in the Mkuze Valley Wilderness an intimate Big 5 experience
in the Mkuze Valley Wilderness an intimate Big 5 experience
Makongo Hills invites you to connect with the wild.
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.
Makongo Hills invites you to connect with the wild.
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.
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 Vries
2021-02-25
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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 Jager
2020-08-10
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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 Colvin
2020-07-07
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The most pristine and diverse environment that still remains in Zululand.
Juan Sebastian Maldonado Blaubach
2020-05-19
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Amazing Lodge in the rolling Mkhuze hills with game drives and walks in breathtaking scenery
Grant Fowlds
2019-11-10
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It’s fabulous!!! The best, most authentic, fun and awesome experience in the South African bush. Absolutely love it.
Veronica Maldonado Degwitz
2019-11-07
We are inspired to share our remote Zululand wilderness with you.
We are inspired to share our remote Zululand wilderness with you.
Makongo Hills Accommodation
IDUBE Room
The room has a deluxe king-sized bed, private deck and en-suite bathroom. You will wake up to great views of the iconic Amaqongo Hills and plains animals on the lawn.
BHUBESI Room
Includes a deluxe king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom with beautiful views from the private deck.
NYATHI Room
There are 2 double beds in the Nyala room with the option of adding another 2 single beds. This room forms part of the family unit, which includes the Bhubesi room.
UBHEJANE Rondavel
Includes a deluxe king-sized bed with a private deck and en-suite bathroom. Beautiful views from the deck and close proximity to the Lapa.
INGWE Rondavel
This room has a deluxe king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom and great views of the sunset from its private deck
The Lapa
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.
