Gqoyeni Bush Lodge
Exclusive-Use Big 5 Safari Accommodation in iMfolozi Game Reserve
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge -Perched on an elevated peninsula overlooking the Black Umfolozi River, this private self-catering camp accommodates up to eight guests. Experience the wilderness with your own dedicated field ranger and caretaker cook.
The lodge offers uninterrupted views of the riverbed, which serves as a favored drinking spot for local wildlife and rare river birds.
Operating as a completely private retreat, the camp ensures that your group has exclusive access to the facilities, the caretaker cook, and the field ranger.
The unfenced nature of the camp allows the sights and sounds of the Big 5 reserve to flow directly through the living spaces, providing an authentic connection to the landscape.
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge — quick facts
Location
Black Mfolozi River confluence, iMfolozi Game Reserve, KZN
Capacity
Exclusive use — min 6, max 8 guests
Units
4 reed-thatch units · 2 single beds each · en-suite
Rate
R10,800.00/night (R1,350pp)
Staff included
Private field ranger + caretaker cook
Power
Generator (off ~10pm) · gas fridge & stove
Water
Bring own drinking water · tap water not potable
Gate hours
Mar–Oct 6am–6pm · Nov–Feb 5am–7pm
Vehicle
4x4 or high-clearance SUV required
Firewood
No BYO firewood · buy at reserve curio shop
Fencing
Unfenced — wildlife moves freely through camp
Big 5 status
Yes — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
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Overlooking the Black Mfolozi River and the Gqoyeni Stream...
The water at Gqoyeni Bush Lodge is temporarily not fit for drinking.
Please bring your own drinking water.
Gqoyeni Bush Lodge caters for only one group at a time, up to a maximum of eight persons, so for the period of your stay, it becomes your exclusive home in the African bush.
Infolozi Park Info
Open/ 5am
Close / 6pm
Overnight Visitors & Day Visitors pay the Conservation Levy daily.
Conservation Levy of R220 per adult and R110 per child under 12 years will be charged
SA residents pay 50% OFF
Walking Safaris
The field ranger is available to take visitors on safari walks, in the early mornings and late afternoons. The services of both the field ranger and caretaker/Cook are included in the tariff.
The walks are truly amazing to be out and among the Big 5 and many many other wonders. This Lodge is in high demand so if your interested best to enquire soon as you can...
Prcautions
Please note that, the bush lodge does not have a perimeter fence and animals may be encountered at any time, be aware of this, especially when moving about after dark.
Power is from generator for the fans and lighting But the fridges and stove use gas. The generator is turned off at approx 22h00. We suggest that you bring a torch for each room.