Bonamanzi Game Reserve: A serene African bushveld escape in Hluhluwe

Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Whether you are seeking a romantic escape or a family getaway, Bonamanzi Game Reserve in the Hluhluwe Reserve is the perfect destination for unforgettable African safari experiences. Expect comfortable accommodation, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable game viewing.

This is because this 4000-ha reserve borders Lake St. Lucia Isimangaliso Wetlands and the majestic Hluhluwe River. Bonamanzi, which translates to ‘Look, Water’ in Zulu, also enjoys a wonderful climate all year long with splendid summers and warm winters.

The reserve is home to four of the Big Five. Because of the absence of lions, Bonamanzi provides a safe and interactive bush experience in which you can do walks or drive, with or without the company of a trained field guide.

Accommodation at Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers a wide range of accommodation options, catering to various preferences and group sizes. You can choose from the Lalapanzi Camp; Dinizulu Camp; Game Lodge; Tree Lodge; Tree Houses; Camping; Nyala Lodge and the Bundu Rustic Camp.

These come with all that you might need to make your stay memorable. Inside all the accommodation options, you will find large beds, TVs with DStv, cutlery and crockery, reverse osmosis water, air-conditioning, towels, linen, a stove with oven, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettles.

To make an online booking, click HERE. Read more HERE.

Facilities at Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Bonamanzi Game Reserve has all the facilities to ensure your needs are met including ample, secure parking and a swimming pool. Trust the chefs at the Lalapanzi Restaurant to dazzle your taste buds and keep you energized throughout your day.

Activities at Bonamanzi

The real essence of Bonamanzi lies in its captivating activities, promising endless excitement for every visitor. Delight in informative guided walks, exhilarating game drives, serene boat cruises down the Hluhluwe River, and thrilling bird safaris.

For those seeking solitude, explore unguided walks along the marked trails, where nature’s wonders await your discovery.

Reviews from previous Bonamanzi Game Reserve guests

“Very nice accommodation with comfortable rooms equipped with everything, situated very close to Hluhluhwe-Imfolozi Park and therefore a good base for visiting. They are located in a private game reserve where it is possible to spot the big-4 (not the lion). There is a pool and very large outside spaces to enjoy the African starry skies,” wrote Siouxsie69 on their TripAdvisor page.

Turnbull5 added; “The camp sites are lawned, and spacious. Lovely to have had a separate private set of 6 electrified sites for our large group. The ablutions were spotlessly clean and only negative is that they are situated slap bang in the middle of the oval which splits the group camp.”

“The forests and lakes are just beautiful so it is a great setting for a relaxing but productive bush experience. It is great to find a private game reserve that is affordable for local visitors, prices comparable with provincial / national parks but better staffed and with better facilities,” said 586suziem.

Bonamanzi Game Reserve is a true gem and offers a mesmerizing wilderness experience like no other. With its luxury accommodation, excellent facilities and thrilling activities, it guarantees an unforgettable safari adventure.

Bonamanzi Game Reserve is located at 324 Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 83 634 0895 | +27 (0) 81 339 4181; email info@bonamanzi.co.za or visit them online at bonamanzi.co.za today. Follow them on Facebook HERE.

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So what is the right accommodation?  Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose. 

Expensive is not always better.  Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday.  They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.

The reason for your travels will also affect your choice.  A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday. 

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Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance

To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance.  Of these, service is the most important. 

No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion.  However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.

We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review.  We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.

However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.

Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid

How do you know when you have had a great spa experience?  The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table. 

Well that’s our theory anyway.  It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good

A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced.  However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.

Adventure!

You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience.  In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.

Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe.  It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.

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