Discover the Unmatched Luxury of Madwaleni River Lodge at Babanango’s Big Five Game Reserve
Located in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, Madwaleni River Lodge in Babanango Game Reserve offers a unique blend of luxury and history. This Big Five game reserve, with its rich cultural heritage, provides an exclusive safari retreat. The lodge’s architectural brilliance and commitment to sustainability have earned it prestigious awards, making it a […]
Welcoming Thina Nyathi: A New Chapter in Conservation and Community Development
Here at Babanango Game Reserve, we are excited to announce the appointment of Thina Nyathi as the Foundation Manager for the African Habitat Conservancy Foundation (AHCF), a pivotal role that aligns with our commitment to conservation and community upliftment at Babanango Game Reserve in KZN. With over 13 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, business […]
Babanango Game Reserve and Love Africa Marketing Shine at ITFFA with Four Prestigious Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Conservation and Tourism Films In a remarkable achievement, Babanango Game Reserve and Love Africa Marketing recently garnered significant recognition at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) recently held in Sandton, Johannesburg. This prestigious event, which received submissions from 61 countries and was attended by over 140 industry professionals, celebrated the best […]
A closer look at Babanango’s camps and lodges
Are you looking to spend some much-needed soul time in the bush? Or perhaps you have a special anniversary coming up and are seeking somewhere to celebrate. Babanango Game Reserve is home to three private game lodges in the heart of KZN. Each lodge offers a unique ambience and experience, catering to various tastes and […]
Babanango Game Reserve: Rewilding Project Update of our Big Five Game Reserve
Over the last seven years, Babanango Game Reserve has embarked on one of the largest game translocation projects in the country, selectively sourcing over 3,000 large mammal species and sensitively reintroducing them back to 20,000 ha of previously overgrazed wilderness, the heart of Zululand. As a newly established Big Five game reserve, it has been […]
The Elephant, the Bee and a Tree: A Local Field Guide’s hobby, transformed into Babanango’s latest conservation project
Nestled in the heart of Zululand, Babanango Game Reserve stands as a beacon of conservation innovation, showcasing one of Southern Africa’s most ambitious rewilding projects. Over the years, significant strides have been made, including the official reintroduction of the Big Five, with the majestic African elephant being one of the reserve’s most recent additions. These […]
The Big Five Birds of Babanango Game Reserve
If you consider yourself an avid bird watcher, then Babanango Game Reserve will be the closest thing you’ll find to paradise. With over 300 bird species calling the reserve home, Babanango boasts some of the best of KZN wildlife. Each species plays an integral role in the reserve’s ecosystem, but five species catch our eye […]
Babanango’s Lesser Known “Little Five”
Over the past five years, Babanango Game Reserve has undertaken a monumental game translocation project, successfully introducing over 3000 large mammal species to reclaim the territory where their ancestors once roamed freely. In June 2023, our reserve reached a momentous milestone by officially becoming home to the renowned “Big Five,” marking a significant achievement in […]
Meet Babanango Game Reserve’s Fascinating Safari Guide, Graham Adams
Located within the heart of Zululand in northern KZN on the upper White Umfolozi River Valley is the Big Five Babanango Game Reserve. The rugged mountains and valleys of this KZN game reserve provide refuge for a diverse range of birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and mammals, including the elusive aardvark and aardwolf – with African […]
Babanango Game Reserve Gets Big 5 Status With Latest Arrival!
“Every single animal protected is an achievement in conservation.” – Musa Mbatha, Reserve Manager, Babanango Game Reserve Africa’s Big five animals – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant – are major tourism drawcards for any game reserve. But achieving Big 5 status for Zululand’s Babanango Game Reserve is more of a testament to the group’s […]
