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Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve is a 4000 hectare independent big game and wilderness conservancy, home to the big 4 including lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and a wide variety of other general game.
The Kruger National Park is a 2.2 million hectare independent big game conservancy and national park with a variety of most game species including the big 5; lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard.
Kwa Madwala Game Reserve is home to one family herd of wild elephants, a small herd of white rhino and one small pride of lions which are likely to be seen in the conservancy. This is similar to most smaller and independently fenced conservancies and game parks in South Africa where predator prey relationships need to be carefully monitored and managed.
In comparison, Kruger has several herd of elephant, rhino and prides of lion, however there are large scale management plans in place to ensure specie populations are retained in line with what is scientifically and biologically defined as suitable by the various authorities and environmentalists who are employed by Kruger to carry out this function.
The Kwa Madwala game reserve in South Africa is a smaller managed eco system in comparison. The animals here can only roam within the 4000 hectares fenced conservancy giving reasonable control over sightings. At Kruger the animals can roam in a much larger area in a less restricted environment.
Directions to the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve, South Africa
It is recommended to fly to KMIA airport (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit) and then either self-drive or arrange a transfer to the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve.
Driving from KMIA: (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit)
You take the road exiting the KMIA airport and travel down this road for about 2 minutes until you reach a T junction. At the T junction turn left and follow the road for about 15 minutes until you intersect the N4 (National Toll Road) Turn left onto the N4 and travel through the Nkomazi Tollgate all the way to the town of Malelane.
Head east on the N4 toll road from the town of Malelane. 1 km prior to the town of Hectorpruit on the N4 - turn right along the R570 towards Jeppes reef.(you can only turn right) This turn off is also sign posted with Kwa Madwala, Low Hills and Inkuba Game Farm. Follow this R570 road for 4.5km after which you will see signs saying Kwa Madwala and Strydomblok Road turning to your left. Turn left along this Strydomblock road (you can only turn left) and follow it for a further 4.5km. At this point you will see the Lion Head Logo on your left which is the Kwa Madwala Private Game reserve turn off. From here the road is dirt for 300m. You will then arrive at the Entrance gate to the reserve. There you will need to pay the conservation fee of R 100.00 for the bus. They will give you a map and it is a further 1.5km on dirt road to the central busses/coaches parking area.
Please note: there are 2 Jeppes Reef turnoffs after Malelane; the 2nd turnoff goes to Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve.
Driving from Johannesburg:
Take the M12 which becomes the N4 from JHB towards Maputo through the town of Nelspruit. From Nelspruit head towards Malelane/Komatipoort (N4).
You travel through the Nkomazi Tollgate which is approximately 50km from Nelspruit and then through the town of Malelane.
Head east on the N4 toll road from the Town of Malelane. 1 km prior to the town of Hectorpruit on the N4 - turn right along the R570 towards Jeppes reef, (you can only turn right) This turn off is also sign posted with Kwa Madwala, Low Hills and Inkuba Game Farm. Follow this R570 road for 4.5km after which you will see signs saying Kwa Madwala and Strydomblok Road turning to your left. Turn left along this Strydomblock road (you can only turn left) and follow it for a further 4.5km. At this point you will see the Lion Head Logo on your left which is the Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve turn off. From here the road is dirt for 300m. You will then arrive at the entrance gate to the reserve. There you will need to pay the conservation fee for the bus. They will give you a map and it is a further 1.5km on dirt road to the central busses/coaches parking area.
Please note: there are 2 Jeppes Reef turnoffs after Malelane; the 2nd turnoff goes to Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve.
Driving from Durban via Swaziland
From Durban you take the N2 North via Stanger, Mkuze towards Pongola. About 50 km after Mkuze and 10
km before Pongola you will get a turnoff for Golela Border Post to your right.
From Golela Border Post, travel towards Big Bend for +- 40 km. 5 km after Big Bend, turn right towards Siteki/Simunye. Follow the road until you get to a T junction. Turn left at T junction and drive for about 4km until you find another T junction, turn right. Drive for about 38 km and turn left at Mananga Border post signboard. Exit Swaziland at Mananga Border post.
Travel for +- 40 km until you find a big sugar factory on your right hand side. At the sugar factory turn left and go through the private Tollgate, cross over a bridge and follow road till you get to another Tollgate and turn left. This road takes you straight to Kwa Madwala. The Kwa Madwala Game Reserve is on your right hand side.
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Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve /
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The Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve is a 4000 ha private game reserve situated near the southern side of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Malelane Gate to the Kruger National Park is approximately 30 km from the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve and the Crocodile Bridge is about 45 km away.
The Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve is located in close proximity to the borders of Mozambique and Swaziland. Guests staying at Kwa Madwala may enjoy day tours to Mozambique and Swaziland. Other day tours offered by Kwa Madwala include: Matsamu Cultural Village, the Panoramic Area and Maholoholo rehabilitation centre and the cheetah breeding project.
The Kwa Madwala Game Reserve in South Africa is home to four of the 'Big Five' (lion, elephant, leopard and rhino). Guests have the opportunity to join the exciting and adventurous safaris / game drives during the morning, afternoon and night drives where a diverse variety of wildlife both big and small can be observed. Other game drives which are available to guests are: Greater Kruger, a game drive in a private concession inside of Kruger National Park as well as half day and full day games drives in Kruger National Park.
The Kwa Madwala Game Reserve offers Walking Safaris, Elephant Back Safaris, Horse Back Safaris, Microlight Safaris and Local Traditional Singing and Dancing. The unique Manyatta Rock Camp features a rustic day spa. Guests may also play golf on the nearby prestigious Leopard Creek Golf Estate.
The Kwa Madwala Game Reserve consists of 3 camps:
– Manyatta Rock Camp (4 star)
– Kingfisher Bush Camp (3 star) and
– Gazebo Backpackers Lodge.
The Manyatta Rock Camp at Kwa Madwala offers a Boma Dinner every second evening and a Bush Breakfast every second morning weather depending.
Accommodation at the Manyatta Rock Camp, Kwa Madwala Game Reserve
The Manyatta Rock Camp at Kwa Madwala is a 4 star safari camp with private en suite accommodation and includes dinner and bed and breakfast. Each lodge has its own private terrace where you can enjoy the spectacular views. The Manyatta Rock Camp includes a viewing deck, spa and swimming pool. The camp also has a honeymoon suite and family rooms.
The rooms at Manyatta Rock Camp are very unique. Looking like giant rocks the domed shaped bedrooms are scattered across the hilltop, designed to blend in with the surrounding natural environment.
Comfortable and elegant, the Manyatta Rock Camp is praised for its relaxed charm, unique design and stunning hilltop location. All 27 rooms are air conditioned and are furnished with two twin or a queen sized bed and have a fabulous private wooden deck with deckchairs, an en suite bathroom with his and her basins and a bath, there is an additional outdoor open air shower. In addition there are tea and coffee making facilities, a mini fridge (stocked as a bar on request).
Seven of the rooms also feature a separate living room complete with a sofa bed. These units are well suited to families with older children. Maximum room occupancy in these rooms is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
The beautiful appointed Honeymoon Suite features a large four poster bed, private deck and shower and is ideally located for maximum privacy.
Subtle efficient lighting around the camp and footpaths connect all rooms to the swimming pool, Boma, dining decks, bar, day Spa and viewing lounge deck.
The hilltop camp at the Manyatta Rock Camp consists of a reception safari desk area, viewing lounge deck, grotto bar, open air boma, top dining deck, lower dining deck and bar, swimming pool and a gift shop.
- 27 individual dome shaped bedroom units
- 6 units feature separate living rooms with sofa beds - can sleep up to 4 persons in total
- 1 four poster queen size bed in the honeymoon suite
- All other rooms have two twin beds which are easily made up as a double
- All rooms provide a mini fridge
- Turn down service in the evenings
- Several units are available for tour leader/guides
- Air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with twin hand basins, bath and toilet; outside wooden deck with deck chairs & outside shower
- Units with living rooms also have a wood burner and sofa bed
- Mini bars available to be stocked on request
Accommodation at the Kingfisher Bush Camp, Kwa Madwala Game Reserve
The self-catering Kingfisher Bush Camp at Kwa Madwala is a private, exclusive 3 star bush camp, offering a tranquil environment, combining basics in the bush with a magnificent setting overlooking a waterhole where animals frequently come to drink.
The ranger assists guests with any activities they wish to take part in together with transport requirements to and from the central dining area of the Manyatta Rock Camp.
The Kingfisher Bush Camp at Kwa Madwala is ideal for families and small groups travelling together. Guests have the opportunity to experience a boma bonfire outside their room after dinner.
Guests are requested to leave their self drive vehicles at the guest parking area and check in at the reception area of the Manyatta Rock Camp after which they will be escorted to the Kingfisher Bush Camp.
4 chalets decorated in a natural simple style are each equipped with overhead fans, twin beds and a third bed in the event of a third adult sharing. It can be arranged for a fourth bed if required for a child.
2 chalets (a double unit) share an outside kitchen area, a braai (barbeque area) and a central bathroom fully equipped with bath, shower, double basins and toilet. This is the most comfortable and ideal accommodation for a family.
Children of all ages are are welcome at the Kingfisher Bush Camp and can either have their own unit adjacent to their parents or share with them. A babysitter can be arranged for small children at a small additional cost provided this is booked in advance.
The Kingfisher Bush Camp at Kwa Madwala is self-catering, and the outside kitchens are well equipped with all the basic equipment. Every two chalets share an outside kitchen and a braai (barbeque) area and firewood is provided. There are several local shops in Malelane that sell high quality fresh meat and groceries and a very good butcher in Hectorspruit which sells very delicious meat but as he is so well known his stock is limited.
Guests staying at the Kingfisher Bush Camp also have the option to have their meals at the Manyetta Rock Camp's central dining area. The ranger ensures guests are taken to and from the restaurant at suitable times.
Safaris and Wildlife at the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve, Mpumalanga
The Kwa Madwala conservancy offers an excellent game viewing experience with 95% of the guests seeing the lion, rhino, elephant, and occasionally leopard as well as a variety of general other game.
The combination of Kwa Madwala, a private concession in the Kruger National Park which is adjacent to the northern border, the Standard Kruger Safari either in open or closed vehicles, a true night safari and a walking safari has resulted in many special close encounters and unique sightings which can only be described as the ultimate all round safari South Africa can possibly offer.
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