Babanango Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand is waiting to be explored! Just 3 hours drive from Durban, this scenic Big 5 nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is home to Madwaleni River Lodge, Zulu Rock Lodge and Babanango Valley Lodge.
Why We Love it and You Will Too
- Stay in one of 3 luxury Babanango safari lodges each with its own unique charm
- Embark on exhilarating game drives searching for the Big 5 wildlife
- Guided bush walks invite you to explore hidden wonders as you track wildlife on foot
- Babanango is committed to wildlife conservation and rewilding animals on the reserve
- Discover Zululand on ziplining adventures, KZN Battlefield Tours, Coppermine Tours and helicopter flights
Your Babanango Game Reserve Experience
Escape to the untamed beauty of Babanango Game Reserve, where the soul-stirring rhythms of nature await your arrival. Nestled in the heart of South Africa's enchanting Zululand, this extraordinary sanctuary unveils a tapestry of diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to lush savannas, offering a haven for both adventure seekers and serenity enthusiasts.
Babanango Game Reserve is a wilderness region spanning over 20,000 hectares, set amid the spectacular scenery of the upper White Umfolozi River Valley. The location is steeped in Zulu heritage and is layered upon geological characteristics that stretch back millions of years. Birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals of remarkable diversity find sanctuary in the slopes and valleys.
Babanango Game Reserve is home to the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo), as well as cheetah, brown hyena, aardwolf, honey badger, aardvark, warthogs, giraffe, zebra, kudu, hippo, ostrich and many types of antelopes.
Birders are in for a treat as you may see South African bird species including the Secretary Bird, Blue Crane, Ground Hornbill, Verreaux's Eagle, White Back Vulture, Malachite Sunbird, Half-Collared Kingfisher and many more.
Significant historical KZN battle sites, such as Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, are located close by, providing guests with an opportunity to absorb the region's fascinating past while immersing themselves in an authentic wilderness experience in a part of Africa that has been lost in time.
