Izibindi Zulu Lodge — gameviewing, battlefields and Zulu culture

Isibindi Zulu Lodge in Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu Natal, is a peace­ful bushveld retreat with accom­mod­a­tion designed in an archi­tec­tural cel­eb­ra­tion of the Zulu nation. It offers a host of activ­it­ies for those want­ing to exper­i­ence a com­bin­a­tion of gameview­ing, bat­tle­fields and Zulu cul­tural experiences.

"We found Isibindi quite unique, with it's bee­hive lodges and warm cas­ual set­ting and atmo­sphere.  Darren and Candy and all the staff were ultra accom­mod­at­ing, friendly, help­ful, and inform­at­ive,  With Darren as the chef, the food was excep­tional and the ambi­ence of our din­ner under the night sky was one of the high­lights of our trip ...

Our unac­com­pan­ied game walk in their reserve with Roger the gir­affe, the zebras and the water­buck was an unex­pec­ted adven­ture — And they were kind enough to provide us with a two way radio just for that added feel­ing of secur­ity.  We did the cul­tural tour which was heart­warm­ing and a truly enrich­ing exper­i­ence.  We will return to Isibindi!!" — Ben and Kim Thirkield, Massachsusetts, USA

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.

The 12 bed Lodge is a peace­ful bushveld retreat with accom­mod­a­tion designed in an archi­tec­tural cel­eb­ra­tion of the Zulu nation. Architecturally inspired by the tra­di­tional Zulu bee­hive shape, the bee­hive suites offer pan­or­amic views of the game reserve and its diverse hab­it­ats ran­ging from mont­ane grass­land to riv­er­ine forests. Each Beehive suite has its own view­ing deck over­look­ing the game reserve and the sur­round­ing hills like Rorke's Drift. All rooms are en-suite with sep­ar­ate bath and spa­cious shower.

The main lodge set amongst huge Buffalo Thorn Trees and dol­or­ite boulders boasts a homely lounge with a large fire­place, a lib­rary, a unique bar carved out of a Wait-a-Bit Thorn Tree, a swim­ming pool with a view and spa­cious ver­andah. The privately set swim­ming pool has breath­tak­ing views over the game reserve. Guests gather around the bar in the even­ings to recall the days safari on the Anglo-Zulu Battlefields or a game walk on the game reserve.

Isibindi Zulu Lodge takes pride in its cuisine and has developed a repu­ta­tion for its unique present­a­tion of South African Fair. Breakfasts and lunches are either served al fresco at the swim­ming pool or on the ver­andah. Picnics can also be arranged for guests wish­ing to pic­nic on the reserve. Bush break­fasts can also be provided with prior arrange­ment; this will con­sist of a game drive with a break some­where in the bush to enjoy a break­fast cooked to order ...

Isibindi Zulu Lodge, for me, was more of a spir­itual exper­i­ence, as I have a great respect for old and tra­di­tional cul­tures. The kids of the vil­lage and espe­cially Zama delivered an abso­lutely won­der­ful present­a­tion of the Zulu life both past and present. The views from the rooms are beau­ti­ful. Rolling hills as far as the eye and man­age­ment so friendly and inform­at­ive. They have the right mix of pro­fes­sion­al­ism, pas­sion and know­ledge — Amy, Sydney, Australia

To find out more visit Isibindi Zulu Lodge or con­tact Reservations on tele­phone: +27 (0)35 474‑1473.

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