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Guests staying at the Gwahumbe Game Reserve & Spa may choose between different meal inclusions. The Standard Rooms are available either with breakfast only, the breakfast and dinner or as a fully inclusive package. The self-catering camp, as well as the self-catering chalets, offer guests the convenience of fully equipped kitchens where travellers can enjoy their cooked meals.
At The Spa @ Gwahumbe, visitors may choose from a wide choice of different spa therapy treatments which include massages, facials, pedicures, skin treatments, steam sessions as well as many other relaxing offers. For younger guests, an incredible variety of children friendly treatments await, such as the total teen facial, the glitter manicure and pedicure, the mommy and me package and the princess birthday package to name but a few.
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The game drives at the Gwahumbe Game Reserve are in open 4×4 vehicles accompanied by a qualified field guide. The lodge has two 10-seater Landcruisers and two Unimogs, which are used for larger groups.
These exciting game drives are the best way to admire the beautiful fauna and flora offering visitors to get close with the game in a natural setting. Travellers stand an excellent chance to view the game which includes, amongst others, rhino, wildebeest, hippo, giraffe, zebra and many antelope species.
The morning game drives include tea, filter coffee, hot chocolate, rusks, biscuits as well as muffins plus snacks en route. The afternoon game drives include a cold drink of choice and snacks en route.
Guests are taken on an informative and exciting walk with one of the lodge's knowledgeable field guides. Walking through the reserve offers the chance to get in touch with and learn more about the smaller animals in the reserve as well as its plants. The walk usually takes about 1 – 1 ½ hours.
In this area alone, over 180 bird species have been recorded making it a bird watchers paradise. Bird species include forest birds such as the Trumpeter Hornbill and colourful Narina Trogon, waterfowl, grassland “little brown jobs”. The bushveld birds such as thrushes mouse birds and barbets can also be admired here. A variety of raptors of which the Crowned Eagle is recorded to have bred in the Valley for over twenty-five years can also be found. Another endangered species which can be looked for is the Ground Hornbill.
The Gwahumbe Game Reserve is a popular venue for 4x4ing as well as new 4×4 vehicle launches. The Lodge was host to the Isuzu’s Driver Academy as well as Mercedes-Benz Umhlanga for the launch of the G55. This area is the perfect destination for 4x4 self-drives, and guests are encouraged to traverse the entire reserve unguided. For travellers who do not own four wheel drive vehicles, Rhino bikes are available for hire.
A great variety of relaxing health and beauty spa treatments are available for guests as well as for children.
The Gwahumbe Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal features a fully marked 10km mountain bike and trail run route for guests to enjoy. This course forms a part of the Mid-Illovo Husqvarna Classic race, which is an annual event. Day visitors are welcome to make use of the track as well.
The thatched conference centre at Gwahumbe accommodated up to 50 conference delegates in various seating configurations. This formal venue is ideal for training and strategy meetings as well as seminars and product launches.
With its beautiful and natural surroundings, this place is conducive to a relaxed and yet productive working experience. Conference pads, as well as pencils, mints and fruit juices, are provided to conference delegates. Free Wifi is available in the conference venue and the main lodge.
This game reserve in South Africa enjoys an abundance of magnificent animals and birds. A variety of Antelope can be encountered here such as Blesbok, Nyala, Impala, Black and Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Reedbuck, Eland and the endangered Blue Duiker.
White Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Caracal, Large Spotted Genet, Black Backed Jackal, Porcupine, Cape Clawless Otter, Thick-tailed Galago, Aardwolf and Warthog are also found on the farm.
Hippos were re-introduced into Malinga Hippo Pool in 2000, a first for the region.
Gwahumbe offers a great Junior Rangers program where the kids are supervised in various outdoor activities. Booking for these activities are essential. Furthermore, the lodge's spa offers wonderful spa and beauty treatments to smaller guests.
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The spacious Standard Rooms accommodate two guests. These rooms offer a private veranda which overlooks the Gwahumbe Valley. The rooms stylish African contemporary decor makes for a welcoming and comfortable setting. This booking option includes accommodation and breakfast.
The spacious Standard Rooms accommodate two guests. These rooms offer a private veranda which overlooks the Gwahumbe Valley. The rooms stylish African contemporary decor makes for a welcoming and comfortable setting. This booking option includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner.
The spacious Standard Rooms accommodate two guests. These rooms offer a private veranda which overlooks the Gwahumbe Valley. The rooms stylish African contemporary decor makes for a welcoming and comfortable setting. This booking option includes accommodation, breakfast lunch and dinner as well as afternoon tea and a game drive.
The Eagles Nest is a 6 - 8 sleeper chalet offering guests the benefit of self-catering facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped. Three en-suite bedrooms with an upstairs loft accommodate up to 8 guests in comfort. A welcoming lounge area, a private rim-flow plunge pool, a braai boma as well as a veranda from where incredible views of the Gwahumbe Valley can be admired at Eagles Nest.
Self Catering Eagles Nest (6 sleepers):
The Eagles Nest is a 6 - 8 sleeper chalet offering guests the benefit of self-catering facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped. Three en-suite bedrooms with an upstairs loft accommodate up to 8 guests in comfort. A welcoming lounge area, a private rim-flow plunge pool, a braai boma as well as a veranda from where incredible views of the Gwahumbe Valley can be admired at Eagles Nest.
Self Catering Eagles Nest (8 sleepers):
The 2-sleeper Stone Chat is a chalet with kitchen facilities. Each Stone Chat provides an en-suite bathroom with shower as well as tea and coffee making facilities. From the veranda magnificent views of the Gwahumbe Valley can be admired. The chalet's kitchen is fully equipped adjoining the outside lapa.
The 4-sleeper Stone Chat is a chalet with kitchen facilities. Each unit provides twin beds downstairs and twin beds upstairs in a semi-private loft. The beds can be changed to double beds on request.
Each Stone Chat provides an en-suite bathroom with shower as well as tea and coffee making facilities. From the veranda, magnificent views of the Gwahumbe Valley can be admired. The chalet's kitchen is fully equipped adjoining the outside lapa.
Mzigi Bush Camp offers accommodation for ten guests. This self-catered camp, set by the river in the Gwahumbe Valley, provides the a natural African bush experience. Five A-frame thatch and reed huts on stilts offer each two mattresses to accommodate two guests.
Linens for the bedding are not provided at the camp but can be arranged at an additional cost. To reach the Mzigi Bush Camp, a 4x4 vehicle is required.
Latitude: -29.997097
Longitude: 30.544475
On site parking facilities are provided for guests.
4 Star
