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` Ubizane Wildlife Reserve Zulu Tree Lodge & Zulu Safari Lodge Hluhluwe, Elephant Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Ubizane Reserve Boasts 1500 hectares with over 450 species of bird life as well as a wide variety of game including, White Rhino, Giraffe, Wildebeest, and most species of Antelope that can be viewed on our open land rovers. The occasional leopard, wild dog and Hyena are also spotted. Nocturnal animals include serval, side striped Jackals, bushbabys, honey badgers, porcupine and occasionally a python. Trips are done daily to the big five HluHluwe/ Imfolozi game reserve which are renowned for its great Rhino spotting, elephants, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard and a great variety of other species. Hluhluwe game reserve is one of the oldest game reserves in South Africa and boasts a huge 97000 hectares. Daily excursions are done to all the surrounding activities, tailor made tours can be made to suit the individuals needs, including transfers from and to the Durban Airport. Check availability and rates
	Zulu Tree Lodge Set in the cool, whispering tranquility of a fever tree forest, the Tree Lodge is a truly special retreat where you will be accommodated in luxurious stilted chalets. Enjoy the quiet lounge, observation deck and a sunny pool area where you might be visited by a family of warthog, a shy red duiker or a pair of purple-crested loeries. Experience the freedom and beauty of the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve on horseback. Saddle up and take an early morning romantic ride or go for an evening relaxing ride through the Ubizane valley. Horse ride through unspoilt lush forests, game and open grasslands. Check availability and rates
Cuisine - Both Lodges  Meals are served in the Boma, an outdoor, covered dining area that overlooks the fever tree forest and water hole. At night, log fires are lit creating a romantic, bush atmosphere. The pan-African cuisine offers a variety of dishes in buffet style and usually includes a venison dish amongst the choices of meat dishes. The breakfast buffet includes traditional fare as well as an array of locally grown fresh fruits, yoghurts and health cereals. Lunch is an informal meal as most guests are out exploring the wonders of the area.
	For those who prefer to spend the day relaxing beside the swimming pool or with a book in our spacious lounge, a light lunch is available off the room service menu. Conferences Full conference facilities are available for groups of up to 60 (cinema style), and standard equipment includes an overhead projector and screen, a whiteboard, and a flipchart with pens. Check availability and rates
Zululand Safari Lodge Zululand Safari Lodge is the larger of the two camps within Ubizane Wildlife Reserve and offers comfortable accommodation. The lodge consists of 20 fully serviced chalets. Families and conference groups will love the relaxed atmosphere of this traditional African reserve with its dining boma, swimming pool for those sweltering Zululand days, and comfortable thatched rondavels looking up at the sweep of Ubizane Mountain. Full conference facilities are available for groups of up to 60. Check availability and rates
	Experience the freedom and beauty of the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve on horseback. Saddle up and take an early morning romantic ride or go for an evening relaxing ride through the Ubizane valley. Horse ride through unspoilt lush forests, game and open grasslands. Check availability and rates

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Zululand Tree Lodge Accommodation at Zululand Tree Lodge consists of luxurious thatched chalets raised above the floor on stilts, set in the cool tranquility of a fever tree forest. Each of our 24 luxury "Tree Lodges" include an en-suite bathroom with shower, a double bed, a bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private balcony with enchanting views into the surrounding forest. All rooms are fitted with ceiling fans and insect nets, and are serviced daily by housekeeping. Check availability and rates
	FACILITIES AND SERVICES · Babysitting Service by prior arrangement · Gift Shop Bar (Main Camp) · Swimming Pool (Main Camp) · Bar and Lounge area (Main Camp) · Boma CHILDREN'S POLICY · Children welcomed in their own rooms CHECK-IN/OUT TIMES · Check-in from 14h00 · Check-out at 10h00  Check availability and rates
Zululand Safari Lodge is the bigger of the two camps at Ubizane and offers comfortable accommodation in 20 African Style rondavels. The chalets all have en-suite bedrooms with ceiling fans. Rooms are serviced daily by housekeeping. CHILDREN'S POLICY Children are more than welcome at the Safari Lodge Safari Lodge although children younger than 6 are not allowed on the open landrovers when visiting the HluHluwe/Imfolozi game reserve. Check availability and rates
	PLEASE NOTE: Upgraded Rooms Zululand Safari Lodge is in the process of refurbishing and to date only 7 of our 27 units have been upgraded. Upgraded rooms are limited and are thus subject to availability. Check availability and rates

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Ubizane Wildlife Reserve boasts a variety of game, including white rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, most species of antelope, and over 350 species of birdlife. You can view the game from the comfort of equipped game viewing land rovers, on foot for a more thrilling encounter or on horseback for a wonderfully unique experience. Adjacent to Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is the renowned Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest in Africa, where the big-5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard) roam the bush. Check availability and rates

GAME DRIVES: Game viewing in open game viewing vehicles is usually reserved for the early mornings and late afternoons when the animals become more active after sheltering in the shade of the bush during the heat of the day. HORSE RIDES Experience the freedom and beauty of the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve on horseback. Saddle up and take an early morning romantic ride or go for an evening relaxing ride through the Ubizane valley. R220.00 per person (2 hours). Horse Riding between 09h00 and 15h00 Check availability and rates