EsiweniLodge | Game Lodges & Resorts Lady Smith

Esiweni Lodge is situated in the malaria-free, Big 5 Nambiti Game Reserve. Our unique cliff top position offers you a dramatic view over the Sundays River whilst you are relaxing on your private deck or having an outdoor shower.

After a memorable game drive, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere at the lodge or laze around our rim-flow pool.

At Esiweni Lodge we offer delicious meals with a range of excellent South African wines. We also offer an outdoor boma experience or a private dinner in our intimate wine cellar.

Although you arrive as guests, our warm hospitality will ensure that you will be part of the family in no time at all!

Esiweni Lodge offers five, luxurious, individual suites. Each has an indoor shower, magnificent views from the bath and a private, outdoor shower. Two of the suites are interconnected for use as a family unit. Each suite has underfloor heating for cold winter nights and overhead fans for warm, summer evenings. Our honeymoon suite has a private, outdoor bath with stunning views across the valley.

Fully retracting patio doors open onto private decks where you can enjoy the majestic views of the Sundays River, waterfall and valley below.

The décor of the main lodge is elegant depicting a colonial safari theme. Large, stone hearths warm the lounge and dining areas on cold, winter nights. During good weather, outdoor dining overlooking the valley is served on the vast, wooden deck.

An intercom system is in place to connect each suite to the lodge staff in case of emergencies. Safes are also provided.

Our rates include 3 delicious meals per day in our dining area, but as part of the experience we include the following options:
Bush dinners under the African sky
Barbecues in the open boma
Dinner on the main deck during balmy, summer evenings
Picnic bush lunches
Drinks and snacks whilst watching the African sunset
Private dinners in the wine cellar
Romantic dinners on the private deck of the honeymoon suite

Esiweni Lodge is distinguished by its cliff-top location and panoramic views. Guests can relax in the tranquil setting while enjoying the sounds of the bush and the river below. In addition, Esiweni Lodge also offers:
•A Big-5 wildlife and nature conservancy in the 20 000 acre Nambiti Private Game Reserve.
•Cheetah, hyena, hippo and more than 30 mammal species.
•Extensive bird life.
•A wide biodiversity including grassland, savannah, thornveld, ravine bush, acacia trees, grasses and aloes with topography ranging from plains to valleys, mountains and waterfalls.

Address
Nambiti Private Game Reserve
Elandslaagte
Ladysmith
3370

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Directions
Directions from Johannesburg
Head for Ladysmith on the N3. Once you have entered KwaZulu Natal via Van Reenen, look out for the Ladysmith Toll off-ramp (at the bottom of Van Reenen's Pass).
Turn left and drive toward Ladysmith on the R103. When you arrive in Ladysmith, drive straight through, following the N11 Road to Newcastle.
Follow the N11 through Ladysmith and continue on this road.
Ignore the signs that say Nambiti as these will lead you to the South Gate. Wait until you see the sign that says Elandslaagte and turn right.
You will then be on the Glencoe Dundee R602. Travel for 2.3 km.
Turn right Elandslaagte P555 (dirt road)
Cross railway line - follow Elandslaagte sign for 200m
Turn left following Elandslaagte sign
Drive 3.8 km to Nambiti north gate, which is just after the Elandslaagte Monument

Directions from Durban
Head for Ladysmith on the N3 - Take the Ladysmith / Bergville Toll Off Ramp.
Turn Right and head for Ladysmith, drive straight through Ladysmith on the N11 Road towards Newcastle from the last robots leaving Ladysmith travel for ± 7 kms.
Follow the N11 through Ladysmith and continue on this road.
Ignore the signs that say Nambiti as these will lead you to the South Gate. Wait until you see the sign that says Elandslaagte and turn right.
You will then be on the Glencoe Dundee R602. Travel for 2.3kms.
Turn right Elandslaagte P555 (dirt road)
Cross railway line - follow Elandslaagte sign for 200m
Turn left following Elandslaagte sign
Drive 3.8km to Nambiti north gate, which is just after the Elandslaagte Monument