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Mtunzini Forest Lodge
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Mtunzini Forest Lodge (Mtunzini Chalets) provides fully-equipped accommodation, conference facilities and much more. Set in the peaceful surroundings of lush Zululand vegetation.

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Mtunzini Forest Lodge/Self Catering Chalet Accommodation

Location Information
Locality Region

Mtunzini Forest Lodge,Off Valley Drive, Zululand

 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Features on site or nearby

Property description

Mtunzini Forest Lodge is situated within the lush vegetation of Northern KwaZulu Natal. The sound of the sea can be heard in the distance, adding to the peaceful ambiance.

Accommodation
Mtunzini Forest Lodge boasts 22 beautifully constructed wooden chalets. Each chalet is fully equipped and sleeps either 4 or 6 people, some with a loft room for the children. Each offers a private sundeck with a barbeque area.Chalets are serviced daily.

Attractions
A large sparkling swimming pool and kiddies paddling pool are available exclusively for residents of Mtunzini Forest Lodge.

Mtunzini Forest Lodge is featured on the Zululand Birding Route .A bird watchers paradise - experience many bird species in the splendour of this tranquil and peaceful forest. The magnificent Raphia Palms "The King of the Palms" are unique to the Mtunzini area, and are home to the very rare Palmnut Vulture.Mtunzini Forest Lodge is recognised as a Birder Friendly Establishment.

An easy stroll along a magnificent wooden bridge which crosses the Siyayi River takes one directly to the unspoilt beaches. Guests can enjoy the serene atmosphere whilst fishing or walking along the shores of the east coast of Africa.

Nature trails through the dune forest and mangrove swamps uncover many natural treasures. The sound of the sea can be heard in the distance from the serenity of the chalets.

Other acitivities available include:
-quad biking
-hiking
-river barge cruises on the Umlalazi River

Beach picnic lunches can also be arranged.

Conference and function facilities
Mtunzini Forest Lodge also boasts a fully equipped conference/function venue, which is air-conditioned and accommodates up to 40 delegates. 

Mtunzini Forest Lodge offers special accommodation tariffs for conference delegates.

A thatched lapa, as well as a team building area is also available.

Professional banqueting personnel will organise all the finer details of your function whether it is a conference, wedding or other special occasion.

Restaurant
Twitchers restaurant and bar, situated on the property, provides a pleasant dining experience. The a la carte menu offers a variety of dishes to suit everyone's taste.
Check in times Check in: 15:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am
Area activities Mtunzini is home to the Umlalazi Nature Reserve, where hiking, birding, canoeing and picnicking are just some of the many activities on offer. The beach dunes and lagoon create a magnificent natural playground.

If you're eager to get near the water, there are many different boat trips available. Fishing and waterskiing are also popular.

For the sporting enthusiast, Mtunzini Country Club offers a 9-hole golf course (18 tees) as well as squash and tennis courts. The town also has a very active bowling club.

Other local activities include horse riding, microlight flights, barge excursions, surfing, mountain biking, 4x4 trails, many walking trails, jet skiing, pottery and cultural tours. The Riverbend Crocodile Farm is a great place to visit. Mtunzini also has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Mtunzini is an hour away from the Hlululuwe/Umfolozi Park. Half an hour further north is the St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage site, where the scuba diving is breathtaking.

Eshowe, close inland, offers an aerial boardwalk, high up in the forest canopy, a must for the avid bird watcher. A visit to Fort Nongquai in Eshowe and Shakaland Zulu cultural village is also well worth the time. On your way back to Mtunzini take a quick detour to Ongoye forest, with its rare bird species.

An hour's drive south towards Durban you will find Gateway Shopping Centre where children can enjoy the skateboard park and wavehouse, or give the climbing wall a try. There are many restaurants in the shopping centre, as well as Adventure Golf and Tenpin Bowling to keep the whole family occupied.
Airports Durban Airport (140 km from Mtunzini) and Richards Bay Airport (45 km from Mtunzini)
Policies & disclaimers
  • In Season dates would be all Public and School Holidays.
  • Limited Availability due to timeshare.
  • Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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