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Sungulwane Private Game Lodge

Zululand, South Africa · Private reserve

Lodge

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All inclusive (AI)

Luxury accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and 4 more

8 rooms

Luxury Suite, Family Suite · Sleeps up to 20 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air or road

about 230 km from Durban King Shaka airport (DUR)

Wi-Fi in rooms

From about A$900

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Sungulwane Private Game Lodge

Sungulwane sits in Red Ivory forest on Zuka Private Game Reserve, within Zululand’s Munyawana Conservancy. Six Luxury Suites and two Family Suites have private verandas, air-conditioning, and indoor and outdoor showers. Days revolve around two included game drives, with time between outings for the pool and meals in the lounge or boma. All meals and selected local drinks are included. Families have a separate twin room for children, while photographers and birders have a photographic hide and a reserve with more than 430 recorded bird species to explore.

“Eight forest-set suites keep the lodge small, while included game drives and a photographic hide give wildlife lovers plenty to focus on. The two-bedroom Family Suites also make it a practical choice for families.”
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Best for

FamiliesPhotographersBirders

Known for

What you can expect to see

Big FiveCheetahBirdlife

Big Five wildlife, cheetah and more than 430 recorded bird species share the Munyawana Conservancy’s varied habitats.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three for travel until 19 December 2026, or from 5 January to 19 December 2027, excluding Easter holidays. Maximum six guests. New bookings on inclusive rates only; not combinable with other deals and not applicable to deferred bookings.

Included

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
  • House wines, local beers and spirits, and soft drinks
  • Two game drives daily
  • VAT
  • Private veranda
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Concession fees
  • Gratuities

The conservation levy is ZAR 250 per person per night in 2026. Champagne, Cognac, cellar wines, premium-brand spirits and gratuities are excluded.

Optional extras (at a cost)

In-room spa treatments, guided bush walks, private safari vehicles and the rhino conservation experience cost extra. Bush walks require at least four guests; rhino experiences run only when conservation work permits.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Photographic hide
  • Boma
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Tea and coffee
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Mini bar
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 20 guests

  • Luxury Suite6 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · King or twin bed configuration, Indoor and outdoor showers, Private veranda, Air-conditioning, Ceiling fans, Mini bar, Tea and coffee facilities, In-room safe
  • Family Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Second twin room for children under 14 · King-size bed, Second twin room, Indoor and outdoor showers, Bathtub, Private veranda, Air-conditioning, Ceiling fans, Mini bar

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

At extra cost

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By air or road · about 230 km from Durban King Shaka airport (DUR)
Transfers
Arrive by road from the N2 or fly to Phinda Airstrip and transfer through the reserve. Road transfers can be arranged from Richards Bay Airport or Durban.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-out
By 10:30
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Dietary needs
Special diets catered for
Malaria
Low malaria risk

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Green season
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry winter conditions favour game viewing.

Dry winter weather favours game viewing.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry winter conditions favour game viewing.

Dry winter weather favours game viewing.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry winter conditions favour game viewing.

Dry winter weather favours game viewing.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry winter conditions favour game viewing.

Dry winter weather favours game viewing.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry winter conditions favour game viewing.

Dry winter weather favours game viewing.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Summer greenery and migratory birds.

Lush summer landscapes and migratory birds mark this part of the year.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.