KwaZulu Natal Maputoland Mkhuze Game Reserve
 

Mkhuze Game Reserve

Mkhuze Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Mkhuze Game Reserve

Situated in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which forms part of a World Heritage Site, Mkhuze Game Reserve is one of the countries top birding sites with well in excess of 450 species having been recorded. The varied habitats also provide for a wide diversity of mammal species including four of the Big Five.  This ensures numerous photographic opportunities.

Accommodation ranges from camping and caravanning through to hutted and tented accommodation at Mantuma camp. The Nhlonhlela Bush Lodge is an eight bed lodge that overlooks the fever tree lined Nhlonhlela Pan. There are six game viewing hides scattered within the reserve. Guided walks and night drives may be booked through the reception office. There is a small shop and petrol is also available. Swimming pools are available in both the campsite and at Mantuma camp.



Location

Address
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Closest Town
Hluhluwe
Getting There
Mkhuze is situated approximately 335 km’s north of Durban on the N2 and 35 km’s north of Hluhluwe. Follow the signposts off the N2. From this point the road is gravel. Follow it for about 15km’s before again turning right through the Lebombo Mountains. The entrance is 10kms along this road.

Photography

Best Time to Photograph
Early mornings and evenings are best for driving around to search for photographic subjects, but it is worth spending the whole day at the hides
Type of Photography
  • Landscape
  • Wildlife General
  • Birds
Best Time of Year
Winter
Photographic Tips
Winter months provide the best times for photography as the veld is dry and open. This also means that birds and animals concentrate around the numerous waterholes with accompanying hides.
Recommended Gear
A solid beanbag is a must for photographing at the hides. Telephoto lenses are a priority for bird and animal photography

Footnotes

Season and Weather
Summer months are extremely hot and humid and afternoon thunder showers can be expected. Note that this is a malaria area. Winter weather is more pleasant with cool temperatures and more stable weather patterns.
Habitats
  • Wetlands
  • Acacia Savannah
  • Pans
  • Swamps
  • Riverine Forests
  • Sandveld Forest
Other Activities
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Viewing
  • Night Drives
  • Guided Walks
Guide/s Available
Zululand Birding Route has an experienced network of local guides who can help in finding those special and elusive species. They can be contacted via www.zbr.co.za or Tel: 035 7535644 or email: guides(at)zbr.co.za

Highlights

Site Highlights
Nsumo Pan
Sandveld Forest near Masinga and Bhubhe hides
Fig Tree Forest – Guided Walk
Malibale Waterhole
Top Species
  • Pink-Backed Pelican
  • Crested Guineafowl
  • Eastern Nicator
  • Pink-Throated Twinspot
  • Neergaard’s Sunbird
  • Long-Tailed Paradise-Whydah
  • Black and White Rhino
  • Suni

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