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ZuluWaters Game Reserve – Your own private African Retreat in the Drakensberg!

Zuluwaters Game Reserve

Few holiday or safari destinations epitomise exclusivity like ZuluWaters Game Lodge. Situated in the peaceful, malaria-free foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains of the KwaZulu-Natal, ZuluWaters Game Reserve is a unique chance to enjoy the exclusive use of a 7000-acre estate and to experience your African holiday on your terms.

The lodge offers luxury experiences combined with African safaris and breath-taking scenery! Expect exclusivity and calm, contemporary, indigenous architecture as well as excellent hospitality.

Accommodation at ZuluWaters Game Reserve

Accommodation at ZuluWaters Game Reserve consists of three luxury options – of which two are 4-Star rated and the third one a 5-Star Lodge.

Designed for couples, the self-catering Lake Cottage is 4-Star rated. Its location in the heart of the ZuluWaters Game Reserve means you are guaranteed of privacy and comfort in the midst of natural surroundings. The Lake Cottage is indeed the perfect romantic hide-away for two!

Named after Zulu King Shaka’s mother, the 4-Star Nandi House can sleep up to four people and offers sweeping views of the plains and hills. From the double volume veranda, you can sit, relax and watch the resident game grazing by. Renovated in 2019, this unit is cosy and features two double bedrooms. Nandi House may be booked as a separate self-catering unit or as an add-on to the main house, Shaka Lodge, as a family room.

Without a doubt the highlight at ZuluWaters Game Reserve, the 5-Star Shaka Lodge consists of three recently renovated suites that can sleep up to six people. Inside you will find a fully-equipped kitchen, you will have own personal Chef and their staff at your disposal. The Shaka Lodge comes with a private heated rim flow pool, braai area and a sun-deck.

Make an online booking HERE.

Facilities at ZuluWaters Game Reserve

Expect amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, comfy Double beds, duvets, towels, hairdryers and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in some of the units currently. The Shaka Lodge is the only unit with a television.

ZuluWaters has fireplaces in each of their units and thus helps give some warmth during those cool winter evenings.

Other facilities include a tennis and soccer court, from where you can also watch the free-roaming wildlife.

A new Chef joined ZuluWaters in December and will be adding her own experience and expertise to the meals served at Shaka Lodge.

Activities at the reserve

Activities at ZuluWaters offer uniquely intimate experiences with the African wilderness. Enjoy photo moments, game and bird watching, which can be done on horseback, on safari vehicles or on foot.

If you love fishing, the nearby Lake Murray is known for its indigenous yellow fish and rainbow trout while the Bushman’s River and its brown trout makes it popular for fly-fishing.

Reviews from previous ZuluWaters guests

“Stayed in the Shaka Lodge for little more than a week and got blown away by the amazing surroundings topped with a five star housing. The lodge is situated on a hill overlooking the green mountains of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site, already from the balcony you can spot all sorts of animals passing by from herds of Zebras to Rhino families. There is a tennis court with stunning views which we enjoyed to use. The chef, Mbongazeli not only prepares delicious and healthy meals but also cracks jokes and rounds up the overall incredible atmosphere of the place. Beautiful getaway, absolutely recommended!” wrote yff95 their TripAdvisor page.

Desmond O’Connor added; “What a super place to stay – 5 star accommodation, beautiful food and the most amazing setting! Best of all was the fishing! Great rainbow trout and on the bite! The setting is incredible overlooking rolling hills and the dam with its Fish eagles is utterly beautiful!”

ZuluWaters Game Reserve is located at P171 Giants Castle Road, Umtshezi. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 83 257 5651 or email info@zuluwaters.com for assistance. Visit them online at www.zuluwatersgamereserve.com today. Follow them on Facebook HERE.

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