Accommodation in Mkuze - Bayete Zulu Boutique Lodge, Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal

Come and share the dream that we call Bayete that is indeed a place where special things happen. Bought as a farm back in December 1999, this magnificent piece of Zululand has been lovingly rehabilitated to its former glory. Gone are the cattle fences, overgrazed lands and chilli-fields. In their place is what we consider to be one of the most highly stocked and ecologically balanced game reserves in northern Zululand. It has taken us seven years, one crippling drought and more money and hard work than I wish to remember. But it’s been worth it, as you will soon discover.

Only 276 kilometres from Durban, which is a two-and-a-half hour drive or 40 minutes by light aircraft, we are just far enough from civilization for you to leave it all behind and relax.

We are ideally situated in the centre of Zululand's major tourist attractions. Whatever outings interest you, we can arrange. Whether you want to swim with dolphins, float with whales, catch the mighty tiger fish in the Pongola dam, visit cultural Zulu villages and learn a tribal dance, fish for shark or marlin, boat ride on fresh water estuaries, or take a flip over the Elephant Coast in a light plane, it’s all here just waiting for you.

We invite you to commune with elephants, go on butterfly walks, track game on foot or go on game drives.

Whichever adventures you have, know that you will return to sundowners, a convivial atmosphere, good food and comfortable beds.

Accommodation & Facilities
Our Lodge consists of 8 Colonial luxury rooms, all en suite, with spacious sunken baths, open showers and separate toilet. Each individually decorated room has top quality twin beds with a double fold-out ottoman. All our rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a mini bar that is well stocked with a selection of beverages and light snacks. For your convenience, in-room safes are provided for the safekeeping of all cash, travel documents and other such articles.

The whole family can sink into our couches, the perfect place to laze around in the afternoon before heading off to a sundown safari.

There’s the formal lounge, complete with a fully stocked wine cellar. Choose from a range of imported cigars or warm yourself with a night cap next to the cosy fireplace.

The perfect ending to the perfect day. Reflect on your adventures over a night cap under our canopy of lights.

Conference Centre
This awesome conference facility is set away from the lodge, our facilities include flip boards and white boards. Bring your laptop, plug it in and you are in your office - but what an office!

Gymnasium
If you’ve still got energy after your long bush walk under the unrelenting African sun, you can work up a further sweat in our gymnasium that has the best equipment, imported all the way from Italy.

Outdoor Facilities
After a game drive, you can relax in our revitalising rimflow pool, while our staff prepare cocktails for your enjoyment.

You can join us for dinner under the stars on the Deck, at the Rano Boma . We also have the gathering pit where we can organise a BBQ, it is the perfect spot for a family to chat and toast their marshmallows after dinner.

The Rano Boma, its walls made from branches and built up piece by piece, captures the drama of an African night and embraces the power of the wilderness. It’s an open-air dining area, perfect for star gazing and lazy evening cocktails. Lovers and honeymooners private dinners can be arranged in the most romantic setting under the stars. The Boma is equipped with a fully stocked bar, including a comprehensive selection of excellent South African wines.

Jacuzzi
Why not end the day soaking in the Jacuzzi with spectacular sightings of elephants across the African bushveld?

Sporting & Leisure Activities   
Pumba Club
There’s always plenty for the kids to do in addition to being awestruck by the wild animals and incredible bush scenery. There are jungle gyms, seesaws, swings, a trampoline and tree house. Lounge area with TV and Sony Playstations.

Bush Dinners
Let us spoil you with an evening of culinary delight, paraffin lamps hanging in the trees above you, dulling the stars with a smoky haze while you eat listening to the sounds of jackals calling and bushbuck barking.

Game Drives
Being one of the most densely stocked reserves in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, a drive with one of our knowledgeable field drivers is guaranteed to be an adventure. Come watch our hippos wallow, while their babies ride on their backs. Two game drives are offered. Tea, coffee and rusks are served on the morning game drive.

Guided Walks
Feel the sun come out on your face as your breath blows steam into the cool morning air whilst your guide walks you through the reserve.

Elephant Interaction
Davidson, our Zimbabwean handler, introduces you to the majestic "Bayete" - our bull elephant. Marvel in God's creation as you are dwarfed by the majesty of Bayete’s incredible size.

Rhino Interaction
Meet Princess Kwezi, raised by the famous Karen Trendler at her re-hab centre in Gauteng following Kwezi’s separation from her mother during the 2003 KwaZulu-Natal drought.

Fishing

Bird watching

Cultural & Historical interest   
Zululand Activities Allow us to be your base camp while you explore the delights of Zululand. We?ll arrange the following activities for you if they are not on the reserve we will take you to your chosen destination: Other Activities

• Deep Sea Fishing
• Tiger Fishing
• Snorkeling
• Zulu Arts Tour
• Scuba Diving
• Elephant Tracking
• Rhino Tracking
• Butterfly Walk
• Game Drive
• Zulu Village Excursion
• Quad Biking
• Horse Riding
• Dolphin Trips
• St Lucia Boat Cruise
• River Cruise
• Cape Vidal Trip
• Swedish Massage
• Facial
• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology