Mtubatuba, Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, Kwazulu Natal

Situated in a tranquil, scenic environment with its spectacular variety of birds, Umfolozi River Lodge is situated on 25 hectares of land, which borders a private game reserve and is approximately 30min from St Lucia world heritage site, Richards Bay international airport, Mapelane beach and the world-renowned Umfolozi / Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

Umfolozi River Lodge & Bird Park is an ideal opportunity to escape from busy everyday life. Accommodation is under thatch and the licensed restaurant offers breakfast, light lunches and dinner. Scenic walking trails along the Msunduzi river, which pass through a variety of nut groves, offer excellent bird-watching opportunities. The lodge’s bird park has aviaries of exotic birds and Koi fish ponds, while the farmyard houses ponies, rabbits and other farm animals. Both are open daily from 09h00 to 17h00.

Other nearby attractions include horse-riding and whale tours in season. Enjoy a variety of light meals and beverages in the restaurant, while your hosts plan your day with boat tours on Lake St. Lucia, Game drives, Horse Trails, Whale Watching, Kayaking safaris, Cultural village trips, Deep sea Fishing & a choice of three golf courses nearby. From night drives to view nocturnal animals, to Turttle tours to see the large creatures nesting and breeding, this is a nature lover's paradise.

Our rates are as follow: - from R 275-00 per person sharing - from R 315-00 per single person, non-sharing. We also have family rates available on request. All our rates includes breakfast.