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Ambula Golf & Safari Tours is a tour operating company based in Zululand, KwaZulu Natal – South Africa. We specialise in putting together exciting and exclusive tours for inbound tourists and corporate clients. With our own fleet of luxury buses and vehicles, we also offer a very reputable, reliable and competitively priced transport service, particularly in the Northern KwaZulu Natal region.
Bonamanzi Game Park, a private South Africa game reserve, safari lodge and natural heritage site, is also one of the largest private wildlife and birding parks in Zululand.
Country Rose B&B
Country Rose B&B is comfortable accommodation with warm hospitality. A short drive to Hluhluwe, Mkuzi and Umfolozi game reserves. Cape Vidal, St Lucia, Mapelane, Charters Creek, Canies Island, Duma Zulu cultural village, and Sodwana Bay can be visited.
Ehlathini Bush Camp
Ehlathini Bush Camp offers comprehensive self catering facilities, as well as a pool and gazebo, and comfortable accommodation. Ehlathini is centrally located for exploring the delights of the area, all at very reasonable prices.
Tel: 035 562 9061 Cell: 083 334 8595
Falaza Game Park
Falaza Game Park is a luxury tented accommodation provides true safari ambiance, with every comfort catered for, including spacious dressing rooms, en-suite bathrooms and private sundecks.offers a choice of safari experiences on foot, horseback, by game vehicle or on water.
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge
The Gqoyeni Bush Lodge is elevated on a peninsula overlooking the confluence of the Black Mfolozi River and the Gqoyeni Stream, this bush lodge offers excellent game viewing opportunities in an ideal setting.
Hluhluwe Guest House
Hluhluwe Guest House has luxury rooms in private home, right in the heart of the Hluhluwe Village. Lovely meals served in the dining area. .
Rooms: 8 Star Grading:
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve was founded in 1895, making it the oldest game reserve in South Africa.
Izulu Village is a rustic, clean budget lodge set up for international volunteers, 4x4ers, Mountain bikers, rope adventurers and anyone who wants to escape. This is the area where King Shake went about ruling the African tribes to form the Zulu nation. Izulu is the Zulu word for Heaven and that is what the area is, on the banks of the uMhlathuze River and with the Ongoya Mountain range as our backdrop.
Adventures offered are: 4x4 safaris and adventures, mountain biking, absailing and rappelling, quad biking, and zulu culture tours.
Makakatana Bay Lodge is situated within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Zululand, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Safari Lodge offering luxury accommodation and great Zululand Safari packages.
Mazuri Lodge
Mazuri Lodge offers the comforts of country living in the heart of Zululand. A lovely thatched Lodge situated in park like, tropical gardens with a swimming pool, tenniscourt and outdoor dining area.
South African Tourism announce the latest developments in their meetings facilities and experiences for business travelers.
A conference centre with seating for thirty-two delegates has opened at
Falaza Game Park and Spa outside Hluhluwe in Zululand. It’s a scenic
three hours by car from Durban. Falaza borders the heritage-listed
Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park and includes accommodation for thirty in
fifteen luxury, twin-bedded tents.
THE small remaining genetic pool of Black Rhino is threatened as never before. This was the stark warning from rhino expert, Dr Jacques Flamand to a select audience at the Enseleni Nature Reserve last week.
The occasion was the first public fundraiser for the ‘Adopt A Black Rhino’ conservation project, based at the Zululand Rhino Reserve (ZRR) near Hluhluwe. Flamand said: ‘At ZRR we have the opportunity of giving this species, which numbered 65 000 in 1922 and only 3 000 in 1992, a chance to recover from the brink of extinction.’
He said threats to its survival included the lack of habitat, with all Black Rhino in KZN in a few formal protected areas only and no new public land available for Black Rhino conservation. ‘This leads to concerns about slow population growth, as lack of roaming space inhibits breeding. ‘Poaching snares, poverty, wars, corruption and greed and land-hunger are added threats.’ Flamand said the aim was to have a Black Rhino population in KZN increasing on average at over 5% per annum, thereby contributing to provincial target of 1,000 and national of 3,000. In the past three years, three populations have been established in northern KZN: Mun-ya-wana Game Reserve (20 000ha), Zululand Rhino Reserve (24 000ha) and Pongola Game Reserve (14 000 ha), with the Emakhosini-Opathe Heritage Park (16 000ha) in the pipeline.
