{"id":316,"date":"2019-02-16T16:24:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zebratours.com\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2019-10-06T11:51:35","modified_gmt":"2019-10-06T11:51:35","slug":"private-game-reserves-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zebratours.com\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Private Game Reserve&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/banner.png?w=525\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<pre><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mkuzefalls.com\/\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-317\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Logo_banner.jpg?resize=525%2C84\" alt=\"Logo_banner\" width=\"525\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Logo_banner.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Logo_banner.jpg?resize=300%2C48&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Logo_banner.jpg?resize=768%2C123&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/b><\/a>\n\n<strong>Mkuze Falls Game Lodge is situated on a dr<\/strong><strong>amat<\/strong><strong>ic waterfall about 50km from the mouth of the Mkuze river in northern Natal.\nThe luxurious 18 bed Lodge, enjoys a majestic view of the falls, where Hippo\u2019s and Crocodiles can be seen.<\/strong>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_falls_Game_Reserve-1.jpg?resize=444%2C295\" alt=\"mkuze_falls_Game_Reserve\" width=\"444\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_falls_Game_Reserve-1.jpg?w=444&amp;ssl=1 444w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_falls_Game_Reserve-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>Mkuza Game Reserve is a haven to the African 'big Five': Lion, Elephant, white and black Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. Cheetah, Hippo, Crocodile, spotted Hyena, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra and numerous species of antelope are also resident in the reserve. The elusive Nyala occurs in greater numbers here, than anywhere else in the world.<\/b><\/pre>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-316 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/zebratours.com\/?attachment_id=319'><img width=\"808\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image03.jpg?fit=808%2C292&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image03.jpg?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image03.jpg?resize=300%2C108&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image03.jpg?resize=768%2C278&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/zebratours.com\/?attachment_id=318'><img width=\"808\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image02.jpg?fit=808%2C292&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image02.jpg?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image02.jpg?resize=300%2C108&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image02.jpg?resize=768%2C278&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<pre><b>Mkuze Falls Game Lodge consists of two main facility Lodges, eight luxurious Chalets and one Safari Lodge. All Chalets are built on raised wooden platforms and the spacious veranda of each unit provides fantastic views of the river, the waterfall and the surroundin<\/b><b>g hills.<\/b>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-347\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_accomodation-1.jpg?resize=350%2C263\" alt=\"mkuze_accomodation\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_accomodation-1.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mkuze_accomodation-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>The mai<\/b><b>n lodge has a s<\/b><b>uperbly<\/b><b> situated sitting room, bush bar and dining area, large viewing deck and swimming pool.<\/b><\/pre>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-316 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/zebratours.com\/?attachment_id=320'><img width=\"448\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lodge_on_Hillside.jpg?fit=448%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lodge_on_Hillside.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lodge_on_Hillside.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/zebratours.com\/?attachment_id=324'><img width=\"429\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/View_from_room.jpg?fit=429%2C287&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/View_from_room.jpg?w=429&amp;ssl=1 429w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/View_from_room.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<pre><b>The Safari Lodge also has its own outside terrace with a unique view over the river. A better place to enjoy your intimate dinner will be hard to find.\n<\/b>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image13.jpg?resize=520%2C187\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image13.jpg?resize=300%2C108&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image13.jpg?resize=768%2C278&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image13.jpg?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><b>\nNight drives are available, and enjoy a traditional B.B.Q.dinner in the boma.\nOn request you can enjoy traditional tribal dancing.<\/b>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thanda.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Thanda_Safari_Logo-1.jpg?resize=379%2C105\" alt=\"Thanda_Safari_Logo\" width=\"379\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Thanda_Safari_Logo-1.jpg?w=379&amp;ssl=1 379w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Thanda_Safari_Logo-1.jpg?resize=300%2C83&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n\n<b>Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated just north of Hluhluwe \/ Umfolozi Game reserve, and is a mere 2.5 hours from Durban. The word \"Thanda\" means LOVE in Zulu, and the area falls within the Zululand Rhino Reserve, surrounded by other well know Game reserves, like Leopard Mountain Lodge and Bayete Zulu Boutique lodge\n\n<\/b><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-485\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tented_Camp_Centrum.jpg?resize=374%2C182\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tented_Camp_Centrum.jpg?