Gwahumbe Game and Spa Durban Guest Lodge Accommodation in Mid Illovo
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  • Property TypeGame Lodge
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  • Rooms/Units10

Gwahumbe Game and Spa is a 4 star graded game lodge offering Mid Illovo accommodation for tourists and visitors of the Natal Midlands.

About Gwahumbe Game and Spa

Gwahumbe Game & Spa is a 27bed lodge situated in Mid Illovo, just 45 minutes from Pietermaritzburg and one hour from the nearest hotel in Durban.

Guests are welcomed to this piece of paradise with majestic cliff faces and lush riverine vegetation. The area is home to plains game and a wide variety of antelope as well as birds including the martial eagle and endangered ground hornbill.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • Guided game drives included
  • Malaria-free area
  • Game drives by arrangement
  • Self-guided game drives

Accommodation

There is a variety of both catered and self catered accommodation. Those looking to simply relax can indulge in anything from a cool dip at the waterfall to sundowners high above the hippo pool.

Please see the unit and room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Facilities

Facilities include a conference centre, swimming pool, bar and boma.

The Spa

The Spa@Gwahumbe is set in it's own tranquil private garden has massage and steam rooms. Guests can either spoil themselves with individual treatments or enjoy some of the day or night packages that are available.

Activities

There are a wide variety of activities on offer from challenging 4 x 4 trials (in either your own vehicle or one hired from the reserve), mountain biking, game viewing from open land cruisers, game walks and hikes, bird watching and fishing.

With its perfectly peaceful ambience and personalized service, Gwahumbe caters for anything from romantic escapes and family getaways to special interest parties, weddings, product launches, corporate conference and team building functions.

In effect, Gwahumbe offers the best of all worlds – the finest therapies, the thrill of adventure and the peace of the wild which together restore, mind, body and soul. For added peace of mind, Gwahumbe is located in a malaria free zone.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • kitchenette
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Private pool
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair access

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Tour assistance

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Serengeti Lodge

Spacious luxury 2-sleeper catered rooms boasting a private veranda overlooking the Gwahumbe Valley. Includes full bathroom (shower and bath), tea/coffee and home-baked rusks with complimentary sherry and standard guest amenities.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Eagles Nest Lodge

A 6 to 8-sleeper chalet with fully-equipped kitchen facilities. Three en-suite bedrooms and an upstairs loft, lounge area, private rim-flow plunge pool, braai boma and veranda with incredible views of the Gwahumbe Valley.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 8 guests (max 8 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Luxury Self-Catering Unit, with two en-suite bedrooms and a childrens loft. Offering views of Gwahumbe Valley, this chalet has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It has an upstairs loft and a downstairs lounge area, which opens onto a patio with a barbecue and a private pool.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 7 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Perched high on the mountainside with extraordinary views of the valley, Riverbend offers a private escape while just being a short walk from the main lodge. Sleeping six people, in 3 luxury rooms, it is the perfect setting for family and group bush getaways. From the private boma and hot tub to the wrap-around deck, there’s no shortage of space to enjoy the views of the best that nature has to offer.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Full Board rates INCLUDE:
Luxury Accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch and a Game Drive.

Guest Reviews

5 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewfair

We were only able to enter the lodge at 15h00 instead of 14h00. Cleanliness unacceptable. We could not use lodge swimming pool for entire stay because it was dirty despite reporting this. Excellent experience with Game Drive. The natural beauty of Gwahumbe made up for the above and other unacceptable things.

January 2024

Robin M. (Durban)

Verified reviewexcellent

The place is breathtaking. The food was amazing and I really enjoyed the game drive as well

July 2022

Nokwanda M. (Pietermaritzburg)

Verified Host

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  • Property listed on SA-Venues.com since April 2015

Need to Know

Response timeGwahumbe Game and Spa typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since April 2015

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