Across the great Mkuze River, deep in the lines of a historic Zulu battle, stretches fifteen thousand hectares (37 000 acres) of untouched African wilderness.
Here you’ll find a malaria-free, secluded, biodiversity hotspot – Makongo Hills Lodge – offering accommodation, exclusivity, and Big 5 activities suited to the whole family.
Across the great Mkuze River, deep in the lines of a historic Zulu battle, stretches fifteen thousand hectares (37 000 acres) of untouched African wilderness.
Here you’ll find a malaria-free, secluded, biodiversity hotspot – Makongo Hills Lodge – offering accommodation and Big 5 activities suited to the whole family.
Meals are prepared with a proudly local flavour.
Makongo Hills invites you to script your own story, connect with and explore this pristine environment on your own terms.
Makongo Hills is a home away from home, offering affordable accommodation options suited to the South African bush-lover.
Meals are prepared with a proudly local flavour.
Makongo Hills invites you to script your own story, connect with and explore this pristine environment on your own terms.
Everyone, from our cooks to our rangers, work hard at tailoring an experience that will allow you to find your piece of wild-heaven.
From a more traditional farm inspired stay to an uninterrupted bush experience, stay at our homestead.
recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Makongo Hills is a private game reserve 57kms from Pongola. Stunning rooms, an excellent host, game / bird guide, 4x4 driver in Megan. She also relates interesting anecdotes on local history, the conservation management of the reserve etc Despite inclement weather we managed to record 80 birds on a few game drives. A very reasonably priced lodge too which is a bonus if you’re South African. Penny De Vries2021-02-25recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Makonho Hills is beautiful and scenic. Staff were friendly and spoiled us from start to finish. Accommodation,food and company around the fire was excellent. We returned home feeling relaxed and fully rested. Thank you Grant and Megan! :-) Ina de Jager2020-08-10recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. A magnificent few days spend in the remote Northern KZN Bushveld. Such chilled vibes, friendly staff and fantastic scenery. If your area serious birder you will be twitching away for hours with a birding list of almost 300 birds including the elusive Eastern Nicator and Pink-Throated Twinspot. Being a plains game reserve for now it was wonderful to have the freedom to hike, run and cycle this 6000 hectare reserve. I’m not usually one for long game drives cooped up in a car so this was wonderful combination of untouched wilderness and fun outdoor activities. Julia Colvin2020-07-07recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. The most pristine and diverse environment that still remains in Zululand. Juan Sebastian Maldonado Blaubach2020-05-19recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Amazing Lodge in the rolling Mkhuze hills with game drives and walks in breathtaking scenery Grant Fowlds2019-11-10recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. It’s fabulous!!! The best, most authentic, fun and awesome experience in the South African bush. Absolutely love it. Veronica Maldonado Degwitz2019-11-07
Enjoy your early morning coffee break, or evening drink around the fire, to the bush sounds.
From birds to wildlife, kaleidoscopic flora to the miniature world of insect life, Makongo Hills will come alive in front of your eyes.
Our 15 000 hectare reserve incorporates a diversity of habitats, including riparian thicket, acacia woodland, Zululand lowveld and tall grassveld, and rolling savannah.
From birds to wildlife, kaleidoscopic flora to the miniature world of insect life, Makongo Hills will come alive in front of your eyes.
Our 15 000 hectare reserve incorporates a diversity of habitats, including riparian thicket, acacia woodland, sweet and sourveld grasslands, riverine sand forest and rolling savannah.
🌄 Makongo Hills Lodge – Where the Wild Feels Like Home 🐾
Small, intimate, and completely off the beaten path, Makongo Hills is your private front-row seat to the Big 5. Wake up to elephant footsteps, unwind with panoramic views over historic rolling hills, and fall asleep to the sound of the wild.
Here, it’s not just about the game drives (though they’re unforgettable) — it’s about reconnecting with nature, and with yourself.
Why Makongo Hills?
• Remote, exclusive, and crowd-free
• Personalized, heartfelt service
• Serene, soulful spaces for pure relaxation
📍Far from everything. Close to everything that matters.
#MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #ZululandAdventures #ZululandSafari #SafariRetreat #Explore #ExploreKzn #ExploreZululand #ExploreMakongo #HiddengGem #IntoTheWild #AfricanEscape #AdventureAwaits #NatureGetaway #SereneEscapes #ReconnectWithNature #EcoTravel #ExploreAfrica
🌄 Makongo Hills Lodge – Where the Wild Feels Like Home 🐾
Small, intimate, and completely off the beaten path, Makongo Hills is your private front-row seat to the Big 5. Wake up to elephant footsteps, unwind with panoramic views over historic rolling hills, and fall asleep to the sound of the wild.
