Mavela Game Lodge - Phinda Game Reserve
Mavela Game Lodge is a hotel near Phinda Game Reserve.
- Location
- Phinda Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa, Southern Africa
- Coordinates
- -27.713642, 32.017470
- Activities
- hotel
PlnrScore: 29/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
1338 species observed within 20 km, 49 mammals, 306 birds.
- Nyala (Mammalia, 137 observations)
- Southern Giraffe (Mammalia, 118 observations)
- Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 98 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 93 observations)
- Southern Cordonbleu (Aves, 79 observations)
- Cape Starling (Aves, 78 observations)
- Common Warthog (Mammalia, 76 observations)
- Lion (Mammalia, 75 observations)
- Common Wildebeest (Mammalia, 68 observations)
- White Rhinoceros (Mammalia, 66 observations)
Best Time to Visit Mavela Game Lodge
The best months to visit Mavela Game Lodge are January, March, July, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 25.95°C, rainfall 107.3mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 71.4%
- February: Good, temperature 25.48°C, rainfall 140.3mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 75.9%
- March: Great, temperature 24.8°C, rainfall 92.3mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 74%
- April: Good, temperature 22.44°C, rainfall 84.5mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 76.5%
- May: Good, temperature 20.54°C, rainfall 30.9mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 75.1%
- June: Good, temperature 18.11°C, rainfall 41mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 73.1%
- July: Great, temperature 18.02°C, rainfall 7.8mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 67.8%
- August: Great, temperature 19.31°C, rainfall 13.1mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 68.9%
- September: Great, temperature 21.02°C, rainfall 34.7mm, sunshine 8.8 hrs, humidity 70.7%
- October: Good, temperature 21.98°C, rainfall 78.8mm, sunshine 8.7 hrs, humidity 72.1%
- November: Good, temperature 23.88°C, rainfall 59.8mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 71.2%
- December: Good, temperature 25.29°C, rainfall 104.2mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 73.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mavela Game Lodge offer its own game drives, or do guests primarily visit Phinda Game Reserve for safaris?
Mavela Game Lodge operates within its own private concession, offering exclusive game drives led by experienced rangers. While Phinda Game Reserve is nearby, guests at Mavela enjoy a dedicated safari experience within their private traversing area, focusing on the diverse wildlife found there.
When is the best time of year to visit Mavela Game Lodge for optimal safari conditions?
The dry winter months, from May to September, are generally considered ideal for wildlife viewing at Mavela Game Lodge. During this period, vegetation is sparser, and animals congregate around water sources, making them easier to spot. However, the green summer months offer lush landscapes and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
Beyond game drives, what other activities are available for guests at Mavela Game Lodge?
In addition to morning and afternoon game drives, Mavela Game Lodge often offers guided bush walks, allowing guests to explore the smaller wonders of the bush on foot. Some lodges in the region also provide birdwatching excursions, stargazing, or opportunities to relax by the lodge's pool and enjoy the serene surroundings.
What kind of accommodation and facilities can I expect at Mavela Game Lodge?
Mavela Game Lodge typically offers luxurious, well-appointed suites or chalets designed for comfort and privacy, often with private decks overlooking the bush. Guests can expect amenities such as a swimming pool, a communal lounge area, a dining boma, and personalized service to enhance their safari stay.
What are the typical travel arrangements for reaching Mavela Game Lodge in South Africa?
Guests usually fly into Richards Bay Airport (RCB) or King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, followed by a road transfer to the lodge. Mavela Game Lodge can often arrange these transfers, or guests may opt for a self-drive, though a 4x4 vehicle might be recommended for the final approach roads.
Other Safari Lodges in Phinda Game Reserve
- African Spirit Game Lodge
- Aloe view rock lodge
- Amorello Bush Golf Lodge
- Backpacker & Camping
- Bayala Lodge
- Bayala Private Safari Lodges
- Bayete Private Lodge
- Campsite 19 & 20
- Campsite 21 & 22
- Campsite 23 & 24
- Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm
- Dinizulu Lodge
- Dukandlovu Rustic Camp
- Emdoneni Lodge
- eMshopi Campsite
- Executive Camp sites (7-10)
- Ezulwini Game Lodge
- Fazala Game Park and Spa
- Forest Lodge - Phinda
- Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge
- “Hlangana” camps sites (1-6)
- Hluhluwe River Lodge
- Intibane Lodge
- Lalapanzi Combo units
- Lalapanzi Deluxe Chalets
- Leopard Mountain Lodge
- Leopard Walk Lodge
- Malala Lodge
- Mantuma Camp
- Mapita Bush Lodge
- Mfula
- Mountain Lodge - Phinda
- Mziki Office
- Nhlonhlela Bush Lodge
- Queens Deck
- Rhino River Lodge
- Rhino Sands Lodge
- Rock Lodge - Phinda
- Sand Forest Lodge Camping Hluhluwe
- "The Oval" Executive Camp sites (11-16)
- Treehouse
- Ubizane Zululand Safari Lodge
- Ubizane Zululand Tree Lodge
- uMkhuze Environmental Camp
- uMkumbe Tented Bush Camp
- Vlei Lodge - Phinda
- Zebra Hills Lodge
- Zulu Nyala Game Lodge
- Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge