Manyatta Rock Camp’s accommodation is very unique and combines extremely creative architecture with its simplistic elevated rock environment.
Looking like giant rocks our unique dome shaped bedrooms are scattered across the rock outcrop with fabulous views out across the bush from the private wooden deck of each unit. Manyatta has been skilfully designed to blend in with the surrounding natural environment and to ensure that all rooms offer a private wooden deck for bright mornings and lazy afternoons overlooking the African bush. An outside shower and chairs on the deck make the decks very popular with guests.
Manyatta Rock camp accommodation is sold including dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunch, safaris and all activities are extra and can either be pre booked or booked on site.
Subtle lighting around the camp and footpaths connect all rooms to the swimming pool, boma, dining deck, bar, day Spa and viewing lounge deck. All 27 rooms are comfortable yet tastefully furnished and infused with elegant African touches. Simplicity in the bush! The bedrooms are air-conditioned with two twin beds which can be made up as a queen size bed. Included is a mini fridge (which can be stocked as a bar upon request). The en-suite bathroom has dual his and hers basins and bath.
Six of the accommodation units also feature a separate living room complete with sofa bed. These units are well suited to families with older children. Maximum room occupancy in these units is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
The beautifully appointed Honeymoon Suite features a large four poster bed, private deck and shower and is ideally located for maximum privacy.
Comfortable and elegant without being fussy, Manyatta is praised for its relaxed charm, unique bedroom design and stunning hilltop location.
Please do not walk around unattended at night for your own safety. A ranger is always on standby to assist you to your room with his torch at night. Should a ranger for some reason not be available please ask at reception so that you can be assisted.
Sawubona, and welcome to our 4,000 hectare private game reserve located in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Meaning "place of the rock" in the local Swazi tongue, Kwa Madwala lies on the southern side of Kruger National Park and is home to our fabulous Manyatta Rock Camp, which includes the exclusive little family Kingfisher Bush Camp. Here, comfort comes as standard along with elegant African touches and commanding views over the surrounding bush. Enjoy our exhilarating game viewing experiences and soak up the tranquility of this unique hilltop camp.
Tarieven/Seizoenen (Prijzen zijn per persoon, per nacht)
Kamertype
2011-01-01 tot 2012-12-31
Man 1
€ 144,00
Man 13
€ 144,00
Man 14
€ 240,00
Man 14
€ 240,00
Man 15
€ 144,00
Man 17
€ 144,00
Man 18
€ 144,00
Man 19
€ 240,00
Man 2
€ 144,00
Man 23
€ 144,00
Man 3
€ 144,00
Man 4
€ 144,00
Man 5
€ 144,00
Overige informatie
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Ja
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Choose from our many safaris and activities to make your own agenda.Kwa Madwala is a unique safari experience where literally everyday is a different adventure.
* Game driveWe offer the best possible mix and match combinations of game viewing experiences available in South Africa that include private conservancy drives, Greater Kruger National Park conservancy game drives, standard Kruger National Park game drives, unique night drives as well as walking safaris.
* Kwa Madwala is the only safari destination in Africa which offers both elephant back safaris and low altitude microlight safaris on site in the reserve; both have frequently been described by our guests as the highlight of their entire visit to South Africa.
* Kwa Madwala is uniquely situated in the heart of the ‘Onderberg’ (Kruger National Park South) area of South Africa. This area lies close to not only the Kruger National Park but also Mozambique and Swaziland offering exciting day tours to these fascinating African countries.
* Bush breakfastOur accommodation options are flexible in terms of design and offer great value for money in comparison to many others.
* Never forgotten breakfasts in the Bush where our elephants will often join you, and magical dinners by the campfire in our Boma outside dining area where you will often hear the lions distant roars are standard in any two night stay.
* We also offer an exciting choice of additional activities for a longer stay from exclusive golf days at the prestigious Leopard Creek Golf Course (rated No.1 in Africa) where we have secured rights for our guests to play, to go horse riding, bird watching or simply lazing by our private swimming pool – Kwa Madwala offers so much to keep you entertained proving it is the ideal South African holiday destination not just for safaris.
After ten years of successful commercial operation at Kwa Madwala we have learnt a great deal and our wish is to share this advice on your big game safari experience with you. We sincerely hope you will find this information and the safari combinations we suggest useful in ensuring the best possible chance of large animal sightings and memories that will last a lifetime.
The information we give below is based on detailed research and many interviews with guests who have visited us over the years. In addition to this we have entered into extensive debates and consultations with many top industry tour operators and agents who have also contributed hugely to what we have to say.
