Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
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Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
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Inkululeko Bush Camp
Max 10 Guests
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Braai / Barbeque
Firepit
Shower only
Communal Bathroom
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Chad R.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Mind-blowing experience
We stayed at Inkululeko Bush Camp for 2 nights in Dec 2023 and it was a mind-blowing and totally amazing experience. The campsite is well maintained and thought out.
Leigh Y.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Cannot wait to return!
We had the pleasure of spending 2 nights at Makongo Hills and it was simply not enough! Waking up to a herd of wildebeests directly outside our patio was incredible!
Angela H.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Found our place in the bush!
Thank you so much to Brett, Kaylene and staff, we have found one of our favourite places in the bush. You wowed us from the time we arrived with friendliness and great accommodation.
Chad R.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Mind-blowing experience
We stayed at Inkululeko Bush Camp for 2 nights in Dec 2023 and it was a mind-blowing and totally amazing experience. The campsite is well maintained and thought out.
Leigh Y.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Cannot wait to return!
We had the pleasure of spending 2 nights at Makongo Hills and it was simply not enough! Waking up to a herd of wildebeests directly outside our patio was incredible!
Angela H.
Stayed at: Inkululeko Bush Camp at Makongo Hills
Found our place in the bush!
Thank you so much to Brett, Kaylene and staff, we have found one of our favourite places in the bush. You wowed us from the time we arrived with friendliness and great accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Inkululeko Bush Camp offers an authentic wild camping experience within the 15,000-hectare Mkuze Valley Wilderness—a malaria-free Big 5 reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. Set beneath a canopy of Tamboti trees, this exclusive-use, off-grid campsite accommodates up to 10 guests and is designed for self-sufficient adventurers seeking immersion in nature.nThe camp features level ground suitable for tents, rooftop tents, camping trailers, and off-road caravans. Facilities include a thatched, monkey-proof kitchen area with a basin and worktop, a dining area on a raised platform ideal for birdwatching, and a fire pit with a braai area. The ablution block offers two flushing toilets and two open-air showers with hot water supplied by a Jet Donkey Boiler. Solar lights illuminate the campsite at night, enhancing safety without compromising the wilderness ambiance.Guests are welcomed by Mkuze Valley Wilderness staff upon arrival for an orientation and safety briefing. As the camp is unfenced, wildlife frequently roams nearby, providing an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the natural environment. Please note that a 4x4 vehicle is required to access the campsite.
Setting Description
Located just five minutes from the Makongo Hills main gate, Inkululeko Bush Camp is nestled in the heart of the Mkuze Valley Wilderness. This expansive reserve boasts diverse ecosystems, from open grasslands to riverine forests, supporting a rich array of wildlife and bird species. The camp's secluded setting allows guests to experience the sights and sounds of the bush uninterrupted, whether it's the distant roar of lions or the gentle rustle of leaves stirred by passing antelope. Its strategic location also makes it an ideal stopover for travelers en route to Mozambique or Sodwana Bay.
What We Love
- -Exclusive-use, unfenced campsite in a Big 5 reserve
- -Open-air showers and rustic, monkey-proof kitchen facilities
- -Solar-powered lighting preserving the natural ambiance
- -Proximity to diverse wildlife and bird species
- -Ideal for self-sufficient travelers seeking a genuine bush experience
Activities
Secluded and well worth every second off the beaten track, you will travel through two BIG5 game reserves to get to us.
Makongo Hills Lodge is in the 15,000hectare Mkuze Valley Wilderness Reserve, and besides the BIG5, is home to nyala, impala, bushbuck, grey and red duiker, the elusive kudu, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, warthog, bush pig, baboons and monkeys. Predators include lion, leopard, spotted hyena, brown hyena and a number of smaller cat species, such as genet, caracal and African wild cat.
Our trees and bush are teeming with birdlife. Some of our most sought after species include; Narina Trogan, Gorgeous Bush Shrike, Eastern Nicator and the Pink-throated Twinspot. The reserve hosts nesting Southern-Bald Ibis and Cape Vultures.
Game drives
Birding
Photography
Stargazing
Family Activities
Wild Camping
24-hour front desk
Children's play area
Secured parking
Free parking
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Room service
BBQ / picnic area
Wi-Fi
Wifi Yes, on entire property
Location
Makongo Hills, Magudu,, Pongola, 3170
How to get there
From Johannesburg (6 hours)
Exit from Johannesburg on the Witbank N4
Take the Middelburg exit to Hendrina
Continue towards Ermelo on the N11
Continue towards Piet Retief on the N2
Stay on the N2 North until you reach Pongola.
See below.
From Durban 5 hours 30mins)
Exit from Durban to Stanger on the N2 North
Staying on the N2 North, continue past Empangeni, past Mkuze to Pongola
Do not take the R69 Candover turnoff from the N2, but rather continue all the way to Pongola.
See below.
From Pietermaritzburg (5 hours)
Exit off the N3 onto the R74 towards R103 and Colenso.
Turn right.
Follow signs to Dundee through Ezakheni Industrial area in Ladysmith.
From Dundee, travel towards Vryheid for 70km.
Turn right towards Louwsburg.
After 6km, take a right turn on the R69 towards Louwsburg and Mkhuze.
Travel along this road for approximately 100km, and you will see signs for “KwaZulu Private Game Reserve”.
See below.
… From Pongola
Once in Pongola, take the R66 towards Nongoma.
Continue for approximately 20kms.
Turn right onto the R69 to Vryheid/Louwsburg.
Continue for 2km, turn left onto a dirt road at the brown sign that says “Impilo Private Game Reserve” and “Amakhosi Lodge”.
… From Impilo Private Game Reserve
Go through the security gate, then follow the main dirt road.
You will go through a second automated gate.
Carry on along the road – BUT instead of going right where a sign reads “Lodge”, carry on towards the river. There is a sign here saying Makongo Hills.
Cross the causeway and continue along the road until you reach the reserve gate.
… To the lodge
Open the gate and continue along the main road for approximately 8 km. Follow the signs to the homestead.
Frequently asked questions
PLEASE NOTE:
You need to please bring your own soft drinks and alcohol.
To drive to the lodge, you require a vehicle with relatively high clearance; 4x4 not necessary except during rainy season.
A Conservation Levy of R115.00 per person per night will be added as an extra charge to your Invoice when you check out.
*The cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.
*The credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.
No
No pets allowed
14:00 - 10:00
No, the campsite is off-grid with no Wi-Fi or mobile reception.
Yes, guided game drives can be arranged upon booking. Self-driving is not permitted within the reserve.
Yes, the campsite can accommodate up to 10 guests and is suitable for families seeking a wild camping experience.
Yes, a 4x4 vehicle is required to reach the campsite.
No, guests must bring their own drinking water.
