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Mavela Game Lodge

5.0 star property
All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$957
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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Mavela Game Lodge, Manyoni private game reserve, D240, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, 3965
  • Jozini Dam
    ā€Ŗ89 min driveā€¬
  • Pongola River Bridge
    ā€Ŗ90 min driveā€¬
  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve
    ā€Ŗ142 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar, desk

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 122 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 122 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Jozini

A luxury stay in Jozini awaits you at Mavela Game Lodge. You'll be 31.6 km (19.6 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Highlights at this all-inclusive tentalow include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the tentalow's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the vicinity of this 5-property class Jozini tentalow include Jozini Dam and Mkuze Falls Game Reserve.
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About this property

Mavela Game Lodge

All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Mavela Game Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Mavela Game Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Jozini tentalow.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2021
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mavela Game Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

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 covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - July 2021
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mavela Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Management fee: ZAR 150 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1981/001101/07

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mavela Game Lodge Jozini
Mavela Game Jozini
Mavela Game Lodge Jozini
Mavela Game Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Mavela Game Lodge Safari/Tentalow Jozini

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mavela Game Lodge?

Yep, Mavela Game Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Mavela Game Lodge?

As of 10 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mavela Game Lodge on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$929.52, including 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.

Does Mavela Game Lodge have a pool?

Mavela Game Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Mavela Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mavela Game Lodge.

Does Mavela Game Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mavela Game Lodge?

No, Mavela Game Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mavela Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mavela Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mavela Game Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mavela Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful place on earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

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

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Superb game viewing. Delicious food. Outstanding staff and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert!

Moderne, luxuriƶse Lodge mit einem wunderbaren Team. Aufmerksamer, freundlicher Service. Das Essen war hervorragend. Die Game-Drives mit Ranger Jason Branford waren lehrreich und unterhaltsam. Viele Tiersichtungen: Lƶwen, Giraffen, Nashƶrner, Nilpferde, Impala, Nyala, Kudu, Warzenschweine, viele hĆ¼bsche Vƶgel. Ich werde sicherlich wieder dorthin fahren.
Luxuszelt
Schlafzimmer
Badezimmer
Aussicht von der Terrasse
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

katty

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le lodge est magnifique, le personnel trĆØs accueillant et vraiment aux petits soins. Les safaris splendides et le guide est vraiment au top. On a passĆ© un sĆ©jour de rĆŖve. Je recommande vivement le Mavela Game lodge trĆØs bien placĆ© dans la rĆ©serve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019