"Mkhuze, A photographers Dream" Mkuze Game Reserve by Waxbag

Mkuze Game Reserve Travel Guide: 28 reviews and 71 photos

Mkuze is apart of the Kwazulu-Natal Park system and is located about 100 km North of Mtubatuba off of the N12. It is about 50 km South of the Swaziland boarder. It is really an extention of the St. Lucia Greater Wetlands park. Animals are free to move into both areas. Here you kind find wildlife in a beautiful landscape. The best part about the reserves in Kwazulu-Natal are the game hides. They are the best in South Africa and quite possibly the best in Africa (Quite a daring statement I know).

There are no lion or buffalow in the park. However, leopard and hyena are here as well as elephant (which are now in the northern part of the park and can be difficult to spot). This is a great place for birders. The varied terraine, the shallow lake system as well as the location makes Mkuze a great place for resident and migratory birds.

The Kumasinga Hide here is one of the most amazing hides I have ever seen. You can sit by the hours and watch the animals. No driving! It's great, it really is.

Fresh Water Terapins Sunning

St. Lucia Village makes a good base for visiting Mkhuze. There is plenty of accomodation and a good food store for stocking up. St. Lucia Resort is also a great base for exploring other great parks in the region like Cape Vidal, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, and St. Lucia Game Reserve.

Lake St. Lucia
Mkhuze Game Reserve
Umfolozi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Zebra white and Black

Pros and Cons

Pros:Excellent Hides, Great Bird Watching, Quiet and Untouristy
Cons:Predators are Hard to Come By
In a nutshell:A Photograhers Dream, The Animals Come To You

Last visit to Mkuze Game Reserve: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Aug 16, 2007
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One Campground in Mkhuze Hotels (1)

There is only one campground in Mkhuze. It has all the expected facilities. There are showers and bathtubs and good... more travel advice

Openbilled Stork on Nsumo Pan - Mkuze Game Reserve

Nsumo Pan Things to Do (3)

Nsumo Pan is a shallow lake that is feed by the Mkhuze river, located on the east central part of the park. Here is the... more travel advice

Elephants Crossing the Mkuze River - Mkuze Game Reserve

The Elephants are North Near Nhlonhlela... Things to Do (3)

There are about 35 elephants in Mkuze. They all use to be in the south of the park and very difficult to see. Well they... more travel advice

White Rhino at Kumasinga - Mkuze Game Reserve

Watch Game From the Kumasinga Hide Things to Do (3)

The Kumasinga Hide here is one of the most amazing hides I have ever seen. You can sit by the hours and watch the... more travel advice

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mtncorg Jun 3, 2005 at 10:51 AM

Definitely another Park for the List! Super pictures!
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ukirsari Sep 3, 2004 at 11:15 AM

i love the baboon and the baby here. so cool!!!