Makongo Hills Accommodation

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.

About us

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.

About us

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.

Stay with us

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.

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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

The Lapa

Enjoy your early morning coffee break, or evening drink around the fire, to the bush sounds.

Our Big 5 Private Game Reserve

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.

Our Big 5 Private Game Reserve

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.

POV: As feathers float by, its as if time stands still entirely...

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #SouthAfrica #Kzn #Zululand #KznBirds #BirdsofKzn #Birds #Birding #BirdWatching #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdingPhotography #BirdLover #BestBirdShots  #Wildlife #WildLifephotography #NaturePhotography #NatureLovers #PhotoOfTheDay

POV: As feathers float by, its as if time stands still entirely...

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #SouthAfrica #Kzn #Zululand #KznBirds #BirdsofKzn #Birds #Birding #BirdWatching #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdingPhotography #BirdLover #BestBirdShots #Wildlife #WildLifephotography #NaturePhotography #NatureLovers #PhotoOfTheDay
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A huge shoutout to our Makongo Guides — Tim and Trev!

From early morning drives to sunset adventures, these two go above and beyond to share the magic of Makongo Hills with our guests.

Your knowledge, humor, and heart make every safari special. 💛

We’re proud to have you as part of our family! 🌿

#MakongoHills #MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #MakongoHillsTeam #Guides #GuideAppreciation #GuidesOfMakongo #SafariTeam #SafariExperience #SafariLife  #SafariGuides  #AfricanSafari #WildSpirit #WildlifeAdventures #MakongoFamily #MakongoTeam #MakongoTeamAppreciation

A huge shoutout to our Makongo Guides — Tim and Trev!

From early morning drives to sunset adventures, these two go above and beyond to share the magic of Makongo Hills with our guests.

Your knowledge, humor, and heart make every safari special. 💛

We’re proud to have you as part of our family! 🌿

#MakongoHills #MakongoHillsLodge #MkuzeValleyWilderness #MakongoHillsTeam #Guides #GuideAppreciation #GuidesOfMakongo #SafariTeam #SafariExperience #SafariLife #SafariGuides #AfricanSafari #WildSpirit #WildlifeAdventures #MakongoFamily #MakongoTeam #MakongoTeamAppreciation
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"The Bushveld is a place where the human element indeed shrinks into utter insignificance, and grips you and subdues you and makes you one with yourself." 
- Jan Christian Smuts

"The Bushveld is a place where the human element indeed shrinks into utter insignificance, and grips you and subdues you and makes you one with yourself."
- Jan Christian Smuts
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"Yes, Africa is beautiful, a place where the earth and sky meet in total harmony, but it's the heart of the people, the dusty animal trails through the bush and the sweet, herbaceous smell of the rain that becomes imprinted into one's soul. After that, leaving the continent is merely a pause, until the African drums call your return." 
- Unknown

"Yes, Africa is beautiful, a place where the earth and sky meet in total harmony, but it`s the heart of the people, the dusty animal trails through the bush and the sweet, herbaceous smell of the rain that becomes imprinted into one`s soul. After that, leaving the continent is merely a pause, until the African drums call your return."
- Unknown
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Our guests recently had a surprise encounter — the first snake sighting of the season, and what a beauty it was!

This striking Vine snake made its graceful appearance, reminding us that with the warmer weather, our slithering friends are starting to emerge. 

Spotted in the game viewer with Ranger Tim .

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #Bush #Bushlover #BushLife #Wildlife #Safari #SafariSeason #SnakeAlert #SnakeSighting #VineSnake #WildlifeEncounters #BushDiaries  #RangerLife #RespectTheWild  #ZululandWildlife

Our guests recently had a surprise encounter — the first snake sighting of the season, and what a beauty it was!

This striking Vine snake made its graceful appearance, reminding us that with the warmer weather, our slithering friends are starting to emerge.

Spotted in the game viewer with Ranger Tim .

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #Bush #Bushlover #BushLife #Wildlife #Safari #SafariSeason #SnakeAlert #SnakeSighting #VineSnake #WildlifeEncounters #BushDiaries #RangerLife #RespectTheWild #ZululandWildlife
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Lunch is served - Bunny chow, Bush style!

Kholiwe’s on hand to bring you this spicy local favourite — perfect for refueling after a morning in the bush.

Good food, great vibes, and a little taste of Zululand magic!

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #Lodge #LodgeMoments  #LodgeExperience #BushStyleLunch #BunnyChow #LunchInTheBush #TasteOfZululand #SafariEats  #SafariDining  #SouthAfricanCuisine #ZululandMagic

Lunch is served - Bunny chow, Bush style!

Kholiwe’s on hand to bring you this spicy local favourite — perfect for refueling after a morning in the bush.

Good food, great vibes, and a little taste of Zululand magic!

#MakongoHills #MkuzeValleyWilderness #Kzn #Zululand #Lodge #LodgeMoments #LodgeExperience #BushStyleLunch #BunnyChow #LunchInTheBush #TasteOfZululand #SafariEats #SafariDining #SouthAfricanCuisine #ZululandMagic
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