Babanango Valley Lodge: Hill Top House
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Hill Top House
Max 6 Guests
1 King, 2 Single, 2 Single
from R11,200
/ for 2 guests
WiFI
Braai / Barbeque
Fan
Shower only
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Reviews
Melissa
Stayed at: Babanango Valley Lodge: Hill Top House
Magical stay
Our private house had everything we needed, pool and fireplace were magical.
Chris
Stayed at: Babanango Valley Lodge: Hill Top House
Home-away-from-home
Perfect home‑from‑home feel, kids loved the pool and boma evenings.
Melissa
Stayed at: Babanango Valley Lodge: Hill Top House
Magical stay
Our private house had everything we needed, pool and fireplace were magical.
Chris
Stayed at: Babanango Valley Lodge: Hill Top House
Home-away-from-home
Perfect home‑from‑home feel, kids loved the pool and boma evenings.
Accommodation Description
Hill Top House is a self‑catering family home perched above Valley Lodge, offering three bedrooms and three bathrooms for up to six guests (max four adults and two children). Two bedrooms are en‑suite; all boast underfloor heating. The open‑plan living area features a fireplace, comfy lounge, dining table, fully equipped kitchen (fridge, oven, stove, microwave, toaster), and sliding doors opening onto a timber deck. Outside, there's a private swimming pool, braai area, and an authentic boma with firepit - perfect for sundowners under the stars. Generous daily housekeeping ensures all linens and towels are refreshed. Hill Top House offers the privacy and warmth of a standalone home, set against rolling Zululand hills.
Setting Description
Tucked into the hills of Babanango Game Reserve, Hill Top House overlooks sweeping valleys edged by indigenous vegetation and spectacular mountain views. The lodge lies near significant cultural and natural landmarks - historic battlefields at Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are within easy reach—while game drives through the 4,500‑hectare reserve reveal buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope, black and white rhino. The remote location provides a serene bush escape without compromising on access to guided wildlife experiences, community‑supported conservation tours, and tranquil walks among ancient aloe forests. The house sits privately amidst the valley, offering both seclusion and proximity to lodge amenities.
What We Love
- -Three bedrooms with two underfloor‑heated en‑suite baths for family comfort
- -Private pool, boma and braai deck with panoramic bush valley views
- -Cosy fireplace and self‑catering kitchen ideal for family stays
- -Exclusive setting within a conservation‑focused reserve, near heritage sites
Activities
Guided Game Drives
Isandlwana Heritage tours
Birdwatching
Conservation experience
Stargazing
All inclusive in your stay:
• Game Drives (morning and afternoon)
• Bush Dining (weather dependent)
• Walking Safari (On request)
• Bird Watching (On request)
Optional extra fee:
• Battlefield Tours
• Wildlife Monitoring
• Helicopter Conservation / Fence Patrols
• Coppermine Tours (Coming soon)
Wheelchair access
Library
Bar / Lounge
Business Centre
Conference facilities
Gym
Free parking
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
Room service
Wi-Fi
Wifi Yes, on entire property
Babanango Game Reserve, located in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, is a showcase for one of the most ambitious rewilding projects in Southern Africa in recent years. Set among the breathtaking topography of the upper White Umfolozi River Valley, the reserve occupies a vast wilderness area of over 20,000 hectares that is steeped in Zulu history and layered upon geological features that date back to the beginning of time. The rugged mountains and valleys provide refuge for an extraordinary diversity of birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals, including the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. With the recent return of the African elephant, Babanango Game Reserve is Big Five. With highly knowledgeable guides and a range of activities to choose from, visitors to Babanango Game Reserve can be assured of an unrivalled safari experience. Significant historical battle sites, such as Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, are located close by.
Location
R34 Highway between Vryheid and Ulundi, Vryheid, 3000
How to get there
DIRECTIONS FROM KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
There will be three toll gates on the way which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR15.50 to ZAR44.00. From King Shaka, merge onto the N2 Kwadukuza towards Tongaat and travel 79km. Take Exit 277 (the Gingindlovu turnoff) for the R66, continue for 800m then turn left onto the R66 towards Gingindlovu/Eshowe/Ulundi.
