Welcome To Zululand Rhino Reserve

The reserve lies within the Msunduzi valley in northern Zululand in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The area falls under the Mkuze Valley Lowveld vegetation type, varying from open Savanna thornveld, bushveld to riverine woodland, characterized by Acacia’s and Marula tree species. The reserve has over 70 Mammal species and an exceptional diversity of birdlife.

The Zululand Rhino Reserve was established in 2004 and comprises of 17 landowners who have dropped their internal fences to create a big 5, endangered species reserve. The WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project was the conduit for the formation of the reserve.

The Reserve was chosen as a release site for the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project and in 2005 a founder population of black rhino were released into their new home. In 2009 the reserve was proclaimed as a Nature Reserve under the Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003 acknowledging the reserve as a site of biodiversity importance that makes essential contributions to the conservation of species and habitats and is an important system that provides ecosystem services.

Vision

To develop a pristine protected area as a conservation site for indigenous and endangered species in northern Kwazulu-Natal.

Mission

To actively conserve the biodiversity of the reserve including the landscapes, ecosystems and processes upon which this biodiversity depends, in particular to actively promote the conservation of black rhino. To assist all members of the reserve to ensure the sustainable use of consumptive & non-consumptive resources.

Special Offers

	ONLY R1100 Per person per night sharing, Includes 3 meals plus 2 game drives. Subject to availability valid 9-26 April Contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Game Diary

Latest Sightings

	This black rhino male was seen by our rhino tracker, this picture shows the strength of stature in these rare animals – 01/02/2013
	This cheetah male was spotted in a tree surveying the land on a warm Zululand day – Bayete Zulu 23/01/2013
	This Male lion was spotted grooming all the usual bits by Rhino River Lodge staff – Rhino River Lodge 29/01/2013
	Buffalo seen wallowing in the mud after a long hot day by leopard mountain staff – Leopard Mountain 25/01/2013
	Rambo and Rachel were seen cooling off in one of our over flowing rivers – Bayete Zulu 19/01/2013
	Gorgeous Zululand sunrise captured by leopard mountain staff – Leopard Mountain 03/02/2013

Activities

Elephant Interaction

Come and enjoy an up close and personal meeting with Rambo, Rachel and Jabulani our habituated elephants. One of our knowledgeable rangers will talk you through Rambo and Rachel’s history and provide you with interesting facts about elephants. You will be given opportunity to feed Rambo and Rachel as well as touch Rambo’s ears, behind his tusks, between his legs and even get to feel his tongue! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +27 (0) 35 595 8089

Rhino Darts

Rhino darts and notching is part of the reserve's rhino management program and guests are invited to participate in this unique rhino management activity. Please contact the General manager for further enquiries This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +27 (0) 82 885 1824

Big 5 Walking Safaris

This email address is being protectedAfrica on foot is something that nobody will forget. “Walk with one of our experienced guides as they lead you professionally through the African Bushveld. Encounter some of Africa's larger game like the BIG 5, Hyena, Hippo, Cheetah and get closer to some of the smaller animals, such as insects and reptiles”
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Birding

The area is known for its diverse bird life, and is one of the top ten bird-watching areas in Southern Africa.
Over 450 species have been recorded and the bird watching is excellent all year round!

Other Activities

Day Tours include:

· Jozini Dam tiger fishing

· Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

· uMkhuze Game Reserve

· Hippo and Croc tour in St. Lucia Wetland Park

· Whale watching (seasonal)

· Sodwana scuba and snorkel trips

· Cape Vidal beach

Art & Culture Tours include:

· Ilala Weavers

· Emdoneni Art Gallery

· Zamimpilo market

· Dumazulu cultural village

Educational Tours include:

· Emdoneni rehabilitation centre

· Elephant interaction

· Zulu Croc Reptile Centre

Contact one of our lodges to make a booking!

Gallery

Latest News

2013-04-05 19:07:00

LION CALL UP

The 5th March 2013 was an exciting day for the Zululand Rhino Reserves Lions, the last of the tracking collars was removed from our Lioness. A call up was done to entice the female onto a carcass, where she was then darted and the collar removed. Our Lions have settled into the reserve well and are now being seen regulaly by the game drive vehicles, they are so relaxed that last week guests from some of the lodges were lucky enough to see them mating! We look forward to following their progress and are interested to see how the dynamics of the two groups will work