Bayete Zulu Game Lodge is a member of
the 22 000 ha Zululand Rhino Reserve. We own the 2 300
ha Mkuze West portion of this reserve. We consider the reserve
to be one of the most densely stocked and ecologically balanced
in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve consists of a varied landscape
of mountains, open plains and dense riverine woodlands. The diversity
of its flora and high carrying capacity make this an animal Eden,
ensuring guests that regardless of weather or circumstance they
will always enjoy excellent game viewing with interesting drives
and walks.
In 1999, the reserve was made up of a group of cattle farms, riddled
with over 60 kilometers of barbed wire, alien weed and a hundred
years of farming implements buried beneath the earth. With a team
of over 50 workers, we cleared the barbed wire, digging up each
fence post by hand. We also poisoned and cut out over 300 hectares
of trifid weed, and cleared the bush. At last we were ready! It
was now time to move on and start buying our much-needed game
species.
Farms in the Zululand area have a high percentage of naturally
occurring game. This includes impala, of which 600 already existed
on the farm, approximately 300 beautiful nyala antelope, a multitude
of red, blue and grey duiker, the elusive and endangered suni,
leopard, 12 steenbok, 56 reedbuck, dozens of vervet monkeys, troops
of very shy baboons, and 180 warthog.
At a Glance:
- 4 Star rating by the SA Tourism Grading Council
- AA Superior Quality Certificate
- 8 Colonial luxury rooms
- spacious sunken baths
- open showers and separate toilet
- top quality twin beds with a double fold-out
ottoman
- mosquito nets
- air-conditioning
- ceiling fans
- mini bar stocked with a selection of beverages
and light snacks
- in-room safes
- Child Friendly - Pumba Club
Accommodation
Bayete Lodge consists of 8 Colonial luxury rooms, all en suite, with
spacious sunken baths, open showers and separate toilet. Each
individually decorated room has top quality twin beds with a double
fold-out ottoman. All our rooms are equipped with mosquito nets,
air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a mini bar that is well stocked
with a selection of beverages and light snacks. For your convenience,
in-room safes are provided for the safekeeping of all cash, travel
documents and other such articles.
Lounge
The whole family can sink into our couches, the perfect place
to laze around in the afternoon before heading off to a sundown
safari.
Activities
Lazy lizards in the sunshine - my favourite. Leave it all behind
you. In this world there is no start or finish. Put your feet
up and relax. Let us take care of you for one day or a hundred.
Lie by our heated rim flow swimming pool sipping cocktails in
the warm African sunshine with a view over the entire peninsula.
You can see our Zulu village, a tiny dot in the east. While in
the vista elephants and other animals pass, live and play. All
this without moving from your sun lounger.
Jacuzzi
Tired of the sun? Move onto the deck under the Boma. Emulate our
hippos while you wallow with a glass of champagne in our warm
waters pumped freshly from underground lakes hundreds of metres
below the earth.
Bush Dinners
Let us spoil you with an evening of culinary delight, paraffin
lamps hanging in the trees above you, dulling the stars with a
smoky haze while you eat listening to the sounds of jackals calling
and bushbuck barking.
Game Drives
Day Drives
Being one of the most densely stocked reserves in Northern KwaZulu-Natal,
a drive with one of our knowledgeable field drivers is guaranteed
to be an adventure. Come watch our hippos wallow, while their
babies ride on their backs.. Tea, coffee and rusks are served
on the morning game drive.
Night Drives
Experience the African night with its magnificent skies! Nocturnal
species such as ant-bear (aardvark), leopard, genets, night jars
and a host of smaller creatures may also be found in the region.
The night also allows one the opportunity to use other senses
and to relax to the sounds and aroma of Africa. Light snacks with
beverages and alcohol are served on the evening drive.
Guided Walks
Feel the sun come out on your face as your breath blows steam
into the cool morning air whilst your guide walks you through
the reserve.
Pumba Club
You have done your bit for the year. Rest while your kids entertain
themselves at our activity centre, which is equipped with jungle
gyms, slides, seesaws, trampoline, swings, tree house, boma, kids'
DVDs, TV and Sony Playstations.
And many many more to offer.
Conferences
Indaba Centre
We accommodate groups of up to sixteen. Set away from the lodge,
our facilities include flip boards and white boards. Bring your
laptop, plug it in and you are in your office - but what an office!
With one wall under a retractable cover, move the cover and you
are exposed to a sun deck with a view facing the Lebombo Mountains.
If it's hot, drop the cover with its see-through panel, and flick
on the aircon. This is the perfect environment for everyone.
Equipment & Catering
The Lodge can offer outdoor catering on the sun deck or you may
also opt for formal dining in the Melting Pot Restaurant.
Available upon request, we also offer message facilities, faxing
and photocopying.
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