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Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve

3.5 star property
Lodge in Ulundi with a fitness center and a coffee shop

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lounge
Game drive
Romantic Room
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Heated bathroom floor
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Down duvet
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 786 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 1109 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
R34 Between Vryheid and Ulundi R39M, Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, 3100

What's nearby

  • Spirit of eMakhosini Monument - 28 min drive - 49.4 km
  • uMgungundlovu - 39 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Battle of Ulundi Memorial - 49 min drive - 73.0 km
  • Ondini Historical Reserve - 54 min drive - 77.3 km

About this property

Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve

Lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Game drive on site, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and offices.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages included

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zulu Rock Game Ranch Lodge Ulundi
Zulu Rock Game Ranch Lodge
Zulu Rock Game Ranch Ulundi
Zulu Rock Game Ranch
Babanango Game Reserve
Valley Babanango Game Reserve
Babanango Game Reserve Valley Lodge
Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve Lodge
Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve Ulundi
Babanango Game Reserve Babanango Valley Lodge
Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve Lodge Ulundi

Frequently asked questions

Does Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve on Jul 31, 2025 start from CA $525.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Spirit of eMakhosini Monument, uMgungundlovu, and Prince Imperial Memorial.

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Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thembelihle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place the service everything was a top ten for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023