Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve

Valley Lodge, located at the Babanango Game Reserve, is a luxurious retreat set amidst the captivating Nsubeni River Valley, surrounded by granite koppies, sandstone cliffs, and quartzite ridges, with the White Umfolozi River flowing through the picturesque landscape. The lodge offers a range of accommodation options, including 6 Luxury Rooms, 2 Family Rooms, and 1 Honeymoon Suite, catering to group bookings, family celebrations, and gatherings of friends.

The lodge provides an array of facilities, such as a beautiful bar, lounge area, infinity pool, and boma, where guests can relax and create cherished memories after a day of exciting activities. The 9 luxurious suites, including the secluded Honeymoon Suite, feature modern amenities like WiFi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and breathtaking views of the reserve. A restaurant on-site serves delectable meals, with the option of room service for added convenience.

Guests can enjoy various facilities at Valley Lodge, including indoor and outdoor dining areas, a boma, a cozy lounge and library, an infinity pool, sun loungers, and complimentary WiFi. A fully equipped air-conditioned boardroom with state-of-the-art amenities such as a large-screen TV, flip chart, and U-shape seating arrangements is available for business meetings or conferences. Additionally, a gym is set to open in spring 2022, offering a haven for wellness and rejuvenation.

The Babanango Game Reserve, spanning over 19,895 hectares of unspoiled wilderness, is home to an abundance of wildlife, including cheetahs, leopards, brown hyenas, jackals, buffaloes, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, elands, red hartebeests, kudus, nyalas, mountain reedbucks, and the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. By late 2022, lions and elephants will be introduced to the reserve, further enhancing the wildlife experience.

Nature enthusiasts can witness the diverse ecosystems surrounding the retreat, with 32 species of butterflies and the melodious presence of 311 species of birds, including rare species like the Pel's Fishing Owl and Narina Trogon. Guided nature drives are offered twice daily, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the captivating wonders of the surroundings. Cultural Tours to the nearby battlefield of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, providing insights into history and culture, are set to be launched soon.