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tented_Camp_Centrum.jpg?resize=768%2C374&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tented_Camp_Centrum.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tented_Camp_Centrum.jpg?w=1204&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-388 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3719-1-1.jpg.1366x768_q85_crop_upscale-1.jpg?resize=373%2C210\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3719-1-1.jpg.1366x768_q85_crop_upscale-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3719-1-1.jpg.1366x768_q85_crop_upscale-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3719-1-1.jpg.1366x768_q85_crop_upscale-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3719-1-1.jpg.1366x768_q85_crop_upscale-1.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>Since its beginning in the 1990's, of a mere 5000Ha, more land has been purchased over the years and added to the game reserve to around 15000Ha, and plans are to extent it further.<\/b>\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \n<b><\/b><b>The accommodation is superb, and has beside very luxurious main lodges, a tented Safari Camp in colonial style, including a very luxurious \"Honeymoon suite\", complete with paraffin lanterns and candle lit rooms. Electricity is supplied a few hours a day, and if needed on request from the guests at specific times.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-475\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu.jpg?resize=358%2C198\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu.jpg?resize=768%2C425&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu.jpg?resize=1024%2C567&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu.jpg?w=1205&amp;ssl=1 1205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-476 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu_Pool.jpg?resize=357%2C239\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu_Pool.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu_Pool.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu_Pool.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Villa_Zulu_Pool.jpg?w=1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/b><strong>    Villa iZulu<\/strong><b>\n<\/b> \n<b>\nIn all accommodation facilities, which is five-star, the kitchen is world class, and lunches and dinners are held in the assigned dining rooms or out in the boma's at the camps, or on many an occasion under the stars away from camp after the night drives, surrounded by camp fires.<\/b>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Lodge-elephants-1.jpg?resize=266%2C178\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"178\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-392\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Leopard2.jpg?resize=264%2C174\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Leopard2.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Leopard2.jpg?w=590&amp;ssl=1 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-391\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Leopard.jpg?resize=276%2C182\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"182\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \n<b>It is well stocked with many animal species, including the \"Big Five\", which will be tracked in open Land Rovers on daily game drives.\nAs a general rule, all inclusive rate applies here, consisting of 2 Game Drives a day, all meals, coffee and teas, snacks, drinks of the afternoon game drives, and local house wines.\nPlease contact us for special rate packages!<\/b>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-954\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71491948_10218561169154185_8941744017574461440_o.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"3 male Rhinos walking about, and were not worried about our vehicles at all. It's a shame the reserve had to de-horn the animals to prevent them being killed for medicinal use, which is totally unfounded. The beautiful creatures that do no harm to no one.\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71491948_10218561169154185_8941744017574461440_o.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71491948_10218561169154185_8941744017574461440_o.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71491948_10218561169154185_8941744017574461440_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71491948_10218561169154185_8941744017574461440_o.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>3 male Rhinos walking about, and were not worried about our vehicles at all. It's a shame the reserve had to de-horn the animals to prevent them being killed for medicinal use, which is totally unfounded. The beautiful creatures that do no harm to no one.\n\n\n\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shayamoya.co.za\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-339\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Banner_Logo.jpg?resize=338%2C106\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Banner_Logo.jpg?resize=300%2C94&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Banner_Logo.jpg?w=378&amp;ssl=1 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n\n<strong>Shayamoya Game Lodge is situated just south of the border of Swaziland, and overlooks the Pongola Game reserve, and has a magnificent look over the Pongola Lake, which is 40 km long, and is the only lake in South Africa that holds tiger fish.<\/strong>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-399\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/332ee510e71feff5f778c84537ea0d728b648dde.jpeg?resize=300%2C188\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/332ee510e71feff5f778c84537ea0d728b648dde.jpeg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/332ee510e71feff5f778c84537ea0d728b648dde.