Bonamanzi is a privately owned Game Reserve, 4000 hectares in size with the Hluhluwe River forming our Eastern border. Proclaimed a Natural Heritage Site in 1995 in recognition of the biodiversity of the Reserve we offer Sand Forests, Savanna & Wetland Areas. This diversity is why Bonamanzi is recognised as one of the best birding destinations in Southern Africa.From the Eastern side of the Reserve we offer magnificent views over False Bay – on the Western side a Viewing Deck overlooking the Lalapanzi Dam where one can relax and watch the sun set.
Type: Accommodation – Lodge
Category: Eco & Sustainable
Motivation for award: Bonamanzi is home to “The Big Four“, no Lion. We offer Game Drives on the Reserve which can be booked and paid for at Reception. There are a few roads open to guests to do self drives but these are limited to certain areas and do not cover the whole Reserve, the Route covers a portion of the Sand Forest and takes you down to a section of the Hluhluwe River. As one of South Africa’s premier birding destinations with over 406 birding species, we feel that its deserving of a top place in its category.
Region: Kwazulu Natal / Hluhluwe
Bonamanzi Game Reserve Pty Ltd
Touch the Wilderness
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Comments
Elsie Smit – 20.03.2022
Lovely place and friendly staff
Lauren Booth – 18.03.2022
We visited Bonamanzi for the first time over New Year with our young family. Having visited Kruger and many of the Lowveld reserves, we were blown away by the birding, cariety of vegetation types and peace at Bonamanzi and we cant wait to go back!
Louise – 27.02.2022
Bonamanzi
Kim Westraad – 26.02.2022
Beautiful, scenic and tranquil. A place to relax and rejuvenate.
Experience nature at its best @ Bonamanzi!
Janet Hardcastle – 26.02.2022
This is the most beautiful restful place. I love it
Janet Hardcastle – 26.02.2022
This is the most beautiful restful place. I love it
Janet Hardcastle – 26.02.2022
This is the most beautiful restful place. I love it
Janet Hardcastle – 26.02.2022
This is the most beautiful restful place. I love it
Janet Hardcastle – 26.02.2022
This is the most beautiful restful place. I love it
Dwight Westraad – 26.02.2022
Truely a piece of paradise ,my Home away from home,Helping to create free range kids
Clint – 26.02.2022
Definitely my favorite spot on the North coast of Kzn
Candice – 26.02.2022
Bonamanzi is by far the best , from the staff to the accommodation and ablutions.. it is a place of paradise especially if you have small kids .
Alta – 25.02.2022
Our favourite home away from home!!
Paula Fiess – 25.02.2022
Most beloved place on earth
Linda Ilott – 25.02.2022
Happy memories – a very special place
Kate Lund – 25.02.2022
Bonamanzi is a gem on the KZN north coast, the staff are friendly and very helpful, it feels as if you are going away to your family for the weekend, they work incredibly hard to make sure you have a personalised and great time! We got to experience a rugby game in the Boma which was a brilliant experience, the fires at night are beautiful and the food is exceptional! Bonamanzi should be on everyone’s to do list! We will keep returning!
Heidi Gibson – 25.02.2022
Bonamanzi is the best
heidi gibson – 25.02.2022
I always get a tremendous sense of peace when I go to Bonamanzi. Congratulations on the nominations – lets all make sure that we vote so that Bonamanzi wins
Trixie – 21.02.2022
Pleasure in the bush
Tristan Baird – 20.02.2022
Bonamanzi is the hidden gem of Zululand. It is a must visit destination for any passionate birder.
Emile Streicher – 20.02.2022
We love the camp sites at Bonamanzi, spacious, neat, kept tidy and with private ablutions and kitchenette.
The roads are well maintained and we just love all the birds.
Definitely our happy place!
chris verster – 20.02.2022
Live life like no other. Paradise before Heaven.
Dave Elston – 20.02.2022
We have been going to Bonamanzi for nearly 30 years and will continue to go for as long as we are able. Just a wonderful place and the best campsites in Kwazulu Natal
Matthew Birbeck – 20.02.2022
Congratulations on your nomination and I am sure you are going to win. Bonamanzi is one of South Africa’s top game reserves in both KZN and South Africa and from myself and other South Africans living in the Isle of Man, I can only wish you the best of luck.
Tania Saunders – 20.02.2022
For my nieces’ honeymoon we visited Bonamanzi as a group with international and local visitors. They, like ourselves, loved the game drives and the staff who knew the area and animals well enough to treat our visitors to the best of our country’s wildlife experiences. Good Luck
Geniene Preston – 20.02.2022
Great place for wildlife and their conservation efforts make a huge difference to our South African landscape. Game Reserves like Bonamanzi work hard to keep their lodges and reserves in pristine condition for local and international visitors alike. One of my favourite destinations. Keep it up!
Leone Fourie – 20.02.2022
I would love to go on a short getaway there I hope they win it is an amazing place.
Jacqueline – 20.02.2022
Tranquil
Richard Grantham – 20.02.2022
My happy place