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Mavela Game Lodge

5.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mavela Game Lodge, Manyoni private game reserve, D240, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, 3965
  • Zululand Rhino Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve
    ‪67 min drive‬
  • Hluhluwe (HLW)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, desk

Luxury Tent

  • 122 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent

  • 122 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Jozini

With a stay at Mavela Game Lodge in Jozini, you'll be in a regional park, and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Zululand Rhino Reserve and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Manyoni Private Game Reserve. .This all-inclusive tentalow is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Pongola Nature Reserve and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from UMkhuze Game Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Zululand Rhino Reserve - 28 min drive
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve - 42 min drive
  • UMkhuze Game Reserve - 66 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 67 min drive
  • Jozini Dam - 89 min drive

About this property

Mavela Game Lodge

All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Mavela Game Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This tentalow also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
This tentalow is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Mavela Game Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mavela Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and beverages included

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free covered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–noon
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 120
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guest rooms – July 2021
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Management fee: ZAR 150 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1981/001101/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mavela Game Lodge Jozini
Mavela Game Jozini
Mavela Game Lodge Jozini
Mavela Game Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Mavela Game Lodge Safari/Tentalow Jozini

Mavela Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful place on earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Superb game viewing. Delicious food. Outstanding staff and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

katty

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le lodge est magnifique, le personnel très accueillant et vraiment aux petits soins. Les safaris splendides et le guide est vraiment au top. On a passé un séjour de rêve. Je recommande vivement le Mavela Game lodge très bien placé dans la réserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019