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Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve

3.5 star property
Lodge in Ulundi with fitness centre and coffee shop/cafe

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Relax by the serene pool with a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape and majestic mountains.
Experience a sophisticated atmosphere in this well-appointed room with a spacious living area, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
Enjoy a meal al fresco amidst lush surroundings and scenic views.
Guests enter through a grand entrance flanked by pillars, leading to a well-lit interior.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, wicker chairs, and a comfortable ottoman.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
R34 Between Vryheid and Ulundi R39M, Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, 3100
  • Spirit of eMakhosini Monument
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • uMgungundlovu
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Battle of Ulundi Memorial
    ‪49 min drive‬

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
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single 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
  • 103 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ulundi

At Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve, you'll be 39 km (24.2 mi) from Spirit of eMakhosini Monument. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and a wildlife and game drive. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3.5-property class Ulundi lodge include Prince Imperial Memorial and uMgungundlovu.
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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 Ulundi with fitness centre and coffee shop/cafe
Some rates at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ulundi lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • 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 centre

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Yep, Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve has a free self car park.

Does Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve have a pool?

Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

No, Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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, Waterbury

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

G

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