The Portfolio Collection - Benchmark of the Best

  Amakhosi Safari Lodge     Game Lodge / Guest House

AmaKhosi Safari Lodge “Place of the Kings” in Zulu, is ideally situated 4 hours from Durban in KwaZulu Natal and 5,5 hours from Johannesburg. On the banks of Zululand’s Mkuze River in the AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Amakhosi Safai Lodge is home to the Big Five including cheetah, 15 species of antelope, crocodile, hippo and over 400 bird species.

  Hluhluwe River Lodge & Adventures     Eco Lodge

Tucked away in an indigenous forest setting, Hluhluwe River Lodge and Adventures offers comfortably appointed thatched Chalets with private decks. The relaxed main Lodge has a restaurant, lounge and an expansive terrace commanding spectacular views of the Hluhluwe River floodplain.

  Thula Thula Private Game Reserve     Game Lodge / Tented Camp

Only two hours north from Durban in a malaria-free area, Thula Thula, the oldest private game reserve in KwaZulu Natal, offers Zulu history, style and good food. The Safari Lodge has 8 luxury air-conditioned chalets decorated in ethnic and Colonial style with private verandahs. The relaxed Tented Camp has 8 stylish tents each with a private viewing deck and en suite bathroom with Victorian bath, 6 with an outdoor shower.

  Wendy's Country Lodge     Guest House / Country Town

Wendy's Country Lodge is located in Mtubatuba KwaZulu Natal. Set in a welcoming, tropical paradise with rare orchids, abundant birdlife and a heated pool, this charming family-run Lodge, steeped in history, has comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms.

  Bushwillow     Guest House / Eco Lodge

Bushwillow is located near to Hluhluwe on the Elephant Coast, KwaZulu Natal. Set in Kuleni Game Park, which can be explored on self-guided walking trails, guests will spot plenty of wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, and other ‘safe’ game setting the mood for the “Big 5” at Hluhluwe Imfolozi or the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Or for the less energetic, simply relax on the expansive decks or on hot summer days sit in the plunge-pool and view game that passes by and visits the cunningly hidden small waterhole.

  White Elephant Safari Lodge     Game Lodge / Guest House

Overlooking the majestic Lebombo Mountains and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, White Elephant Safari Lodge, in the Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, captures the romance of a bygone era with deep verandahs, sweeping views and tranquillity. Luxury Safari Tents have a romantic ball and claw bath, outdoor canvas shower and private verandah.

  Makakatana Bay Lodge     Game Lodge

An intimate contemporary hideaway Makakatana is the only privately owned Lodge set on the banks of Lake St Lucia, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Africa’s largest natural marine estuary. The pristine Indian Ocean beaches, combined with the St Lucia Estuary stretching inland for 65 km, provide an undeniable attraction to lovers of wildlife.

  Birds of Paradise Bed & Breakfast     B&B / Country Town

Birds of Paradise B&B is set in Eshowe on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Awake to the sound of birds, and enjoy the tranquillity of country life at this comfortable Bed and Breakfast, a home away from home. Cosy bedrooms and 2 self-catering rooms are separate from the main house and include comfortable beds with fine percale linen. Each has tea tray, DSTV, fan or heater.

  Leopard Mountain Game Lodge     Game Lodge

Leopard Mountain is a Big 5 Game Lodge, situated within the 23 000 hectare Zululand Rhino Reserve, near Hluhluwe in KwaZulu Natal. Thatched, stone chalets have stunning views over the river and wilderness, offering peace and tranquillity.

  White Elephant Bush Camp     Game Lodge / Guest House

White Elephant Bush Camp in the Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, formerly umKhaya Bush Lodge, provides a tranquil retreat below a canopy of knobthorn trees. Bush Camp is available for exclusive use only and is self-catering with a fully stocked kitchen.