive giraffe whilst jackal, genet, hyena and porcupine, have also been spotted on the reserve.
Join our experienced Leopard Mountain guides on a morning and sunset game drive that go out for approximately two hours in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve (Zululand Rhino Reserve). The sunset game drive allows for a short night-drive towards the end, in search of the elusive nocturnal animals and birds.