The ZRR, part of the World Wildlife Foundation’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project, now boasts 27 Black Rhino on land made available by neighbouring farmers who pulled down their fences. In a stirring appeal, ZRR Chairman Clive Viviers said the ZRR was a pilot model for the world. ‘A species that has survived for 40 million years in its present form is now threatened by man. ‘With more poachers and fewer Black Rhino, the situation can only get worse,’ said Vivier. ‘But every challenge is an opportunity. We have saved the White Rhino; we can save the Black Rhino.’
The ZRR thanked wildlife artist Joe Marais, the Zululand Observer, Khwela Print, Wyett’s, Graphic
Dimensions and Naas Stoop Photography for their contribution to the fundraising dinner. Contact Karen Odendaal on 082 7468585 to become involved in the Adopt A Black Rhino Project.
St. Lucia, which was recently declared as a WORLD HERITAGE SITE, has some truly unique and awesome experiences to offer YOU. If it is for the nature, birds or just a relax you will love it here!
ADVANTAGE CRUISER will endeavor to take YOU to some of these "experiences". On our boat you will explore the wonders and mysteries of this newest World heritage Site.
Toad Tree Lodge is a exclusive destination situated within a private game reserve. It boasts a wealth of antelope species, as well as Giraffe, Zebra and Wildebeest, some of which are endemic to the area.
Uncle Jim's Cottage
The Uncle Jim's Cottage is in a large fenced garden, with a security gate. This is an ideal stop over when visiting the Elephant Coast. Uncle Jim's Cottage is situated in a tranquil setting, east of the town of Hluhluwe, near False Bay Park (part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Heritage Site).
Zululand Safari Lodge
Zululand Safari Lodge, situated in the heart of Zululand, is only a 2 hour northbound drive from Durban, and is perfect for families and conference groups. This traditional African self-catering reserve with its dining boma and 24 thatched rondavels looks up at the sweep of Ubizane Mountain.
Bahati Bushcamp
Bahati Bushcamp is on a privately owned game farm. Set in superb bush environment, Bahati offers guests a genuine "Out of Africa" experience. A bird watchers paradise, Bahati is close to world renowned Umfolozi/Hluhluwe game reserves.
Bushbaby Lodge
Bushbaby Lodge is the perfect break-away in the heart of Zululand, set in a picturesque tropical garden under the shade of enormous indigenous trees. Treat yourself to traditional home cooking, or make use of the equipped communal kitchen and cater for yourself.
Dinizulu Cottage
Dinizulu Cottage is situated in the St Lucia Wetland Heritage Site area, 1km from the entrance to False Bay Park, 13km from Hluhluwe Town and 30 km from Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. This is perfect for visitors who enjoy peace and tranquility in a beautiful setting at very reasonable rates.
Emdoneni Lodge
Emdoneni Lodge and Game Farm in Hluhluwe offers intimate and comfortable accommodation in chalets or rondavels, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, allowing guests to sample the delights of true South African hospitality and cuisine.
False Bay Guest House
False Bay Guest House is a well priced, family run Guest House / Bed and Breakfast with a difference. Individual en-suite Domes set in beautiful gardens with great view above the Lake.
Star Grading:
Hilltop Camp
The Hilltop Camp on the summit of a forested hill offers fine views of the surrounding countryside. Accommodation ranges from a luxury lodge to a variety of superbly appointed self-catering accommodation facilities.
Tel: +27 (0)35 562 0848
Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris
Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris is set in the heart of the Zulu Kingdom and Elephant Coast.Hluhluwe Hotel & Safaris is renowned for its African ambiance, excellent cuisine and personal touch.
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Intibane Game Lodge is situated between the famous Hluhluwe and Mkuze Game Reserves, a four hour drive from Johannesburg and three hours from Durban. This 200ha unspoilt Savannah Bush is home to a wide variety of wildlife and birds.
iZungla Lodge
iZungla Lodge is a luxurious private lodge, situated within Kuleni Game Park, 18 kilometres from Hluhluwe.
Malala Lodge
Malala Lodge offers you, the discerning visitor, true "Old World" hospitality set within the splendour of untamed Africa.
