Bespoke Tailor Made Holidays & Honeymoons to South Africa

Isibindi Africa Lodges offer a rustic but very comfortable range of accommodation around the Kruger area of South Africa and Kwazulu-Natal.  Take a look at the Africa offers page for details of long stay discounts and other specials from Isibindi.   Call us on 01728 748209 or complete the enquiry form or talk to us on Live Chat to discuss your African trip.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Rhino Post Safari Lodge is in a private reserve within the Kruger National Park along the border of Sabi Sands, offering excellent game viewing and it's closest airport is Skukuza (1.5 hrs away). Set on the banks of the Mutlumuvi riverbed is the luxurious trails “base” lodge Rhino Post. From here guests can travel to Plains Camp for walking safaris, as well as overnighting under the stars at the unique 'Sleepouts'. Spend the night on a sleeping platform in the bush before walking back to Plains Camp next morning. Rhino Post Safari Lodge is an elegant 16 bed lodge offering twice daily game drives. As well as making use of their private concession roads they have exclusive use of some of the Kruger National Park’s public roads for evening game drives, well after gate closing times (sunset), when you can get a glimpse of the nocturnal species of the Kruger.

Plains Camp is situated in the heart of a 12,000 hectare concession - a stone’s throw from Skukuza and easily accessible by road or air. With a maximum of eight people only (no children under 12), guests are ensured of a quality, pristine wilderness experience. Two highly qualified guides will share their wealth of bush knowledge with you – from the identification of animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds to the medicinal uses of plants, folklore and basic tracking and survival skills.

KWAZULU-NATAL 

Along the Indian Ocean coast of Kwazulu Natal are two gorgeous bush lodges set in the estuarine forest of the Kosi River Mouth and in the high sand dunes of a wild, deserted and beautiful beach near to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site. This area is great for bird watching and natural history holidays.  Both Thonga Beach and Kosi Forest are perfect for honeymooners, giving privacy in romantic and wild settings.

Kosi Forest Lodge is privately situated in the unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. The 16-bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. Explore this unique eco-system by guided canoe, boat trip on the lakes, raffia forest walks or day excursion to nearby coastal beaches. Discover one of South Africa’s best eco-tourist destinations. The thatched bush suites are carefully positioned to provide guests with privacy and an intimacy with the peaceful surroundings. The romantic en-suite bathrooms are open-air, giving guests a truly unique experience. Guests can relax at the pool with its unsurpassed views of Lake Shengeza.

Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving. Set above a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled into beautiful coastal dune forest with sweeping views of the stunning beach below. The thatched bush suites provide guest privacy and were carefully constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge offers luxurious accommodation with mouth watering fabulous food! The Lodge is situated only metres from the beach and a 25 minute drive from Lake Sibaya (Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake), which is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

BATTLEFIELDS

Deep in the heart of Kwazulu-Natal sits the area of the 'Battlefields'.  Steeped in history of the anglo-boer and zulu wars, you can take guided tours around Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift and also enjoy the rolling countryside with walks and picnics to enjoy the natural history of the area.  If you have a special interest group who would like to visit the region, please get in touch.

iSibindi Zulu Lodge is situated in a private game reserve in the ruggedly beautiful Zululand. An architectural celebration of the Zulu nation, the lodge is a peaceful bushveld retreat which also offers a host of activities for our guests wanting to experience a combination of luxurious accommodation, gameviewing, battlefields and Zulu cultural experiences. This 12 bed luxury lodge is a stone's throw away from the historically momentous Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana where Zulu and British clashed in a devastating battle which had enormous consequences for the Zulu people. The lodge also offers a choice of authentic Zulu cultural experiences and amazing food!

Isibindi Game Reserve  iSibindi Zulu Lodge is situated within the 4000 acre Isibindi Eco-Reserve which offers diverse habitats ranging from montane grassland and valley thornveld to riverine forests. The reserve is home to abundant indigenous game, morning and evening game drives are offered and there is excellent bird watching. It is also quite safe to walk or take a picnic along one of the meandering river beds and view Giraffe, Zebra,Wildebeest, etc.

Battlefield tours iSibindi Zulu Lodge offers guided tours of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields. Tours must be pre-booked so that arrangements can be made with our preferred guides to take the tours. The chilling accounts of the battles of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana present a deeper insight of the rich history in the area. Presented alongside the military narrative, a complete picture of the impact of the Anglo-Zulu campaign on both the Zulu and British nations is formed.

Zulu Culture and History Isibindi Zulu Lodge offers the rare opportunity of learning about the Zulu culture and traditions as they remain in Zululand today. A Zulu Boma Dinner begins just as the sun starts setting, casting our hills in soft golden light. Guests are led down a narrow path to the beat of drums. As one emerges into a clearing comming across a historical Zulu umuzi (village) the dancing bodies of Zulu children make for a profound experience. The traditional dances and their role in Zulu history and culture is explained amid the energetic displays. A separate day trip to a Zulu Homestead gives guests a rare chance to experience the life of a rural Zulu family which has remained largely unchanged over the past hundred years since Shaka Zulu forged this mighty nation.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge  is situated on the western boundary in the first private concession within Africa’s oldest proclaimed Game Reserve Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Set in a 96 000 hectare park Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge enables guests to enjoy 4 star luxury at a private lodge for the first time within the park, offering spectacular scenery and excellent safari opportunities within the heart of Big 5 territory.  Rhino Ridge opens in December 2014.

We can include any of these lodges in a tailor made South Africa holiday, why not combine several of them?  Isibindi offer reduced rates for their packages or long stays combining safari with beach.  There are variations on 'bush and beach' itineraries, fly in or self drive, or enjoy a week in Kwazulu Natal with a 7 night self drive combining Zululand, safari and coast.  Get in touch for your own personalised quote.