Here, it’s not just about the game drives (though they’re unforgettable) — it’s about reconnecting with nature, and with yourself.
Why Makongo Hills?
• Remote, exclusive, and crowd-free
• Personalized, heartfelt service
• Serene, soulful spaces for pure relaxation
📍Far from everything. Close to everything that matters.
#MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #ZululandAdventures #ZululandSafari #SafariRetreat #Explore #ExploreKzn #ExploreZululand #ExploreMakongo #HiddengGem #IntoTheWild #AfricanEscape #AdventureAwaits #NatureGetaway #SereneEscapes #ReconnectWithNature #EcoTravel #ExploreAfrica
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Stripes, Sun & Safari Vibes – It’s Friday!🦓
May your weekend be as peaceful as the plains and as striking as a zebra’s stripes.
From all of us at Makongo Hills, we’re sending you safari sunshine and good vibes! Have a happy weekend!
#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #KZNAdventures #Zululand #HappyFriday #ZebraInTheWild #WeekendVibes #LodgeLife #WildAndFree #ZebraSafari #SafariMoments #SafariLife #NatureLovers #NatureEscape #WeekendGetaway #ExploreKZN #TravelSouthAfrica #MakongoExperience
Stripes, Sun & Safari Vibes – It’s Friday!🦓
May your weekend be as peaceful as the plains and as striking as a zebra’s stripes.
From all of us at Makongo Hills, we’re sending you safari sunshine and good vibes! Have a happy weekend!
#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #KZNAdventures #Zululand #HappyFriday #ZebraInTheWild #WeekendVibes #LodgeLife #WildAndFree #ZebraSafari #SafariMoments #SafariLife #NatureLovers #NatureEscape #WeekendGetaway #ExploreKZN #TravelSouthAfrica #MakongoExperience
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Are you looking for a quiet place in the heart of Zululand?
Makongo Hills offers just enough space for a handful of guests at a time — so your experience feels personal, unrushed, and deeply connected to the bush. Here, you won’t find crowds. Just you, the wilderness, and the gentle rhythm of Zululand.
What was our day like today?
✅Morning coffee with lion calls in the distance.
✅A slow afternoon on the deck, watching giraffe wander by.
✅Evening around the fire, under a sky full of stars.
It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s why so many of our guests arrive as strangers and leave as part of the Makongo family.
📍 Makongo Hills Lodge — remote, real, and rooted in the wild.
#MakongoHillsLodge #ZululandSoul #Big5Safari #RealAfrica #IntimateSafari #MakongoMoments #SmallLodgeBigHeart
Are you looking for a quiet place in the heart of Zululand?
Makongo Hills offers just enough space for a handful of guests at a time — so your experience feels personal, unrushed, and deeply connected to the bush. Here, you won’t find crowds. Just you, the wilderness, and the gentle rhythm of Zululand.
What was our day like today?
✅Morning coffee with lion calls in the distance.
✅A slow afternoon on the deck, watching giraffe wander by.
✅Evening around the fire, under a sky full of stars.
It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s why so many of our guests arrive as strangers and leave as part of the Makongo family.
📍 Makongo Hills Lodge — remote, real, and rooted in the wild.
#MakongoHillsLodge #ZululandSoul #Big5Safari #RealAfrica #IntimateSafari #MakongoMoments #SmallLodgeBigHeart
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Caught mid-flight — a moment of freedom, beauty, and balance.
This beautiful image was captured by a guest that recently visited us, and we are pleased to share this with you!
#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWIlderness #Kzn #Zululand #BirdsInFlight #WildAndFree #BirdWatching #EcoTourism #NaturePhotography #NatureLovers #NatureInspiration #ExploreTheWild #AdventureAwaits #TravelWithPurpose #SustainableTravel #EcoTravel
Caught mid-flight — a moment of freedom, beauty, and balance.
This beautiful image was captured by a guest that recently visited us, and we are pleased to share this with you!
#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWIlderness #Kzn #Zululand #BirdsInFlight #WildAndFree #BirdWatching #EcoTourism #NaturePhotography #NatureLovers #NatureInspiration #ExploreTheWild #AdventureAwaits #TravelWithPurpose #SustainableTravel #EcoTravel
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🦁 Big smiles, wild vibes, and weekend energy all around.
