Bonamanzi Game Park Hluhluwe Hotel, Accommodation KwaZulu Natal
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Bonamanzi Game Park is a highly recommended KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Zululand.

About Bonamanzi Game Park

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • Safari / bush walks by arrangement
  • Some of the Big 5

The 4,000 ha, Bonamanzi Private Game Park was proclaimed a natural heritage site in 1995 for it's diverse habitats and it's outstanding natural features such as it's view over False Bay and St Lucia.

Holding many surprises for its visitors, the varied Hluhluwe accommodation is complimented by diverse terrain that never ceases to surprise one. A game drive on this reserve will include a journey through the magical and mysterious fever tree forest, savannah grasslands, dense sand forests, vast swamp lands and the ever changing Hluhluwe river with it's abundant bird life.

Hluhluwe Accommodation

Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers an array of accommodation to suit most needs.

Our accommodation ranges from our comfortable 3-star combo's or Luxury chalets at the Lalapanzi Camp to our private Luxury Dinizulu Camp at Bonamanzi Game Reserve.

Then there are always our well-known self-catering Tree Lodge.

Please see the individual unit descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Child Friendly

Keeping children occupied at Bonamanzi is no a problem, as all the Camps have swimming pools and there is a children's play ground at Lalapanzi Camp. There is also a daily crocodile and tortoise educational tour. Activities are not only restricted to walks and game drives, as The Hluhluwe River offers guests the opportunity of participating in superb river safaris, which are particularly suitable for guests who appreciate birds.

Wildlife

The animals that you could encounter at Bonamanzi include amongst others, Elephant, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Crocodile, Hippo, varied antelope species, Warthog and Hyena. Threatened species such as the four toed elephant shrew, suni, reed duiker and birds such as the Pink throated Twinspot, Rudd's Apalis, Neergaards Sunbird, and the lemon breasted canary. Rhinos have recently been re-introduced and are settling well. If this is not enough for you then Bonamanzi is a mere twenty minute drive from the famous Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park with the big 5.

Game Viewing

The great thing about Bonamanzi is, besides the game drives you are able to do guided walking safaris as well as unguided walks as there are well laid out trails for the adventurous. The rangers at Bonamanzi provide all the “scientific” information on the flora and fauna as well as a host of tales on the local folk lore.

The staff at Bonamanzi complete your experience with charm and efficient service. Their commitment and pride in being part of this jewel of Zululand permeates every aspect of your stay.

Additional Facilities

Lalapanzi Restaurant:
For those staying in self-catering accommodation, meals can be booked at reception. Meals are buffet styleset menu depending on the number of guests.

Bush Braai:
This is an African barbecue served at the waters edge at Dinizulu Dam by night. Served by candlelight, you sample local delicacies. The atmosphere is truly African.

Lalapanzi Lounge:
A splendid split levelled thatch and log lounge built up on stilts over the dam provides one with breathtaking sunsets, excellent birding and game viewing. Multi channel television is available.

Lalapanzi Pool:
The pool offers guest a chance to relax and cool off on those hot summer days under the swaying fronds of the Lala Palm.

Features you'll appreciate

  • swimming
    pool
  • air-con
  • wifi
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • kitchenette
  • room service
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Disabled equipped
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: allowed
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with M-Net)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Childcare / babysitting service
  • Concierge
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Health spa
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Security (24 hour)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Functions

  • Air-conditioning
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar
  • Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Co-ordinator (in-house)
  • Dance floor
  • Disabled equipped
  • Exhibition space
  • Gazebo
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Parking
  • Podium
  • Standard conf. equipment
  • Team building facilities
  • Wheelchair friendly

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Restaurant / dining room
  • Room service

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Lalapanzi Deluxe Chalet

Qty: 11
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Lalapanzi Combo

Qty: 28
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 10 guests (max 10 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Dinizulu Camp Luxury Private Camp

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

RATES EXCLUDE:
1% TOMSA levy.
Conservation levy per vehicle per day (up to 5 days)

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Guest Reviews

6 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a fantastic weekend at Bonamanzi with the family. Loved the rooms and the service, we felt very spoilt! Everything was really fantastic. Thanks for the special attention my kids were given. Very special :)

February 2019

Sarah (Pietermaritzburg)

Verified reviewvery good

A warm friendly welcome. The room was lively. It was so good to see attention to detail.

January 2019

Shirley Tait (Durban)

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Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Richard's Bay Airport - 97km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

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