Rooms: 7
Mhlosinga Bush Lodge
Mhlosinga Bush Lodge is in central to Hluhluwe, Mfolozi, Mkuzi Game Reserves, St. Lucia, Sodwana Bay and other major attractions. Just 3 hours north of Durban on the N2 highway.
Nkonka Game Ranch
Nkonka Game Ranch set within the borders of developed private Game Parks, makes Nkonka an ideal venue to experience the African bush.
Rhino River Lodge
At Rhino River Lodge, the theatre of nature comes to life in vivid, startling colours. Watch as rhinos and elephants collide; see the reclusive black rhino as he slips through the riverine bush;.
Shayamoya Game Lodge 10 Luxurious thatched chalets are individually situated with their own private viewing deck, ensuite wooden bathroom and enclosed outdoor showers that makes the experience truly romantic.
Star Grading: Rooms: 8
Get your establishment listed here for only R684 pa incl.
Sungulwane Game Lodge is situated in the foothills of the Ubombo mountain range, between the world renowned Hluhluwe-Umfolozi & Mkuze Reserves, on the western side of the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
Rooms: 7
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
Ubizane Wildlife 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.
Vakasha B&B
Vakasha B&B offers serviced rooms, full English breakfast, braai facilities, secure parking, booking for Game drives, children welcome.
Zululand Tree Lodge
Zululand Tree Lodgeis situated in the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve. 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. Accommodates48 guests.
Banghoek Lodge
Banghoek Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in, en-suite chalets and self catering cabins, easily accommodating small and large tour groups. The Lodge is ideally suited for corporate escapes with our fully equipped conference venues, and is also the perfect setting for your dream wedding.
Bushlands Game Lodge
Bushlands Game Lodge is unique in many respects - it offers clients exclusivity at reasonable rates, due to the small and personal nature of the lodge, where focus is on personalised attention and service excellence.
Dinizulu Safaris (established 1969), is an owner managed safari company based in Hluhluwe town. This is a perfect place from where to start your exploration of the conservation, historical, wildlife and cultural attractions of the Elephant Coast Region. We offer full and half day guided game drives in 4x4 open vehicles within Hluhluwe-Imfolozi and Mkuze Game Reserves, as well as to other local attractions.
Dinizulu Safaris pride themselves on employing only the finest of qualified guides in this area. This means that all guides are registered with FGASA and accredited with THETA. All guides have a public drivers permit and a valid First Aid Certificate.
Erin Self Catering Chalet offer a comfortable secure stay. Both chalets are fenced in and secure. Each chalet has an alarm system. Both chalets have two bedrooms and are fully furnished for your comfort. There are ceiling fans in each room. Braai facilities available.
Ghost Mountain Inn
Ghost Mountain Inn is situated in picturesque northern KwaZulu Natal we are within easy reach of some of these game and coastal reserves in Maputaland and the Elephant Coast
Hlatikulu Bush Lodge
Hlatikulu Bush Lodge is elevated on a terrace overlooking the Black Imfolozi and situated in the heart of the park and provides excellent opportunities for walks.
Hluhluwe River Lodge
Hluhluwe River Lodge and Adventures offers luxury accommodation and exciting outdoor adventures, and is situated close to the famous Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park and the coastal marine reserves of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
Horn and Thorn B&B in Hluhluwe is a luxurious five-bedroom thatched guest retreat. An exquisite, self catering, Bed&Breakfast getaway in Hluhluwe. Rooms: 5
Isinkwe Backpackers Bush Camp has a strong wildlife theme throughout the camp and lies nestled within indigenous woodland bushveld. On arrival you are greeted by friendly, shady indigenous trees forming a tranquil hide-away; but also an excellent base from which to explore the many famous wildlife destinations of the Elephant Coast Tourism Region.
Tel: +27 (0)35 562 2261
Specialising in tailor made tours in Southern Africa.
Based on the North Eastern Coast of South Africa, Land Lover Safaris operates as a professional Tour operator in the whole of South Africa and in neighbouring countries into areas where no other operator covers.
Having years of travelling experience and a National accreditation from the South African Tourism Board we are proud to say that we do not leave a stone unturned to make your dream safari a reality!