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-414\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Fishing-Game-Lodge-honeymoon-1-2.jpg?resize=300%2C180\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Fishing-Game-Lodge-honeymoon-1-2.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Fishing-Game-Lodge-honeymoon-1-2.jpg?resize=768%2C461&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Fishing-Game-Lodge-honeymoon-1-2.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>Daily excursions consisting of game drives in open vehicles, boot cruises on the lake, Elephant tracking and walks can be enjoyed. During the boat cruises, you have very close encounters with Hippo and crocodiles, and many different bird species can be seen<\/b>\n<\/pre>\n<pre id=\"D12m\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-413\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge6-2.jpg?resize=366%2C234\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge6-2.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge6-2.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-410 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge3-2.jpg?resize=367%2C205\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"205\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>The accommodations are superb, and well designed, and the food that is served, in the form of a B.B.Q or in the unique restaurant is very tasty.<\/b>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-408\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge-1.jpg?resize=324%2C190\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"190\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-412 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Shayamoya-Tiger-Fishing-Game-Lodge5-1.jpg?resize=322%2C180\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"180\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>The game reserve hosts 25 animal species: White Rhino, elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, kudu, nyala, bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, common reedbuck, red duiker, grey duiker, waterbuck, Steen buck, suni antelope, black backed jackal, wild dog, cerval cat, warthog, bush pig, banded mongoose, legavaan, terrapin and the occasional spotting of leopard which roam the slopes of the Lebombo mountains<\/b>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-401 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boatprofile-1.jpg?resize=353%2C226\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boatprofile-1.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boatprofile-1.jpg?resize=768%2C491&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boatprofile-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C654&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boatprofile-1.jpg?w=1299&amp;ssl=1 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\n\n<b>\n<\/b><\/pre>\n<div id=\"D12\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-403\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Elephant.jpg?resize=275%2C183\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-402\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/eagle-1.jpg?resize=277%2C184\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"184\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"D11\">\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"D7\">\n<pre id=\"D7m\"><b>The Pongolapoort Lake which covers 16000 hectares is the only lake in South Africa which is home to tiger fish, scientifically known as Hydrocynus vittatus, or commonly known as the \"stripped water dog\". It is the third largest lake in South Africa - 30km long and up to 7km wide, not counting the 10km gorge leading to the dam wall, with a depth in the gorge of 60 meters. The largest tiger fish recorded to date is 8,3kgs caught by angler Franz Grey of Pongola in 1997. Tiger fish are everywhere at Pongolapoort, from shoals of fish no bigger than your thumb to trophy specimens<\/b><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<pre>\u00a0<\/pre>\n<div>\n<div id=\"D8\">\n<pre id=\"D8m\"><b>This area is a bird watchers haven boasting over 300 species of birds with the advantage of hosting the variety of bush birds, raptors and water birds which nest on the edge of the Pongolapoort Lake. Among the rarer species we are privileged to site the Hueglins robin, Pink backed pelican, Painted Snipe, Bat Hawk, Green sandpiper, Mangrove and Half-collared kingfisher, Osprey, the soaring Bateleur, Southern banded snake and Matial eagles. A resident at the lodge itself is the Scops owl<\/b><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"D9\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-415 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg-nggid03945-ngg0dyn-200x200x100-00f0w010c011r110f110r010t010.jpg?resize=200%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg-nggid03945-ngg0dyn-200x200x100-00f0w010c011r110f110r010t010.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg-nggid03945-ngg0dyn-200x200x100-00f0w010c011r110f110r010t010.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/zebratours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.jpg-nggid03945-ngg0dyn-200x200x100-00f0w010c011r110f110r010t010.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<pre id=\"D9m\"><b>Set in a restful sub-tropical garden with picturesque views across the Pongola River, the cottage is self-contained and has a lounge with satellite television. There are 2 double bedrooms, 3 twin and one singe room, with private bathrooms. All rooms are fitted with air-conditioning and ceiling fans to make your stay comfortable. The cottage operates on a Bed and Breakfast basis with dinners being served by prior arrangement at \"Shayamoya Game Lodge\" only 4km away. Self catering: The cottage is equipped for self catering, sleeping maximum of 11 people.<\/b><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mkuze Falls Game Lodge is situated on a dramatic waterfall about 50km from the mouth of the Mkuze river in northern Natal. The luxurious 18 bed Lodge, enjoys a majestic view of the falls, where Hippo\u2019s and Crocodiles can be seen. 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