Bonamanzi Game Reserve – Lalapanzi Camp

Fully Hosted and Catered Safari Lodge in Zululand

At Lalapanzi Camp it’s not unusual to wake up to impala grazing outside your chalet or to see warthogs wandering through the grounds. This family-friendly safari lodge is set beside Dinizulu Dam, where guests can enjoy birding, crocodile sightings, and breathtaking sunsets from the split-level viewing lounge built on stilts over the water.

Lalapanzi Camp can accommodate up to 52 guests in air-conditioned, en-suite chalets and combo units, each with a private veranda.

Lalapanzi Camp Highlights

• Sleeps up to 52 guests

• Air-conditioned, en-suite chalets (2-bed Lake View units with showers; Bush View units with baths)

• Private verandas with views of the bush

• “Out of Africa” style restaurant & bar

• Bush Braai at Dinizulu Dam – a candlelit African barbeque under the stars

• Split-level lounge overlooking the dam, ideal for birding and game viewing

• Swimming pool shaded by lala palms

• Curio shop supporting local community projects

• Multi-channel TV, self-serve tea and coffee station

Dining at Lalapanzi

• Restaurant: Buffet or à la carte depending on guest numbers.

  • Breakfast: 07h00 – 09h00

  • Dinner: 19h00 – 21h00

  • Special diets catered for with advance notice.

• For self-catering guests: Meals may be booked at reception before 15h00 daily.

Lalapanzi Bush Braai

Experience an unforgettable African evening with a bush braai served by candlelight at the water’s edge. Sample traditional dishes while listening to the calls of nocturnal wildlife – a truly magical atmosphere.

Facilities

• Swimming pool with shady palms (named after the “iLala” palm, from which Zulu folklore tells an intoxicating drink is made).

• Bar with set opening hours (check with reception).

• Kingfisher Curios – community-run craft and souvenir shop located beside reception, overlooking the crocodile enclosure.