NTSHONDWE CAMP IN ITHALA GAME RESERVE

January 12, 2011 at 4:54 pm (Ezemvelo KZNWildlife)

WEDDINGS AND CONFERENCES and GENERAL GUEST ACCOMMODATION

The Ntshondwe camp in Ithala Game Reserve is 38 km from Vryheid in Northern Zululand, and 11 km from the small town of Louwsberg. Due to the narrow, winding road down into the reserve, NO CARAVANS or BUSES have access. Other vehicles have easy access to this diverse area.

Ntshondwe camp on the hillside in the distance. View from the entrance gate.

View of the 6 Bed Lodge, from the entrance road below

Ntshondwe Lodge balanced on the side of the hill, overlooking the Game Reserve.

One of the most famous road signs in the Reserve!The next sign you come upon is one advising you about the presence of Elephant in the reserve!

The next sign you come upon is one advising you about the presence of Elephant in the reserve!

Reception

The Curio Shop in the Reception area of the Camp, has basic groceries and drinks for sale, in addition to a selection of Curios.

The paved road through Ntshondwe Camp leads to the thatched chalets, set amongst granite boulders and indigenous shrubery. Dassies scamper in the undergrowth, while the shy Bushbuck browse close by.

Game Drive vehicle used to take guests on early morning, afternoon or evening drives through the reserve.

Childrens Playground outside the Restaurant

Conference/ Wedding Centre and Accommodation

The large venue suitable for Conferences or Weddings - maximum seating for 100 people. The larger weddings would use the Restaurant, which seats a maximum of 160 guests. Menus can be customised to suit the needs of the Group. An alternate venue for smaller groups is the Boma or Coffee shop area.

Conference Centre reception area. The Conference room has two breakaway rooms, a leisure area and a large covered verandah. It is fully equipped for a full scale conference.

Conference Chalets are like Hotel rooms - a comfortable room with twin beds, an en suite bathroom, a toaster, kettle and small fridge and a pair of cosy armchairs.

The steps leading up to the Conference centre, which is hidden from the main road by the indigenous shrubbery

Chalets

Thatched Chalets have either two , four or six beds. They are fully-equipped with linen and utensils, have a bathroom, kitchenette, lounge and an undercover verandah with a braai.

2 bed chalet

Chalet with a view!

Undercover verandah with a table and benches

Kitchenette - stove, fridge, ketle, toaster and microwave.

Kitchen equipped with crockery, utensils and pots

Five self-guided "Walks" can be safely undertaken up the hills behind Ntshondwe camp

Flowers blooming in the early evening

The scent of this Flowering shrub growing near the Chalets is fragrant in th eevening air.

Vervet Monkeys will enter your chalet looking for food if you leave the doors open!

The 6 bedder Ntshondwe Lodge

The Verandah at the 6-bed Ntshondwe Lodge

Award-winning Camp!

Restaurant

Buffet section of the Restaurant

Breakfast at Ntshondwe

Breakfast on the deck in the Outdoor section of the Restaurant

Coffee Shop in Reception

Deck outside the Coffee Shop

Deck overlooking the waterhole outside the Restaurant at Ntshondwe Camp