Provided by Business Partners Ltd, South Africa's leading investor in SMEs
Quick Tips for Marketing your Guest House or B&B
(No-Nonsense Advice for Entrepreneurs in Tourism)
The good news is that every business has something unique to offer, no
matter how many other operators there are in the market. It’s up to you
to find that unique selling point, market it and deliver on it, making
it an intrinsic and desirable feature of your business. This is what
will make visitors seek you out and return again and again.
Whatever your unique selling point may be, identify it, define it and use it to full advantage in all aspects of your business.
Mpila Camp is centrally situated in the Imfolozi section of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Park, Mpila Camp commands magnificent views of the Wilderness Area.
Tel: 035 550 8476
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site.
Fractional ownership - the new buzz word in property - has made a
successful and fast-growing entry into the South Africa market,
following the recent worldwide trend.
Fractional ownership allows investors to become part-owners of a
vacation home and enjoy between 3 and 12 weeks of home ownership
privileges per year at a luxury resort, at a fraction of the cost of
whole ownership.
"Although the term fractional ownership is relatively new, the concept
of sharing a vacation home with family or friends has been common
practise in South Africa for many years" say Brian Singer, CEO of the
Singer Group. "Fractional ownership schemes formalise the relationship
between all the part-owners of a property and regularise the usage
rights and other benefits attached to ownership".
Sifundo Gumbi the founder of "Sifundo Gumbi Birding Tours and Safaris" was one of the first Richards Bay Bird Guides trained at the Birdlife SA training centre in Wakkerstroom in 2002. Richards Bay is one of South Africa's top waterbird areas.
Contact Zululand Birding Route - 083 2255 960 or e-mail:
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The Canopy is located within Weavers Nature Park situated between the sandy beaches and coral reefs of Sodwana Bay and the Big 5 Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Park.
UmThiba Lodge is tucked away from the city lights, Africa's natural Gem awaits to be discovered. umThiba is a completely private and secluded lodge set in the heart of Zululand and enjoying Phinda and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park as its closest neighbours.
Get your establishment listed here for only R684 pa incl.
Bayala Game Lodge is nestled at the foot of the picturesque Ubombo Mountains. Set in the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, which is a declared World Heritage Site.
Explore the Great Lakes and Game Reserves of Zululand
Discover real Africa in the unspoiled wilderness of Zululand. Less than three hours drive from Durban and you enter a unique world of savage splendour and untamed eco-tourism experiences. Where else can you walk with the animals, game view the big five, spot an overwhelming profusion of bird life, enter the fascinating world of Zulu Culture and tradition, or dive the reefs of a sub-tropical coast?
Ezulwini Game Lodge have a variety of options to fill visitors days, including game viewing and birdwatching within our own reserve in open 4 x 4 vehicles where the scarce Suni and Red Duiker vie with African Broad Bill and the beautiful Narina Trogen.
In preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2010, leading international brand
management and licensing company, Global Brands Group (GBG) has opened
an office in Johannesburg. In February 2005, FIFA appointed GBG as both
its worldwide exclusive licensing representative and store operator for
FIFA branded retail destinations.Additionally, GBG has rights as the
on-site concessionaire for all FIFA events throughout an eight-year
term. Mark Matheny, CEO and Co-Chairman of GBG, highlights the
importance of the South African office within company's network: As the
host country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is a key market
for Global Brands and the country's licensing program will be a major
component of Global Brand's worldwide licensing activities for the
event. Global Brands will work with best-inclass South African
licensees and retailers across an extensive range of product categories
to deliver a world-class merchandising program that will be accessible
to a wide cross-section of South African consumers.
So what was your tally on your last holiday in the bush? On a trip to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Narina Exelby came across wild dogs-three days in a row-just missed a leopard kill, saw hyenas on an impala kill, got perhaps a little too close to an elephant bull, saw lots of rhinos (yawn), shared a bedroom with a leguaan and took a walk on the wild side.
Horn and Thorn B&B in Hluhluwe is a five bedroom thatched guest retreat with comfortable bedrooms under cool thatch with fans and tea trays. An exquisite, self catering, Bed&Breakfast getaway in Hluhluwe, options for groups of eight or more.
Isinkwe Backpackers Bush Camp A strong wildlife theme runs through the camp, as the camp is nestled within 22 hectares of lush, indigenous bush. As you arrive, you are greeted by friendly, shady trees, forming a tranquil hide-away.
Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
Leopard Mountain Game Lodge, a multiple award winning 4 star game lodge, Rock and Thatch chalets tucked within the Zululand Rhino Reserve. Big 5 game drives & guided walks, peace & tranquility. Tantalizing meals, award winning wine cellar
Masinda Bush Lodge
Masinda Bush Lodge is a secluded luxury lodge is situated in the Masinda area in the Imfolozi section of the Game Reserve, commanding magnificent views over the bushveld and rocky ridges to the south of the park.
Muntulu Bush Lodge is hidden in a wilderness setting overlooking the Hluhluwe River. The camp offers four two bed units with en-suite bathrooms which are linked by wooden walkways to the central lounge and dining area.
Protea Hotel Umfolozi
The Protea Hotel Umfolozi River comprises 68 luxurious and spacious rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned, with electronic door locks, telephones and writing desks. Star Grading: Rooms: 68
Sand Forest Lodge is situated on a nature reserve and lies to the west of False Bay Park - part of the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park. The Lodge is 10 minutes from the village of Hluhluwe and 20 minutes from the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Rooms: 15
Get your establishment listed here for only R684 pa incl.
SilentManager, the UK based âFantasy Sports Game Specialistsâ is to
embark on bringing Fantasy Sports Games to South Africa. SilentManager,
who work with brands such as Vodafone, Wheels24, EA SPORTS, MSN, and
Manchester United, to name but a few, are to collaborate with Cape Town
based Bright Idea Projects on bringing this simple but highly affective
marketing tool to South Africa. SilentManager works with brands, media
partners and clubs and associations to use Fantasy Sports Games as
strategic marketing campaigns based around virtually any sporting
genre. The games can be delivered across both online and mobile
platforms and work effortlessly to give clients brand exposure, an
increase in website traffic, generate brand loyalty, build and maintain
an online community, create an association with sport as well as
enabling clients to build a light hearted relationship with their
target audience and gather data on them. The game also works as a
platform to speak to them through about any new product or services
that they want to promote.
Thornwood is a luxury private retreat within Kuleni Game Park, 150 hectares of pristine natural bush. Thornwood offers luxury accommodation of up to 8 people in a self-catering, fully serviced, upmarket lodge.
Umziki Pan Game Lodge is close to False Bay, a part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands (a World Heritage Site), approximately 100 km from Richards Bay Airport.
Tel: 035 562 0386
Valley of the Zulu Kings Weekend adventure.Three day tours of Zulu traditional culture, contemporary Zulu life and Zulu ceremonies, Big five Zululand Safari, guided game walks and more.
The Zululand Birding Route World-famous birding venues provide forest, grassland, wetland, bushveld, mountains, estuarine, coastline and open ocean habitats, making this southern Africa's most diverse area for birding. 63 southern African endemic or near-endemic species are present, making this region a must on any birders' wish list.
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South African Tourism announce the latest developments in their meetings facilities and experiences for business travelers. 
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A lie often feels better than the truth. That is particularly true
when you run your own small-business and things aren't going right.
It's just so much easier to make something up than to admit that you
made a mistake.
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Provided by Business Partners Ltd, South Africa's leading investor in SMEs
Fractional ownership - the new buzz word in property - has made a
successful and fast-growing entry into the South Africa market,
following the recent worldwide trend.
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SilentManager, the UK based âFantasy Sports Game Specialistsâ is to
embark on bringing Fantasy Sports Games to South Africa. SilentManager,
who work with brands such as Vodafone, Wheels24, EA SPORTS, MSN, and
Manchester United, to name but a few, are to collaborate with Cape Town
based Bright Idea Projects on bringing this simple but highly affective
marketing tool to South Africa. SilentManager works with brands, media
partners and clubs and associations to use Fantasy Sports Games as
strategic marketing campaigns based around virtually any sporting
genre. The games can be delivered across both online and mobile
platforms and work effortlessly to give clients brand exposure, an
increase in website traffic, generate brand loyalty, build and maintain
an online community, create an association with sport as well as
enabling clients to build a light hearted relationship with their
target audience and gather data on them. The game also works as a
platform to speak to them through about any new product or services
that they want to promote.
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