Nkhankanka (Crested Guinea Fowl in siSwati) is a charming lodge, privately situated along the peaceful Mlawula River and surrounded by magnificent, hundreds of years old Leadwood trees.

A serene place for family and friends to enjoy the tranquility of the bush at Mbuluzi Game Reserve.

Nkhankanka Lodge offers exclusive, air-conditioned accommodation for up to eight guests in four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Two bedrooms in the main house (ideal for families with children) and two specious bedrooms few meters away over your private bridge, each with its own river or bush view and sliding doors to enjoy the peace and beauty of the bush directly from the privacy of your room.

The lodge is fully equipped for self-catering with a main living area including kitchen, a lounge with cozy sofas and uncapped, fast FREE Starlink WiFi.

Starlink WiFi is available in and around the main lodge – including the lounge / kitchen, bedrooms, on the veranda, around the fire place, in the pool area and on the deck.

The kitchen offers everything you need – a stove, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle, toaster, gas skottle braai, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc.

From the large thatched veranda leading off the living area, visiting Nkhankankas, Nyalas or Bushbuck can frequently been seen and it’s the perfect spot to watch our nesting Crowned Eagles pair with their juvenile.

The deck, made from eco-friendly 100% recycled plastic, overlooking the river invites not only ambitious birders to spot African Finfoots, Pink-Throated Twinspots and other abundant birdlife. 

A private pool and an outdoor fire place with braai / BBQ complete the list of amenities offered to make Nkhankanka Lodge feel like home away from home.

Start your day with a cup of coffee on the deck, listen to the sounds of the bush, enjoy outdoor activities like bird watching, cycling (mountain bike rental available at reception), hiking, trail running, game viewing or just relax at the pool and end the day with a sundowner and a good chat around the fire place.

Now it’s your choice, how you enjoy your stay at our cozy bush lodge most… offline or connected to share your memorable moments with family & friends.

The Mbuluzi Game Reserve is bound by the beautiful Mbuluzi River and the Lubombo mountain range in the east and boasts a remarkable diversity of habitat. Flora includes the massive riverine forests with towering sycamore figs and wild date palms, rocky cliffs, knobthorn savannah, acacia bushveld and open grasslands.

More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Mbuluzi, including rarities such as Crested Guineafowl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, African Finfoot and Crowned Eagles.
Many animal species including Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bushbuck, Wildebeest, Kudu, Waterbuck and Crocodile and of course Impala and Warthog can be seen in the Game Reserve as well as near the lodge. Bushbaby and Hyenas are often heard and leopards also occur.

At an altitude between 150 and 460 meters, and only 70 kilometers from the Mozambique coast, the climate is typical for the bushveld of the Eastern Seaboard – warm during the day, with pleasant cool sea breezes in the evenings.

It’s just home away from home… enjoy it.