Booking, Enquiries & Reservations
Central Reservations:
Tel. 0861 010 347
E-mail: umkhuze@dreamresorts.co.za
Mantuma Lodge Reception: Tel. 071 320 0566 E-mail: hello@dreamresorts.co.za
Directions
Via eMshopi Gate (Western side, the main approach): Drive on N2 North to Mkuze town, then along 15 km dirt road on the sign-posted reserve road to the gate. Tarred all the way to Mantuma from entrance gate. Best for visitors coming from Joburg or up the N2. Try to confirm condition of road before arrival.
Via Ophansi Gate (Eastern side, from R22 / Sodwana side): Branch off the N2 at Hluhluwe onto the R22, then take the D820 dirt road turn-off to Ophansi Gate.
Drive time: 3.5 hours from Durban · 6 hours from Johannesburg · 30 minutes from Hluhluwe town.
Nearest airport: Richards Bay (110 km).
Accommodation
Mantuma Camp has thirty self-catering units sleeping up to eighty-four guests, in five distinct styles — from family cottages to canvas safari tents. Brick- and canvas-under-thatch, naturally cool, every unit with a private braai. Also rustic Nhlonhlela Bush Lodge or Mshopi camp site – something to suite every budget.
Visitor Information
Items to bring: Drinking water and ice.
Food and basic groceries (shop stock is limited).
Binoculars, camera, long lens (300mm+ is ideal).
Bird and Animal, Insect, Plant field guides.
Insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and closed shoes.
A torch/headlamp or similar, power bank, batteries and chargers (Emshopi Campsite has limited or no power).
Warm clothes – mornings can be fresh to cold.
A swimsuit for swimming pools in summer.
Cash for gate fees, and tips. Try to fill up vehicle with fuel before entering uMkhuze as petrol and diesel can be limited at Mantuma.
Gate Times
Summer (Nov–Mar)05h00 – 19h00
Winter (Apr–Oct)06h00 – 18h00
More information: uMkhuze Game Reserve is a low-risk malaria area in summer
Bring your own drinking water (reserve water is fine for cooking & bathing)
Children are welcome – but should be fully supervised as all camps are unfenced
No pets permitted in the reserve
Wild & Rhino Cards not accepted
Rules and Regulations
Please read and take note before you visit our amazing game reserve…
