Discover Babanango Game Reserve on foot, 20,000ha of wilderness in the heart of Zululand

If you are up for the challenge, join us for this 4-day Walking Safari in the Valley of the Kings, birthplace of the legendary King Shaka Zulu. Walk along the banks of the White Umfolozi, climb over some of the oldest geological rock formations on Earth and be a part of the most ambitious rewilding project in Zululand.

• 4/5 walking difficulty
• Ultra-luxurious stay at Madwaleni River Lodge's tented camp
• Key points of interests: summer birding, geology, history

Nestled in mountains and valleys that date back to the beginning of time and steeped in Zulu history, the reserve is home to an abundance of endemic fauna and flora, including diverse cat species, endangered aloes, over 313 birds and 14 antelope species including the endangered oribi. The African Elephant has recently been reintroduced to the area, making Babanango Game Reserve Big 5.

Transfers can be arranged between Babanango Game Reserve and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban for an additional fee. 

Check-in at Madwaleni River Lodge on Babanango Game Reserve and get settled in. Enjoy an afternoon by the river at the lodge followed by a sunset game drive before dinner. 

Exploratory morning walking safari until mid-afternoon including a lunch out in the bush. Enjoy a spa treatment per person at the lodge in the afternoon as part of your package. Have dinner together and do some astronomy with your guide (optional). 

Go for a short morning walking safari before sitting down for breakfast at the lodge. Have lunch and refreshments before driving to the south of the reserve and going for a walk to explore the reserve's old copper mine (optional). Drive back to the lodge and enjoy your last dinner together.  

Go for a short morning walk or game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge before check-out.