Nkomazi Game Reserve

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Mpumalanga–>Malelane
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic, Family |

The ancient Makhonjwa Mountains and broad Komati River valley provide the scenic backdrop to the Nkomazi Game Reserve, situated in Badplaas, Mpumalanga. Nkomazi, which means ‘place of water’, is an area of timeless beauty, offering protection to the oldest fossils on Earth. Here, plateau and valley, mountain and savannah, water and soil weave together to create a landscape rich in biodiversity. The reserve preserves vast tracts of grasslands in the most threatened biome in the world, with plant diversity second only to the Cape Floral Region. This is where the Barberton daisy was first discovered, and where the protea finds it home. The diverse habitats provide a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife, including rare and endangered species. Several game species have been systematically reintroduced to the reserve, and are carefully monitored to maintain the delicate ecological balance of this beautiful conservation area.

The Five star lodge offers guests sumptuous comfort, exceptional service and facilities, and the perfect opportunity to unwind and absorb the beauty of the landscape and its treasures.

Accommodation

The five star Tented Lodge offers ten tents, each with king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with a shower and outdoor bath, and a large private sundeck with plunge pool. All units sleep two people, and the Royal Tent offers a luxurious private tented lounge. The Victorian military ‘Africa Campaign’ styled tents are luxuriously furnished and positioned for privacy, ensuring that guests experience tranquillity and solitude in sumptuous comfort.

Wildlife

Cheetahs and lions have recently been reintroduced into the reserve as part of the Nkomazi Conservation Project. The reserve now boasts all of the Big Five. Three species of butterfly, the Swanepoel’s blue, Jeffery’s blue and Barbara’s copper, are found nowhere else in the world.

The tranquil atmosphere of the lodge allows for unique birding opportunities. Abundant species of birds are regularly sighted, including raptors such as the Martial, Tawny and Fish eagles and Steppe buzzards. Rare species such as the Bat hawk, Olive woodpecker, Narina trogan, Knysna touraca, Livingstone touraca, and the Grass owl can also be spotted.

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Children 

​• 0 to 11 year olds are regrettably not allowed at Nkomazi Game Reserve.
​• The Royal Suite will need to be used as the Family unit should there be kids traveling with 2 adults
​• Children 12 Years and over pays the full rate
​• Persons under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any walking safaris
Malaria
​• The Nkomazi Game Reserve is located in a malaria-free area of Mpumalanga.

Directions

• BY ROAD:

From Johannesburg

• Take the N4 towards Witbank, turn right into Machadodorp and take the Badplaas turnoff.

• You will arrive at a T-junction (left to Baberton and right to Badplaas) – turn right towards Badplaas on the R38.

• Turn left onto the R541 to Lochiel and continue for 13.8 km.

• Turn left towards Tjakastad and continue for approximately 7 km.

• The entrance will be on your left hand side.

From Nelspruit

• Head South along the R40 towards Barberton, before you arrive in the town of Barberton turn right onto the R38, marked Carolina.

• Just before you arrive in Badplaas turn left into the R541 to Lochiel and continue along for 13.8 km.

• Turn left towards Tjakastad and continue along the road for 7 km. The entrance will be on your left hand side.
Gate Transfers

• The road from the gate to the lodge is not accessible by normal or 4×4 vehicles and therefore guests are transferred from the welcoming lounge (situated at the gate) to the lodge.

• Arriving guests will be picked up from the welcoming lounge at 13h00.

• Departing guests will depart the lodge at 11h00 to arrive back at the welcoming lounge at 11h20.

• Transfers at alternative times will be charged at an additional fee