Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Zululand » HluhluweMakhasa Game Reserve and LodgeMakhasa Game Reserve and LodgeDescriptionMakhasa Game Reserve is found in the heart of KwaZulu Natal's wild and diverse wilderness region known as the Elephant Coast. It lies adjacent to the Mkhuze Game Reserve section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and in close proximity to Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the Sodwana Bay Coastal Reserve.
Makhasa Game Reserve incorporates five distinct habitats - one of which is the unique and pristine sand forest, home to an abundance of wildlife including leopard, rhino and buffalo. The reserve is also a haven to over 380 bird species including the African Broadbill and Pinkthroated Twinspot.
Makhasa Game Reserve provides a relaxing experience at a secluded, comfortable bush lodge. Guests stay in private thatched ensuite cabins. We invite you to unwind and relax on your own private deck or join us in the open lounge area and enjoy the view of the animals coming in for a drink at the waterhole. Guests can enjoy beautiful African sunsets and the amazing unspoilt beauty of the night.
Enjoy full catered meals and personalised attention which is only part of our commitment towards our clients.
Makhasa Game Reserve dinners are served in our open air boma beautifully lit with lanterns where guests can enjoy the crackling of the campfire. Breakfast and Lunch are served in the dining area where you can view the animals at the waterhole.
Enjoy thrilling game drives through the bushveld, observing a wide range of antelope like giraffe, zebra and scores of species unique to Africa's bushveld. Experience the unforgettable sounds of our feathered friends of the Bushveld. Delight yourself with nature walks, bush dinners and sundowners. Our experienced guides are available to answer all your questions.
Accommodation Makhasa's bush camp is a peaceful retreat set amongst indigenous trees. Beautiful wooden walk ways lead to each private, spacious and very comfortable ensuite cabin. The ensuite cabins nestled into the surrounding forest are beautifully built on stilts with reed walls and thatched roofs. Guests can enjoy relaxing or having a sundowner on their own private deck with Rhino, Buffalo , Nyala, Red Duiker and other species browsing beneath. The ensuite cabins have both a double and a single bed accommodating a maximum of 3 adults. The Ensuite bathrooms have a basin, toilet and a beautifully designed semi open-air shower. Tastefully decorated they create the true African bush feeling. Catering is all inclusive and consists of the following: - Tea and Coffee (Available throughout the day)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner served in the Boma around the campfire
Makhasa can cater for your specific requirement. Please advise us in advance so that preparation can be made.   
FacilitiesFacilities - Licensed Bar
- Dining Area and Boma
- Lounge Area with large deck to view the animals drinking at the waterhole
DirectionsDirections from Johannesburg:
From Johannesburg take the N17 to Leandra
From Leandra take the R29 through Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief and Pongola
Approximately 29 km after Pongola, you join the N2
Go SOUTH on the N2, past Mkuze and continue on until you get to the Hluhluwe turnoff.
Take the Hluhluwe turnoff and at the stop sign turn left.
Direction from Durban:
Take the N2 North from Durban
Take the Hluhluwe turnoff and at the stop sign turn right.
Directions from the N2 turn off to Hluhluwe and onto Makhasa Game Reserve:
Continue approximately 2.5km and you will reach Hluhluwe town. Go straight over the first three traffic circles following the signs to Sodwana Bay. At the fourth circle you will turn left.
Continue along this road for approximately 800m until you see the sign for Sodwana Bay.
Turn right and go over the railway line.
Continue on this road for 32km and turn left after the 2 sets of closely positioned speed bumps (Makhasa School is on your left) and continue for a further 500m turning right onto a gravel road to Makhasa Game Reserve (Signposted). Follow the gravel road for approximately 4.5km to the Makhasa gate at the end of the road. This gate will not be locked.
Proceed through the gate following the signs to the lodge.
Please do not forget to close the gate behind you.RatesRates June 2009 - 31 May 2010 Accommodation & Meals per night | Per Person Sharing | Per Single
Per Room | Per Child
<12 Sharing | | Dinner Bed & Breakfast (DBB) | R840.00 | R1,344.00 | R420.00 | | DBB + 1 Game Drive | R1,140.00 | R1,824.00 | R570.00 | | DBB + 2 Game Drives | R1,380.00 | R2,208.00 | R690.00 | | Full Board (DBB + Lunch) + 2 Game Drives | R1,440.00 | R2,304.00 | R720.00 | PLEASE NOTE - Lunch and snack menu available at the lodge throughout the day
- Tour operators welcome, please contact us for commission details and policy
- Free accommodation with covered parking available through prior arrangement for tour guides of groups with 8 adults or more.
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| Activities on the Reserve | Price Per Person | Package Upgrade Price | | Game Drive | R250.00 | R0.00 | | Game Walk | R250.00 | R0.00 | | Bird Walk | R250.00 | R0.00 | | Night Drive | R300.00 | R50.00 | | Rhino Tracking | R400.00 | R150.00 | | Leopard Tracking | R650.00 | R400.00 | | Buffalo Tracking | R400.00 | R150.00 | | Canoeing (Seasonal) | R250.00 | R0.00 | | Cultural Tours | R300.00 | R50.00 | | Bush Dinner | R320.00 | R70.00 | | Bush Breakfast | R300.00 | R50.00 | PLEASE NOTE - Activities included in packages can be upgraded at a difference in cost.
- Activities should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
- The Makhasa staff will gladly assist in booking activities in the surrounding Makhasa area. There are a vast selection of activities available, prices and information will be supplied on request.
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