📍Makongo Hills – Your front-row seat to nature.
#MakongoHills #MuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #KznAdventures #ExploreKZN #Zululand #ZululandNature#FridayMood #SmilingLion #WildWeekend #LodgeLife #SafariVibes #SafariLife #SafariExperience #OutdoorAdventures #OutdoorFun #WeekendGetaway #WeekendWanderlust #NatureLovers #NatureEscape
🦁 Big smiles, wild vibes, and weekend energy all around.
📍Makongo Hills – Your front-row seat to nature.
#MakongoHills #MuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #KznAdventures #ExploreKZN #Zululand #ZululandNature#FridayMood #SmilingLion #WildWeekend #LodgeLife #SafariVibes #SafariLife #SafariExperience #OutdoorAdventures #OutdoorFun #WeekendGetaway #WeekendWanderlust #NatureLovers #NatureEscape
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🌿 Escape to Wild Zululand 🌿
Tucked away in the heart of a private Big 5 reserve, Makongo Hills Lodge offers an intimate and exclusive safari escape like no other.
🌿What makes us special?🌿
• Remote and off the grid
• An authentic safari experience
• Personalized service with warm Zululand hospitality
• Breathtaking views from every corner of the lodge
• Unforgettable game drives
Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a nature-lover’s weekend escape, or just a peaceful retreat surrounded by African wilderness — Makongo Hills Lodge is where raw beauty meets refined comfort.
📸 Ready to experience Makongo Hills?
Tag someone you`d bring to this magical place ⬇️
#MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #ZululandEscape #Big5Safari #SafariStyleGetaway #SafariDreams #SafariEscape #HiddenGemSA #KZNGetaway #ExploreZululand #AfricanBushMagic #AfricanAdventure #NatureLovers #WildlifeRetreat #Big5Experience #ExploreKZN
🌿 Escape to Wild Zululand 🌿
Tucked away in the heart of a private Big 5 reserve, Makongo Hills Lodge offers an intimate and exclusive safari escape like no other.
🌿What makes us special?🌿
• Remote and off the grid
• An authentic safari experience
• Personalized service with warm Zululand hospitality
• Breathtaking views from every corner of the lodge
• Unforgettable game drives
Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a nature-lover’s weekend escape, or just a peaceful retreat surrounded by African wilderness — Makongo Hills Lodge is where raw beauty meets refined comfort.
📸 Ready to experience Makongo Hills?
Tag someone you`d bring to this magical place ⬇️
#MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #ZululandEscape #Big5Safari #SafariStyleGetaway #SafariDreams #SafariEscape #HiddenGemSA #KZNGetaway #ExploreZululand #AfricanBushMagic #AfricanAdventure #NatureLovers #WildlifeRetreat #Big5Experience #ExploreKZN
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Here, nature doesn’t knock — it just walks on by...
Zebra and wildebeest drift past as you lounge on your deck. Impala graze just meters away. And every now and then, a cheetah appears, silent, watching, part of the same rhythm — a fleeting reminder of how close the untamed really is.
This is Africa, raw and unrehearsed , where every day brings something unexpected.
Raw| Unscripted| Remarkably close|
Here, nature doesn’t knock — it just walks on by...
Zebra and wildebeest drift past as you lounge on your deck. Impala graze just meters away. And every now and then, a cheetah appears, silent, watching, part of the same rhythm — a fleeting reminder of how close the untamed really is.
This is Africa, raw and unrehearsed , where every day brings something unexpected.
Raw| Unscripted| Remarkably close|
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No fences| No crowds| No filters|
At Makongo Hills, you don’t go looking for the wild — it finds you.
This is where elephants wander past your rondavel. Giraffes peer through the trees as you sip your coffee. Warthogs shuffle by like curious little neighbors.
A truly untamed African experience, where the line between lodge and landscape disappears.
Intimate| Authentic| Unforgettable|
#MakongoHills #WildAndFree #UnfencedSafari #HiddenKZN #RawAfrica
No fences| No crowds| No filters|
At Makongo Hills, you don’t go looking for the wild — it finds you.
This is where elephants wander past your rondavel. Giraffes peer through the trees as you sip your coffee. Warthogs shuffle by like curious little neighbors.
A truly untamed African experience, where the line between lodge and landscape disappears.
Intimate| Authentic| Unforgettable|
#MakongoHills #WildAndFree #UnfencedSafari #HiddenKZN #RawAfrica
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