Manyatta Rock Camp - Kwa Madwala Game Reserve - Kruger National Park

LODGE IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Manyatta Rock Camp at Kwa Madwala game reserve offers authentic safari accommodation with incredible views of the Lebombo mountains range. The lodge unique structure and the close proximity to Kruger National Park makes it ideal for doing self drive safari or spending a couple of nights to explore the wildlife rich area. 

Watch the sun rise over the horizon to the east and in the evenings marvel at the orange glow of the sun as it sets again in the west. Enjoy the bush views in every direction and just listen to the stillness of this wonderful African wilderness. Our cosy viewing lounge deck raised on stilts jutting out over the rocks provides a stunning spot for leisurely game viewing or a quiet moment to enjoy a sun-downer absorbing the special beauty that surrounds you. 

The rooms at Manyatta Rock Camp are completely unique. Looking like giant rocks our domed shaped bedrooms are scattered across the rock outcrop, designed to blend in with the surrounding natural environment. Six of the rooms feature a separate living room complete with a sofa bed. These units are well suited to families with children. Maximum room occupancy in these rooms is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

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Guests Reviews

100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience


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Manyatta Rock Camp – Kruger Private Reserves – Information

Two towering granite rocks reach towards the sky to provide a dramatic setting for this unique camp which sits on a typical African kopjie. Manyatta Rock camp is located in the heart of the Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve, which is the perfect location to enjoy your tailor made holiday of adventure safari and relaxation. Watch the sun rise over the Lebombo Mountains to the east and in the evenings marvel at the orange glow of the sun as it sets again in the west. Enjoy the bush views in every direction and just listen to the stillness of this wonderful African wilderness. The cosy viewing lounge deck raised on stilts jutting out over the rocks provides a stunning spot for leisurely game viewing or a quiet moment to enjoy a sun-downer absorbing the special beauty that surrounds you.
Comfortable and elegant without being fussy, Manyatta is praised for its relaxed charm, unique design and stunning hilltop location. All 27 rooms are air conditioned and are furnished with two twin or a queen sized bed and have a fabulous private wooden decks with deckchairs, an en suite bathroom with his and her basins and a bath, there is an additional outdoor open air shower. In addition there are tea and coffee making facilities, a mini fridge (stocked as a bar on request). Six of the rooms feature a separate living room complete with a sofa bed. These units are well suited to families with children. Maximum room occupancy in these rooms is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. There is also a beautiful appointed Honeymoon Suite featuring a large bed, private deck and shower and the unit is ideally located for maximum
Kwa Madwala is a smaller reserve of some 4,000 hectares which offers a diverse range of wildlife. Many of the smaller animals thrive here in a regular social structure with herds of zebra, impala, kudu, nyala and wildebeest. The reserve offers herd sizes in accordance with its size which are less in overall number than for instance the herds at Kruger National Park which often has many thousands of animals of one species. Animal Diversity Crocodiles and hippopotamus numbers are plentiful in the water areas of the reserve and the big cat numbers are in line with the number of antelope. There are currently 8 white rhino. The animal populations are subject to nature so there is no guarantee of the exact numbers on the reserve at any one time. As the vegetation at Kwa Madwala is thick and dense it is not an ideal cheetah area, however there are discussions underway with the cheetah conservation project to introduce cheetah on a trial basis as they believe the cheetah are capable of adapting to the vegetation The last major independent animal audit conducted in July 2009 concluded that Kwa Madwala has a healthy game population and a broad diversity of species which has achieved a suitable balance between herbivores and carnivores with no overgrazing encountered.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at Manyatta Rock @ Camp Kwa Madwala Game Reserve
Driving from Johannesburg: Take the M12 which becomes the N4 towards Maputo through the town of Nelspruit. From Nelspruit drive towards Malelane/Komatipoort (N4) You will drive through the Nkomazi Tollgate which is approx 50km from Nelspruit and then to the town of Malelane. Drive east on the N4 from Malelane. 1km before the town of Hectorspruit  take the second turning right onto the R570 towards Jeppes Reef, signposted Kwa Madwala/Low Hills and Inkuba Game Farm. Continue for 4.5km till you see a sign for Kwa Madwala and Strydomblok Road on your left. Turn left and continue for a further 4.5km until you see the Kwa Madwala turnoff on your left clearly visible by the lion’s head logo. After 300m you will arrive at the security entrance gate to the Reserve. There you will need to pay the conservation fee of R100.00 per person and R50.00 per child 5 – 12 years and will be given a map. Buses will then drive a further 1.5km of dirt road to the central buses/coaches parking area. Private vehicles travel 5km on a dirt road to the guest parking area.

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