Travel for 75.8km passing through Melmoth town. After the Total Garage, drive 3.6km until you get to the third left towards Babanango Town and take this onto the R68. Drive 20.9km and turn right towards Babanango Valley to stay on the R68 for another 32km.
Please look out for the Brown Road Sign indicating Babanango turnoff. If you reach a bridge you’ve gone 20 minutes too far!
As you passing through Babanango Town, there will be a 4way intersection by the Police Station in Babanango Town. Turn left and continue on the R68. After 3.6km, look out for the Babanango Valley Lodge sign and turn right onto a dirt road. After you have taken the correct turn
travel for 1.1km until the road forks to the left. Take a left fork and continue on this dirt road for 10.3km. Look out for wildlife and river crossing!
[Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads and you maybe drive past many cows and goats whom can walk across the road at any given time.
ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 3 HOURS 30 MINS
TOTAL DISTANCE: 228 KM
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DIRECTIONS FROM CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG
There will be three toll gates on the way which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR300 to ZAR350.
Take the N3 south out of Johannesburg for about 150km. After you pass through Villiers, take Exit 133 and turn left onto the R34 towards Vrede. After 13km, turn right onto the R103, then after 15km turn left onto the R34. Travel for 13.5km to get to Vrede, then turn right to stay on the R34.
After 89km, turn left and then continue straight for 12km until you come to the N11. Turn right onto the N11 and continue for 1.2km, then turn left on to the R34 towards Utrecht.
After 75.6km, continue straight onto the P 54 over the Bloedrivier. Travel for 39km to the town of Nqutu, then continue straight onto the R68/Isandlwana Road.
After 37km until you see a green sign D139 turn left. Proceed for 1km and turn left at the signposted private road to Babanango Valley Lodge.
Enjoy your stay!
[Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads and you maybe drive past many cows and goats whom can walk across the road at any given time.
ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 6 HOURS 30 MINS
TOTAL DISTANCE: 482KM
Frequently asked questions
No
PAYMENT POLICY
• All reservations require a 50% deposit to secure booking date/s
• All deposits must be paid within 72 hours of making a reservation - failure to receive funds in the stipulated time will result in cancellation of your reservation
• Full and final settlement of a reservation must be made no later than 14
days before arrival
• Any reservations made 30-days or less before arrival will require full
settlement within 24 hours of making a reservation
• Payments can be made via bank transfer / electronic funds transfer (eft),
online with your VISA debit card, VISA credit card or Mastercard through
our online payment portal, which is hosted by PayGate or Cash deposits,
however, be aware that cash deposits will attract a fee of 3% of the amount
payable.
The property does not accept cash payments.
Identification documents must be presented upon arrival.
Card payments, Secure EFT and Zapper transactions can be processed through the below link:
https://paylink.paygate.co.za/?p1=6R10
Please make sure the link you click on directs you to Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd DPO Link.
Enter the Reference obtained from Babanango Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd
Enter the ZAR amount without the currency symbol or commas.
Use a decimal point for cents. Amount format example: 1000.00
CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT POLICY
•4 weeks before arrival - 25% of the full amount
•3 weeks before arrival - 50% of the full amount
•2 weeks before arrival - 75% of the full amount
•1 week before arrival - 100% of the full amount
•All cancellations and amendments must be made in writing.
•All amendments made to bookings paid in full are subject to availability
and will incur a R1,000 penalty change fee per booking.
•Bookings paid in full cannot be amended 7 days before arrival. Should changes be made within this time frame - this will be subject to availability and lodge manager’s discretion.
•A 10% postponement fee applies to changes made prior to the cancellation period taking effect.
•Postponed bookings made under special rates will expire, and new booking period rates
will apply.
Yes
14:00 - 10:00
No—pets are not permitted.
House is self‑catering; catering and housekeeping staff available on request.
Yes—complimentary Wi‑Fi available, with generator backup.
No—area is not classified as malaria‑risk.
