Babanango Game Reserve ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇿🇦

A UNIQUE BIG FIVE GAME RESERVE
Babanango Game Reserve, located in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, is a showcase for one of the most ambitious rewilding projects in Southern Africa in recent years. Set among the breathtaking topography of the upper White Umfolozi River Valley, the reserve occupies a vast wilderness area of over 20,000 hectares that is steeped in Zulu history and layered upon geological features that date back to the beginning of time.

The landscape of Babanango, with its rugged mountains and serene valleys, serves as a sanctuary for an incredible variety of birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals. Here, you might catch a glimpse of the secretive aardvark or hear the distant call of the aardwolf. With the recent return of the African elephant, Babanango is officially, and proudly, a Big Five game reserve.

Our expert guides lead a variety of activities that promise an unmatched safari experience. Whether you’re exploring significant historical battle sites like Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift nearby or enjoying a sunrise game drive every moment at Babanango is designed to be unforgettable.
Babanango Game Reserve, South Africa 🇿🇦

Babanango Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand is waiting to be explored! Just 3 hours drive from Durban, this scenic Big 5 nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is home to Madwaleni River Lodge, Zulu Rock Lodge and Babanango Valley Lodge.

Why We Love it and You Will Too:

●Stay in one of 3 luxury Babanango safari lodges each with its own unique charm.

●Embark on exhilarating game drives searching for the Big 5 wildlife.

●Guided bush walks invite you to explore hidden wonders as you track wildlife on foot.

●Babanango is committed to wildlife conservation and rewilding animals on the reserve.

●Discover Zululand on ziplining adventures, KZN Battlefield Tours, Coppermine Tours and helicopter flights.

Your Babanango Game Reserve Experience:

Escape to the untamed beauty of Babanango Game Reserve, where the soul-stirring rhythms of nature await your arrival. Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s enchanting Zululand, this extraordinary sanctuary unveils a tapestry of diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to lush savannas, offering a haven for both adventure seekers and serenity enthusiasts.

Babanango Game Reserve is a wilderness region spanning over 20,000 hectares, set amid the spectacular scenery of the upper White Umfolozi River Valley. The location is steeped in Zulu heritage and is layered upon geological characteristics that stretch back millions of years. Birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals of remarkable diversity find sanctuary in the slopes and valleys.

Babanango Game Reserve is home to the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo), as well as cheetah, brown hyena, aardwolf, honey badger, aardvark, warthogs, giraffe, zebra, kudu, hippo, ostrich and many types of antelopes.

Birders are in for a treat as you may see South African bird species including the Secretary Bird, Blue Crane, Ground Hornbill, Verreaux’s Eagle, White Back Vulture, Malachite Sunbird, Half-Collared Kingfisher and many more.

Significant historical KZN battle sites, such as Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, are located close by, providing guests with an opportunity to absorb the region’s fascinating past while immersing themselves in an authentic wilderness experience in a part of Africa that has been lost in time.

Find Us
Babanango Game Reserve
Highway R34
Vryheid, 3100

GPS Location of Nhlopeni Main Gate:
28° 10′ 30″ S
31° 5′ 20″ E

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reservations@babanango.com
+27 31 1000 362
+27 73 150 7721 (Whatsapp Only)
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