Ndumo
Ndumo Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Buffalo thorn · Hippopotamus
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Inside park
Where to stay in and near Ndumo Game Reserve
Wetland bird paradise
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Ndumo Game Reserve
Ndumo is a small Ezemvelo reserve on the Mozambique border in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where the Phongolo and Usuthu rivers flood a series of pans and fever-tree forests. It has the highest bird count of any South African reserve, over 430 species, and is the place to see Pel's fishing owl, African broadbill and the tropical species that reach the southern limit of their range here. Hippo and crocodile fill the pans; there are no lions, so guided walks are the norm. The camp is simple, the reserve is a malaria area in summer, and it pairs with Tembe and Kosi Bay.
Things to do: Game drives · Guided walk · Hiking
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Ndumo Game Reserve
What people record most across KwaZulu-Natal. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across KwaZulu-Natal, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Ndumo Game Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Ndumo Game Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
26.9000° S, 32.2667° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Ndumo Game Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Ndumo Game Reserve: your questions
Where is Ndumo Game Reserve?
Ndumo Game Reserve is in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
What wildlife can you see near Ndumo Game Reserve?
In KwaZulu-Natal, commonly recorded species include animals such as Suni, Red Duiker, Blue Duiker, Leatherback Turtle and birds including White-eared Barbet, Grey Waxbill, Southern Banded Snake Eagle, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at Ndumo Game Reserve?
Request Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife camps and cottages on Spekboom. We confirm with Ezemvelo, then you pay on Spekboom. Popular camps fill up well ahead of school holidays, so request early for peak dates.
When is the best time to visit Ndumo Game Reserve?
The best time to visit Ndumo Game Reserve is Year-round (dry season May-Sep).
What is there to do at Ndumo Game Reserve?
Popular activities at Ndumo Game Reserve include game drives, guided walk, hiking.
Where can you stay in Ndumo Game Reserve?
Places to stay inside Ndumo Game Reserve include Ndumo. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Ndumo Game Reserve
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