Why stay at Mvubu River Lodge
- 30 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Game Drive, Boat Cruise, Fishing, Spa, Rhino Tracking
- Amenities
- Spa, Bar, Library
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
808
Species
30
Mammals
212
Birds
Most observed
- Impala118 sightings
- Common Warthog95 sightings
- Southern Giraffe88 sightings
- Nyala72 sightings
- Plains Zebra52 sightings
- Greater Kudu39 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant35 sightings
- Cape Starling29 sightings
Best time to stay at Mvubu River Lodge
Best months:
June
July
August
JanGood25°C105mm
FebGood24°C140mm
MarGreat24°C66mm
AprGreat21°C87mm
MayGreat19°C32mm
JunGreat16°C25mm
JulGreat16°C5mm
AugGreat18°C10mm
SepGreat20°C32mm
OctGreat21°C61mm
NovGreat23°C70mm
DecGood24°C101mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 11° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 21° |
| Rain mm | 97 | 145 | 62 | 76 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 54 | 55 | 95 |
| Humidity | 70% | 74% | 72% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 67% | 66% | 67% | 68% | 67% | 71% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Nongoma Airport (FANA)
26 km from the park
International airport
King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
147 km from the park
Other lodges in Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve
Sondaba Bush Lodge
Luxury
Eco
Inyati Lodge
Luxury
Mhlozi Bush Lodge
Luxury
Mpalane Fishing Lodge
Luxury
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve
Luxury
Ingwe Lodge
Other parks in KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast
Mvubu River Lodge FAQs
Contact Mvubu River Lodge
- Phone
- +27344351123
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.pongolagamereserve.co.za
Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo