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Manyoni Private Game Reserve, One of the Jewels of the Elephant Coast
Nestled in the foothills of the Lebombo Mountain Range, covering an area of 23000ha the Manyoni Private Game Reserve forms one of the largest privately owned Big 5 areas in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
June 25, 2021
Meet the Mavela Guiding Team
Our Mavela Guiding team is made up of carefully selected individuals who are certain to give our guests a world class guided experience. In this article, we explain what it takes to become a great guide and introduce you to our team of guides at Mavela.
December 2, 2020
Mavela's Birding Big Day
Some members of the Mavela team got together to participate in the annual birding big day. An event that sets out to identify the most amount of bird species within a 24 hour day. The guides at Mavela couldn't miss out on the fun.
December 2, 2020
Photos Of The Month - November
The best photos captured at Mavela during November
December 2, 2020
Rain Comes to Zululand
The month of October brought with it much needed rainfall, the low hanging clouds signified the close of a long and dry winter period and the landscape has undergone a rapid change from arid savannah to a veritable garden of Eden.
December 1, 2020
Free Flying, Once Again
On 24 June 2020 three critically White-backed Vultures were released back into the wild on Manyoni Private Game Reserve (MPGR) after being saved from mass poisonings last year.
July 28, 2020
Wild Dogs of Manyoni
We recently received some incredible news that our Wild Dog pack had given birth to 6 pups! This particular pack has an incredible story to share about their journey to building a strong and cohesive family unit.
July 28, 2020
New Contenders
As one of the most beautifully captivating animals to find on safari, the cheetah is a massive asset to any game reserve. Their sleek elegance and unique characteristics make it a truly remarkable animal to encounter.
July 28, 2020
Mavela Walking Safaris
We are excited to announce that walking safaris are now an option at Mavela! Join our experienced trails guide
March 15, 2020
GOLDEN MONTHS FOR MAVELA!
Excitement on the 31 December 2018, when Brad Smith identified a very rare bird at the lodge, the Golden Pipit!
April 20, 2019
