The Lodge sits on top of a koppie, with sweeping views of the valley below and the Umfolozi River. The meals were excellent and well presented. The lodge is an easy 3-hour drive from Durban and accessible off the R68

There is nothing I did not like. Bear in mind that this is a new game reserve so although they have the big 5, the animals are still a bit skittish and not used to vehicles stopping to look at them.

My girlfriend and i have seen a lot of beautiful places in the world but the Zulu Rock Lodge was by far the best stay in our entire life. We arrived and the staff gave us a welcome drink and a cold towel. They were super friendly en showed us around. The views were spectacular and so breathtaking. We booked the honeymoon suite and this was the best choice ever since this room has its own swimmingpool and once again a breathtaking view. We stayed there for 3 nights and it was still way too short. The housekeeping did a really excellent job. They cleaned the room twice a day. They did a turn down service (closing curtains, turning on ac, make up the bed, clean) and a lot of amazing extra’s, which was amazing en very nice. The staff was so nice and caring and really took the time to listen to our wishes we had during the stay (how many gamedrives, breakfast, lunch, dinner times, extra’s like stargazing etc). The gamedrives were amazing and well organized. Our tourguide was brilliant and very passionate about the reserve and its biodiversity. The reserve is working hard to become a big five reserve, but the diversity of animals is already huge! Everything, literally everything was amazing. We will definitely come back!

The view! The hospitality was lovely, the staff attentive and friendly. The food was great and well presented. It is still a new game reserve so not heavily stocked but we had excellent sightings and the ability to watch lions mate and cheetahs hunt for a good length of time with no pressure from other game watching vehicles was special. Hendrick our guide has a true passion for the bush and loves imparting knowledge. Our room was luxurious and made even bad weather a delight as you got to enjoy the fireplace and rain, and the private pool was a treat on a hot day. My only build ( I’m not putting it as a dislike as the meal was perfectly lovely) but even when there are only two guests, there should always be a limited choice for dinner - even two options. You never know what you feel like on the day and I think selecting at lunch will give ample time to prepare

Our stay at Babanango Game reserve at the Madwaleni River lodge and Zulu Rock Lodge was an experience we will never forget. The Lodge is a fantastic " tent" with all the comfort you can imagine. Our Diner was served as a private dinner at the libary, in the winecellar and other places. We also had a suprise breakfast outdoors in the wild, absolutly fantastic. Under the guidance of one of the best experts, mr Eduan Balt, we enjoyed the gamedrives in the morning and afternoon. We never learned so much during all those gamedrives in our whole life. Special thanks to Lungelo, Lunka and Ntombi and everyone of the staff , they were all very friendly and forthcoming, This was a once in a lifetime experience.

there is nothing not to like, everything was perfect in every detail

Zulu Rock Game Park was incredible. From the beautifully appointed room with stunning view, super comfortable bed, great and spacious bathroom to the amazing 5 star delicious food and again amazing views from the dining room and outdoor deck, we were so pleased to have chosen this particular reserve. Then the staff, they were so friendly, approachable and in particular our Ranger Sbu was so knowledgable and he knew exactly where to find so many animals. We realised how lucky we were that within 24 hrs we'd seen 3 (elephants, lions and buffalo) out of the big 5, plus additional animals such as jackal, ostrich, wart hog, zebra, buck, impala, kudu, giraffe!

Nothing, it so met our expectations and more!

Absolutely everything! The staff were incredible and felt like family. Nothing was too much trouble - they even baked a little cake and sang happy birthday to my dad. The food was exceptional, and the service, top notch. Our daily game drives were mesmerising, made all the more enjoyable by the fabulous Theo! When does he sleep ? That's what I want to know. Anytime you need anything, Theo is there. He is kind, funny, and has a wealth of knowledge on all species, flora, and fauna. You can not go wrong with a trip to Zulu Rock Lodge - 5 star treatment all the way. Man, what an experience!

I loved EVERYTHING!

Wow. What a breath of fresh air. Loved everything about the place. The location is perfect for winding down after a stressful year. Definitely coming back. The game drives were something else. We got to spot a lion and a lioness which was a chery on top. Beautiful and very therapeutic landscape. What a hidden gem. I think next time we need to stay longer.

There is nothing I'd say I did not like per se but I felt the restaurant menus were limited. If a consideration can be made to have more variety, it would be very nice. Otherwise, I am still amazed by the reception we received. Really made us feel like kings.

It is a 5-star experience. The hospitality experience was top-notch. Everything you needed and wanted was there. The meals were excellent from variety to texture to taste to presentation. Zulu Rock was open to dietary specialisations. The field guide provided, Artist, is a real jewel. His innate knowledge of the wild environment made each of the 6 game drives a real Safari experience. His knowledge of game was only surpassed by that of birds. One of the special reasons we went to Babanango.

Given that the whole Reserve, in its current form, is only 6 years old there are many roads in the reserve which are still very rough. Thus, the road-network needs attention. It is at times very bouncy, esp. on the seats over the rear-axle.

Exceptionally high quality and comfortable rooms and common areas. The restaurant/kitchen staff and management were welcoming and made us feel incredibly relaxed. So much so I was close to tears sitting by the fire at night drinking the tastey red wine on offer. Our game driver Sibu was a legend! Knowledgeable and friendly and truly cares about the reserve and all the amazing wildlife. The feeling I had inside whilst at Zulu Rock Lodge is indescribable and the best experience of my life by far.

Longer game drives as I was truly addicted to being out in the bush!

The reserve is quite new so there isn’t a huge amount of game yet but our stay was a delight from start to finish and the focus the owners have on conservation rather than tourism is admirable. Stylish and comfortable rooms with incredible views, excellent and friendly service and a stunning location made for the most relaxing holiday imaginable

The only suggestion we would have is to have a smaller but more varied menu. Over our 4 nights it didn’t change which meant a lot of repetition for someone who doesn’t eat meat.