Hotel Description

Duma Manzi Eco Lodge and Spa is a Wellness and Wildlife retreat, a sanctuary offering unique African wilderness. Nestled in the forest valley, set amongst a backdrop of some of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s most spectacular scenery, lies a small, luxurious boutique Eco-Lodge, with an elegant and personal touch.

A comfortable 1 hour drive from Durban and 45 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, lying on both sides of the Mkomazi River, lies a 5000 Hectare, malaria and predator free reserve; the perfect retreat from the pressures of the modern world.

This extraordinarily beautiful and tranquil African wilderness setting is the ideal retreat for those seeking privacy, exclusivity and absolute serenity.

ACCOMMODATION: Blending seamlessly into nature, all luxury rooms are perfectly situated in secluded privacy to compliment the inspirational location.

Each luxury room has its own private deck overlooking the river, with mountain views. It is from this deck that you can begin to savour the spectacle and spirit of this special place. Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the water over the boulders and stones, and awake to the dawn chorus of the prolific bird life.

Fish Eagle Luxury Rooms: Four beautifully decorated, open-plan luxury rooms give guests total seclusion in relaxed African intimate surroundings. The luxury rooms have their own communal pool to relax and take in the exquisite surroundings.

Sandstone Luxury Rooms: The five luxuriously appointed rooms, each with their own private plunge pool, allow guests intimate tranquillity within the secluded luxury room; providing romantic African charm.

Luxury Family Unit: A quality bonding experience, for the whole family; whilst enjoying the beauty that is Duma Manzi. The Unit has its own private garden and rock pool.

FACILITIES: The main lodge is an experience reminiscent of a bygone era. Built on raised wooden platforms, with a spacious veranda, the lodge is luxuriously furnished in a classical Colonial African style. It is where you’ll come to have sundowners on the bar deck overlooking the river, relax with a book on one of the comfy couches, or sit around the fire in our slate boma chatting with fellow guests; all the while enjoying the genuine hospitality of our staff.

• Our facilities include a dining area furnished with Teak furniture and large tastefully decorated comfortable lounges that can be enjoyed in the ambience of such natural beauty.
  An indoor wooden bar, with large deck overlooking the river and majestic African wilderness, wildlife and prolific bird life create the perfect backdrop for sundowners, or freshly ground coffee in the morning.
  A TV Lounge equipped pool table and board games.
  Large spacious wooden decks and Boma Area create the perfect setting for fine dining experiences amidst picturesque surroundings.
  Conference in Nature in intimate conference facilities, equipped for a maximum of 18 delegates.
  Duma Manzi Eco Spa offers holistic treatments for total rejuvenation of mind, body and soul.
  The reception area and Outpost Curio Shop complete the main complex with its African ambience.
  Covered parking at Hilltop Reception.
  Internet and Fax access at an additional cost. Note: limited cellular phone reception.

DINING: healthy and home style traditional foods. Health and Wellness Cuisine is available for a completely rejuvenating and healthy spa experience. A romantic and elegant dining experience at Duma Manzi takes you on a journey of taste, which will enhance your world of senses.

ECO SPA: It consists of slate stepping stones along the entire length of wilderness that leads one into an intimate private sanctuary.

As guests go through to the change rooms and shower, they find themselves immersed in a cave surrounding. Entering the rock plunge pool and Jacuzzi area, creates a feeling of entering another world, with the promise of a virtual metamorphosis.

Immerse yourself in tranquil surroundings whilst listening to the prolific birdlife, nature’s sounds and cascading river water whilst indulging in holistic treatments that are therapeutic and restorative for your total wellbeing, with our holistic choices of Natural and Organic Eco-Spa Products and Treatments.

Our Eco-Spa has chosen locally sourced pure essential oils and a small range of unique natural and organic products that are supplied by Instinctive by Nature.

ACTIVITIES: Duma Manzi Eco-Lodge & Spa is a unique African Wilderness Sanctuary combining nature, wildlife, prolific bird life, a large diversity of fauna and flora, lodge activities, an ambience of simplicity and elegance and holistic Eco-Spa treatments to refresh your senses.

At Duma Manzi Eco-Lodge & Spa, guests are able to restore the balance to mind, body and soul of what life’s stresses deplete.

Game Drives: Take a drive with one of our knowledgeable field guides to explore the African Wilderness and Wildlife in all its diversity. Stop either along the river or on one of our lookout decks and experience the beauty of an African Sunset. Our drives encompass all of nature: its Fauna, Flora, Majestic scenery and sunsets.

Self-Guided Walks: With our self-guided trails, you are invited to enjoy breath-taking scenery at your own pace. Our varied terrain provides a myriad of opportunities ranging from casual walks along the river bank, or up the gentle slope of the hill behind the lodge, to a more adventurous trail to the cliffs along the river.

Guided Walks: Feel the morning dew, hear the rustle of the African Wilderness bush and catch the scent of fresh giraffe dung as you quietly stalk a herd of grazing Impala, camera in hand. Sharpen your senses and feel the pulse of the African Wilderness while learning from your guide the intimate secrets of the bush. For a more strenuous walk, there is a beautiful trail to the waterfall within the reserve. Stop along the way and cool off in one of the clear pools in the stream.

Wellness: Duma Manzi Eco Spa Pure Indulgence … for your Soul and Senses. The perfect place where soul and body find refreshment.

Birding: Registered with Birdlife SA, Duma Manzi is a Birder’s Paradise. The bird life is prolific with over 350 bird species recorded. Among the “specials” on the bird list are: African Fish Eagle, Cape Vulture, Crowned Eagle, Martial Eagle, Ground Hornbill, Narina Trogon and Purple Crested Tauroco (Loerie).

Fishing: A variety of indigenous and alien fish occur in the Mkomazi River: Carp, sharp tooth catfish (barbel), carp (alien), KwaZulu Natal Yellow fish, African mottled eel and chubby-head barb. Guests are welcome to bring their own rods or hire one of ours, and try their hand at fishing.

Star Gazing: Guests can enjoy a star gazing evening as part of the African bush experience. Your guide can give you some insight into not only the Greek mythology with the stars, but also the Zulu folklores, most of which are long forgotten.

Butterfly and Frogging: A fun filled activity, especially enjoyed by children, due to the wide variety of butterfly species are seen in the woodlands and high lying grasslands, as well as a wide variety of frog species are found in the reserve.

Pure Relaxation: If its relaxation you’re after, simply curl up with a good book on one of the couches on the deck or on your private pool lounger.

Arts and Leisure: Experience elegant and tranquil leisure with a unique Art & Soul Series, designed to accentuate the vast and essential interests of passionate living- rare, immersive and authentic experiences only found at Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa.

Our Arts & Leisure series involves artists, authors, guest speakers and culinary professionals. Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa Arts & Leisure series was founded on our philosophy and commitment to enrich lifestyles and memorable guest experiences.

Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa Offers “7 nights for price of 5” or up to 25% Off (and more below) for Crewconnected Members

• 2 Night Stay – Friday & Saturday Night (Minimum 2 night Stay) less 15% off – Per Person Sharing per night.
• 3 Night Stay (Mid – Week Sunday to Thursday)  less 25% off – Per Person Sharing per night.
• Pay for 5 and Stay for 7 Nights (R2195-00 x5 = R10 975-00 divided by 7 nights = R1567 -86 per person sharing per night)
• Single Rate = R650-00 additional payment per night on all above applicable rates.

Or, Make your booking request here reservations@dumamanzi.co.za Quote CREWCONNECTED Airline Staff Rates

Tel : 031 566 3210
Cell : 082 653 3475