Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Zululand » Maputaland » NdumoNdumo Game ReserveNdumo Game ReserveDescriptionNdumo Game Reserve is perhaps best known for its magnificent bird life with the highest bird count in South Africa, some 430 species.
Situated near the Tembe Elephant Park on the Mozambique border, the Usuthu River forms its northern boundary and the Pongola River flows through to its confluence with Usutu. Ndumo boasts many beautiful pans set about with yellow fever trees and extensive wetlands and reedbeds as well as acacia savannah and sand forest.
This varied habitat hosts an astonishing range of aquatic birdlife such as black egret, pygmy geese and flocks of pelicans. The prolific birdlife includes many tropical East African forms at the southern limit of their range. Special ticks for birders include Pell's fishing owl, the broadbill, and southern banded snake eagle. With game species such as nyala, bushbuck, impala, red duiker, suni, black and white rhino, hippopotamus and a very large population of crocodiles, Ndumo is a most rewarding area to view wildlife with its wetlands and pans, thick bush and savannah and extensive forests. Ndumo is of particular interest to entomologists with a very interesting array of insects including 66 recorded species of mosquito.Visitors may drive through certain areas of the reserve in their own cars, or participate in landrover tours to interesting areas in the company of a tour guide. Depending on the demand, morning and afternoon tours are conducted and arrangements to participate in these tours are made at the reception office. For the more energetic, day walks in the reserve may be taken in the company of a guide and, here too, arrangements to participate in these walks should be made at the reception office the day before the intended walk. Accommodation The hutted camp consists of 7 two-bedded squaredavels, each equipped with a hand basin with cold water, a table and three chairs and a refrigerator. Bedding, cutlery and crockery are provided. These seven units have been upgraded and now feature a varandah in the front and an airconditioning unit inside. The camp is served by a kitchen and ablution block with hot and cold water. The camp is equipped with mains electricity.
There are eight rustic campsites accommodation 48 people adjacent to the hutted camp that share the camps ablutions. Special offers5 night special
Stay 5 nights and receive a 10% discount
Rates| Day visitor Entry fee R40.00 per adult R20.00 per child PLUS R35.00 per vehicle, 11-20 passengers R70.00, more than 20 passengers or mass above 3000 kg R140.00 | | | | | Camp | Accommodation offered | Fee per adult | Fee per child < 12 | Minimum charge | | | 7x2 bed-rest huts | R 286.00 | R 143.00 | R 429.00 | | Guided walk | | R 85.00 | R 43.00 | | | Game Drive | | R 180.00 | R 90.00 | |
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| * Standard Season: Applies throughout the year, effective 1 November - 31 October. ** Low Season: Discounted rates applies Sunday to Thursday inclusive, provided it is out of school holidays and not over long weekends (public holiday on a Friday or Monday), or during special events. Pensioner discount still applies but commission is not paid in low season. | Children under 3 years old - no charge (entry and accommodation);
Discounts apply on accommodation and camping for children aged 12 and under, registered students, and South African residents over 60 years of age at selected campgrounds and facilities.
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DirectionsThe nearest town which has a full range of services is Mkuze which is 100 kms away.
How to get there:
From the north or south follow the N2 and turn off at Jozini. Go through the town and across the dam wall then follow the road untill you see the Ndumo sign posts.
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KZN Wildlife
+27 (0)33 845 1000
+27 (0)33 845 1001
+27 (0)86 111 4291
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