iSibindi Zulu Lodge

iSibindi Zulu Lodge Game Viewing and Activities

A variety of activities are available at iSibindi Zulu Lodge. Guided game drives and walks are available on request and subject to availability. All safari drives are conducted in open game viewing vehicles. The game farm can also be explored on foot. Wildlife includes 18 species of hoofed mammals on the reserve, including Giraffe, Burchell's Zebra, Black Wildebeest (White-tailed Gnu), Blue Wildebeest (Common Gnu), Red Hartebeest, Nyala, Bushbuck, Blesbok, Waterbuck, Common and Mountain Reedbuck, Impala, Kudu, Grey Duiker, Steenbok and Warthog. There is also a diverse array of carnivores including the elusive leopard and smaller species such as Black-backed Jackal, 3 Mongoose species, Caracal (Lynx), 2 otter species and the Honey Badger (Ratel). The birdlife is prolific and the lodge is ideal for keen birders. A Battlefield Tour includes a description of the context of the Anglo-Zulu War and events leading up to the outbreak of hostilities in January 1879. This battle was considered the greatest defeat in British colonial history and as the dramatic events of the day unfold, guests begin to envisage the tragedy and the bravery of this extraordinary battle that took place during a solar eclipse. Other activities include a Zulu Boma Dinner, a Homestead visit as well as Panorama and Cultural Tours. Fishing is also available.