Contact Us
How To Find Us
GPS Co-ordinates
- 27° 21’ 415 South 31° 49’ 762 East
Directions
When travelling North from Durban
Pass the towns of Empangeni, Mtubatuba, Hluhluwe, 39km past Mkuze, turn right onto the Golela (Swaziland Border Post) road. Travel up a hill for 2km and turn left at the Shayamoya entrance gate and follow the road to Reception. It is clearly signposted from the N2.
When travelling South from Johannesburg
Exiting JHB on the N17 from the South, or N12 or exiting from Pretoria on the N4 and head onto Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief, 27km past Pongola, turn left onto the Golela (Swaziland Border Post) road. Travel up a hill for 2km and turn left at the Shayamoya entrance gate and follow the road to Reception. It is clearly signposted from the N2. Call us for current road conditions.
When travelling South from Kruger Park, Crocodile Bridge
The quickest route is through Swaziland using the Mananga, border post. Continue south towards Big Bend, to Lavumisa border post. From here, travel for only 8 km into KwaZulu Natal, turn right at the Shayamoya entrance up on the hill.
Please Note
The main entrance gate is automated and requires an access code. Please call us at 078 745 2564 or 063 796 3003 before your arrival so we can send you the code.
Distances
- 8km Golela
- 27km Pongola
- 40km Mkuze
- 180km Richards Bay
- 100km Hluhluwe
- 360 km Durban
Vehicle Transfers
Most of our guests hire a car and self- drive or are transported via Tour Operators however there are these alternatives:
N2 Shuttle Service
- From Pretoria to Durban & Visa Versa; daily
- Tel: 066 582 9256
Mkhwanazinh
- Based in Jozini - ideal for local transfers between lodges.
- Tel: 082 944 3152 or 074 153 6038
- Email: mkhwanazinh@gmail.com
African Wanderer Tours and Safaris
- Transfers within the Northern Natal region, and from Richards Bay or Durban to Shayamoya. From 1 to 16 passengers.
- Tel: 035 590 1233 or Anton Roberts Cell 082 4633 253
- E-mail: satours@netactive.co.za
Air Transfers
Legend Aviation Based At Virginia Airport, North Of Durban
- Email: info@legendavaiation.co.za or charters@legendaviation.co.za
- Tel: 031 563 7226
Lanseria Flight Centre, Johannesburg
- Website: www.flylfc.com
- Our goal is to consistently exceed our client's expectations while leading the flight industry in South Africa.
Majestic Air
- Website: www.majesticair.co.za
- Majestic-Air takes great care to ensure that all our services and aircraft are maintained to only the best standards.
Pongola Airstrip: 30 km Away From Shayamoya
- Length: 1200 meters
- Co-ordinates: 027°21'500 South; 031° 36'500 East
Mkuze Airstrip: 40 km Away From Shayamoya
- Length: 1500 meters
- Co-ordinates: 027°38'500 South; 032° 03'000 East
Climate
- There really is not a bad time to visit, as the climate is subtropical with a tendency to become hot and humid in the high summer from October to February.
- The best time to visit Zululand is from March to June when we experience what we term our “champagne weather” the days are warm yet dry with low humidity and no wind.
- Temperatures in Summer are on average 35°C.
- Winters are very mild from min 10°C and averaging at 22°C.
Malaria
- The area is listed as a low risk malaria area and unless you are travelling to high risk areas such as Kruger park or the coastal areas such as Kosi Bay, it is not imperative that you take prophylactics.
- The malaria risk has been improved in many areas due to constant treatment and spraying of rural houses.
Indigenous Gardens
Well manicured pathways link the chalets with the central lodge. Marvel at the extra ordinary indigenous gardens hosting over 60 species of aloes. While strolling from the chalets, you may come across duiker, zebra and guinea fowl that roam around the lodge.
