Bonamanzi Game Reserve

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Lake
2 outdoor pools
Exterior
Luxury Chalet, Lagoon View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    24 min drive
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    37 min drive
  • Hluhluwe (HLW)
    23 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Tree House

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

House

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Economy Tree House

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

House

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 18
  • 18 Twin Beds

Townhome

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 28
  • 28 Twin Beds

Exclusive House

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

Panoramic Tree House, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Park View

  • 23 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hluhluwe

When you stay at Bonamanzi Game Reserve in Hluhluwe, you'll be steps from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. .This lodge is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 13 mi (20.9 km) from False Bay Park.

What's nearby

  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 24 min drive - 8.8 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 37 min drive - 18.5 km
  • False Bay Park - 38 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Lodge in Hluhluwe with 2 outdoor pools and bars
Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star lodge have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private patios. LED televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This lodge also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Lalapanzi, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Hluhluwe? This lodge has 5447 square feet (506 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Lalapanzi - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Lalapanzi

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space (5447 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 110.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 175 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 110.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Lalapanzi Camp Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Lalapanzi Camp Bonamanzi Game Reserve Hluhluwe
Lalapanzi Camp Bonamanzi Game Reserve Lodge
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Lodge
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Hluhluwe
Lalapanzi Camp at Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Lodge
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Hluhluwe
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe

Bonamanzi Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arnold

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
It was an absolute pleasure. The people and accommodation perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeeva

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
BONAMAZING
The stay was amazing, Exceptional service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The accommodation was above average.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing property and amazing staff. Food was good too
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tatum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
See you again Bonamanzi
Amazing time yet again in the bush with our 6 friends from New York we took to experience Africa at its best. Not even 1 min into driving into Bonamanzi we already spotted Giraffee and Zebra which left with them with big eyes and huge smiles. Further along the path to reception we had Nyala. Staff are super friendly and go above and beyond expectation. Tree houses truely give you the feels of being in the bush and our American friends who stayed in the Lalapanzi chalets were greeted daily by Zebra, warthogs and Nyala. Thank you for giving our American friends a trip they will never forget!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back!
We were just there for the night but will definitely be back. Our room was clean and comfortable and the staff were super friendly! Our Treehouse was private and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Amazing stay at Bonamanzi, the service is truly excellent from passionate staff.

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Olov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Matthias

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbedingt einen Game DRive in den Hluhluwe Nationalpark machen !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wij sliepen in een van de boomhutten. Deze staan ver uit elkaar en midden in het bos waardoor je echte rust ervaart. Dit hebben wij als zeer prettig ervaren. Park ligt middenin een natuurgebied dus er lopen enorm veel dieren in en rondom het park. Personeel ook erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Faciliteiten zijn enigszins verouderd maar netjes en schoon. Komen zeker nog een keer terug als we weer eens in ZA zijn.

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
trés bon lodge
séjour en pleine nature sauvage un regret: peu de disponibilité pour les safaris