About Sungulwane Private Game Lodge and Zuka Private Game Reserve
The Munyawana Conservancy is situated in the Zululand region of Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa and encompasses nearly 30 000 hectares of pristine wilderness.The reserve is wedged between two other natural wonderlands, the Mkhuze Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and is a collaboration between private and community landlords that includes Phinda Private Game Reserve, Zuka Private Game Reserve and the Makhasa Community Trust. The conservancy is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetah, buffalo and a huge diversity of birds, smaller mammals, reptiles, and insects.
Zuka Private Game Reserve was founded by Tara and Jessica Getty in 2001, and was born from a vision to return degraded land, ruined by farming practises, to thriving wilderness and to create a blueprint for long-term conservation success.
Today, Zuka supports a vast range of diverse plant and animal species in 10 300 hectares of restored and protected wilderness, and is a model for ecological restoration as well as community upliftment.
The reserve’s close proximity to the Indian Ocean and the Lebombo Mountains, with the region’s ancient sea beds and historic volcanic activity, creates varied geology and rich soils which, in turn, support an incredible assortment of habitats from wide-open plains to forested areas. These factors contribute extensively to the region’s rich animal biodiversity and this, together with its close proximity to the balmy waters and spectacular coral reefs of the Indian Ocean on the East coast, makes for an unrivalled beach and bush holiday.
About Sungulwane Private Game Lodge
Secluded in the game-rich western Lebombo Mountains in Northern Zululand, overlooking the unspoilt wilderness of the Zuka Private Game Reserve, lies Sungulwane Private Game Lodge. Inspired by the Zulu word for “the view of the eye” , this family-friendly lodge is a luxurious, family owned and managed lodge in the Munyawana Big 5 Conservancy.
Accommodating a total of just 20 guests in 8 luxurious air-conditioned suites, this intimate lodge offers the ultimate African bush experience for couples, families or friend and family groups, and can be booked on an exclusive- use basis..
The main lodge features a comfortable and airy lounge and dining area with decor inspired by traditional and contemporary African culture. A sparkling rim-flow pool overlooks beautiful gardens surrounded by pristine bushveld. Guests can enjoy socialising by the bar before tucking into a delicious dinner in the traditional boma under the starlit sky.
Guests at Sungulwane are accommodated in 8 suites consisting of 6 luxurious two-bedded suites, as well as 2 four-bedded family units- all complete with outside showers.Each suite is elevated in the canopy of the dense Red Ivory Forest and the private decks offer breath- taking views across the valley..
Guests can enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives led by experienced guides in open safari vehicles. Zuka Private Game Reserve is home to the Big 5 and many other mammal species including cheetah, giraffe, zebra and impala, and the guides share their knowledge and passion with guests during fascinating wildlife interactions. Other safari activities available to guests include guided bush walks, bird watching, night drives and- perfect for avid photographers- the Twinspot Hide offers the opportunity to be eye-level with the water in a busy pan and get spectacular shots of the wildlife coming down to drink.
Activities near the reserve include boat cruises, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, surfing and many more. In between safari activities, guests can indulge in a relaxing spa treatment or simply relax by the pool on a sun lounger and soak up the sun.
Sungulwane offers warm, friendly Zululand hospitality and a wilderness safari experience at its best!
