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Isibindi Zulu Lodge is situated in a private game reserve in the ruggedly beautiful Zululand, within the 4000 acre Isibindi Eco-Reserve. The reserve is home to an abundance of indigenous game which includes giraffe, zebra and wildebeest which roam freely throughout a diverse range of habitats from montane grassland and valley thornveld to riverine forests. It is also adjacent to the historically momentous Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana where Zulu and British clashed in a devastating battle which had enormous consequences for the Zulu people. Here guests have the rare opportunity of learning about the Zulu culture and traditions which have remained largely unchanged over the past hundred years.
Accommodation is provided in twelve luxury suites, architecturally inspired by the traditional Zulu beehive shape, and all of which offer a panoramic view of the game reserve. Each suite has its own viewing deck, en suite bathroom and affords a private and tranquil environment. The main lodge is set amongst huge buffalo thorn trees and boasts a delightful lounge with a large fireplace, a library, a unique bar carved out of a ’Wait-a-Bit’ thorn tree, a swimming pool and a very spacious veranda. Dinner served either al fresco at the swimming pool or on the veranda, is a superb selection of South African dishes presented in a unique style for which the lodge has become renowned.
The lodge offers a host of activities for guests wanting to experience a combination of comfortable accommodation, game viewing, battlefields and Zulu cultural experiences. Guests can enjoy guided tours of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields and explore the game reserve with morning and evening game drives. Daily battlefield tours are available to the nearby Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana. The Reserve also has a traditional village, which offers authentic tours where guests are offered the opportunity of exploring traditional Zulu food and drink and enjoying an evening of energetic Zulu dancing. A cultural tour to an ancient Zulu homestead across the Buffalo River (which forms the border of the game reserve) allows guests to interact with Zulu people who have been largely unaffected by modern development. Other activities (within an hour from lodge) include fly fishing, white water rafting, abseiling, canoeing and horse riding.