Over 70% of our guests visit us primarily for a safari experience based on game drives and big game sightings. In most cases they travel thousands of miles and spend large sums on airfares and travel arrangements. The very least we can do is then offer them the best possible advice for their safari.
For this reason we recommend a minimum stay of three nights with a combination of the following safari experiences:
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Three Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve game drives: either two morning drives and one late afternoon drive or two late afternoon and one morning drives. See Kwa Madwala Game drives for more information.
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One Greater Kruger National Park game drive: either a morning or an afternoon safari. See Greater Kruger National Park drives for more information.
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One half day Standard Kruger National Park day tour: either the morning or afternoon half of the day. See Standard Kruger National Park Safari for more information.
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A Kwa Madwala Night Safari after dinner. See Kwa Madwala Night Safari for more information.
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A Kwa Madwala Walking Safari. See Kwa Madwala Walking Safaris for more information.
RhinoThe Kwa Madwala conservancy in itself offers an excellent game viewing experience with 95% of our guests seeing lion, rhino, elephant, and occasionally leopard as well as a variety of general other game in a three drive period.
The combination of Kwa Madwala, a private concession in Kruger which is adjacent to our northern border, the Standard Kruger Safari either in open or closed vehicles, a true night safari and a walking one has produced many special close encounters and unique sightings which can only be described as the ultimate all round safari South Africa can possibly offer.
It is important to note that although Kruger National Park is a far larger conservancy and is a ‘closer to natural environment’ in comparison to Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve, both these environments are man managed. Natural migration patterns of elephants and wilder beast have been broken down by fences in both these eco systems.
Wildlife at Kwa Madwala
To compare the two types of conservancy:
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Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve is a 4000 hectare independent big game and wilderness conservancy, well stocked in terms of the big 4 including lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and a wide variety of other general game.
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Kruger National Park is a 2.2 million hectare independent big game conservancy and national park with a variety of most game species including the big 5; lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard.
WaterbuckThe main differences between the two in terms of eco systems are as follows:
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Kwa Madwala has for example one family herd of wild elephants, a small herd of white rhino and one small pride of lions which are likely to be seen in the conservancy. This is similar to most smaller and independently fenced conservancies and game parks in South Africa where predator prey relationships need to be carefully monitored and managed.
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In comparison, Kruger has several herd of elephant, rhino and prides of lion, however there are large scale management plans in place to ensure specie populations are retained in line with what is scientifically and biologically defined as suitable by the various authorities and environmentalists who are employed by Kruger to carry out this function.
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Kwa Madwala is a smaller managed eco system in comparison. The animals here can only roam within the 4000 hectares fenced conservancy giving reasonable control over sightings. At Kruger the animals can roam in a much larger area in a less restricted environment.
All Kwa Madwala safaris begin with a briefing and safety talk given by your local, highly experienced and professional ranger.
Our safari Manager, Mark and his assistant Con, are always available on site to discuss your safari in more detail. They can be contacted by email at any time whilst you are in the planning stage of your trip to offer advice and answer questions. Please address all your queries in an email to the central reservations email address.
We look forward to welcoming and entertaining you in a simplistic safari environment and ensuring you are cared for with true South African hospitality.
Driving from Johannesburg
* Take the M12 which becomes the N4 towards Maputo through the town of Nelspruit.
* From Nelspruit drive towards Malelane/Komatipoort (N4)
* You will drive through the Nkomazi Tollgate which is approx 50km from Nelspruit and then to the town of Malelane.
* Drive east on the N4 from Malelane.
* 1km before the town of Hectorspruit take the second turning right onto the R570 towards Jeppes Reef, signposted Kwa Madwala/Low Hills and Inkuba Game Farm.
* Continue for 4.5km till you see a sign for Kwa Madwala and Strydomblok Road on your left
* Turn left and continue for a further 4.5km until you see the Kwa Madwala turnoff on your left clearly visible by the lion’s head logo.
* After 300m you will arrive at the security entrance gate to the Reserve.
* There you will need to pay the conservation fee of R100-00 per vehicle and will be given a map.
* Buses will then drive a further 1.5km of dirt road to the central buses/coaches parking area.
* Private vehicles travel 5km on a dirt road to the guest parking area.
What To Bring on Safari
* Walking safariCasual comfortable clothing. We offer a quick, often same day, laundry service should you require it. It is not necessary to bring a change of clothing for the evening as we recommend keeping luggage to a minimum.
* Casual lightweight cotton, khaki or neutral coloured clothes for safaris.
