We are a recognised Fairtrader!

Isibindi Africa is not unreasonably pleased to have made it into an elite caring set of organisations who are officially considered Fairtrade compliant! After many months or rigorous assessment (they don’t just hand this award out!), Isibindi Africa Lodges have made the grade. This makes us incredibly proud to be internationally recognized for our commitment…

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June Lodge Specials

June is one of the loveliest months in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, where the waters are clear and still, the wildlife is active and the evenings are so bright you can see distant constellations of stars with the naked eye. Specialising in indoor and outdoor fireplaces, each of the Isibindi Africa Lodges brings warmth and inspiration to…

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iSimangaliso natural world

There are so few unspoilt places left in the world and one feels it keenly when one enters such a protected natural part of the globe. One of my favourite such places is the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, one of South Africa’s first World Heritage Sites. Passionately protected by the iSimangaliso Authority, this vast expanse of…

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Birdwatching in Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Where you can see the widest range of grassland, freshwater, sea and forest birds in one trip (with images by Dr George Hughes)     I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us Mary Oliver   Encountering a rare bird species on a walking safari is…

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Eight reasons to fall in love with iSimangaliso Wetland Park

By Roxanne Konkol from Discover Africa While most international safari-goers look to Kruger National Park for their African safari, there’s a corner of South Africa that is sometimes overlooked. Right next to the border of Mozambique in the north of Kwazulu-Natal and about two and a half hours drive from Durban, this great ecosystem is…

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Give the gift of togetherness to celebrate a special person

When you ask many older people what they would like most for their birthdays or special celebrations, they will often say that they would love to have all their family together. What better way to celebrate a much-loved person than to club together and book a holiday in a special destination which can be enjoyed…

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Idyllic wedding venue

Whether your ultimate wedding fantasy is barefoot luxury on a misty white and blue beach, or, a safari setting with lamp-lit tables under open African skies in the bush, at Isibindi Africa, we understand that nature and romance go together perfectly. So different from a concrete functions room at a standard hotel, we believe your…

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Isibindi Zulu Lodge Community Engagement

When one goes on holiday in a developing country, it is inspiring to know that your investment goes beyond your own wellbeing. See how far your contribution to a stay at Isibindi Zulu Lodge goes in terms of supporting the neighbouring Amoibe community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Isibindi Eco-Reserve has assisted the beneficiaries and…

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