KWAZULU NATAL » MANYONI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
After a decade of hard work and commitment, the Zululand Rhino Reserve has given birth to a new name and ide
ntity. Manyoni Private Game Reserve means the “
place of birds” in isiZulu and is apt to describe this unique reserve, nestled in the heart of Zululand. The reserve
offers “Big 5” game viewing and conservation is a top priority. The rolling valleys and hills offer awe-inspiring views framed by the
Ubombo mountain range. From birds soaring above to the animals walking below, every aspect of the reserve has a profound impact on all who encounter it.
The Manyoni Private Game Reserve was created when
17 dedicated landowners dropped their fences to create a 23 000ha protected area that was chosen as a release site for the
WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. After the introduction of
black rhinos, a
herd of elephant from the Kruger National Park were translocated to the reserve.
Cheetah were reintroduced in 2009. The reserve achieved “Big 5” status when
lions were introduced in 2011. More recently, a pa
ck of African wild dogs, the most endangered carnivore in South Africa, were introduced.