Songimvelo Game Reserve
Understand
The Ghost and the Darkness starring Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas was shot here.
History
Landscape
The area mountainous.
Flora and fauna
Rhinoceros and a variety of antelope can often be seen. The elephants and leopards are more elusive. Cattle from nearby farms often graze inside the park.
Climate
Get in
Drive from Badplaas.
Fees
Entrance is R100 per vehicle per day for game viewing.
Get around
You can drive in your own vehicle which should preferably be a 4x4.
See
Do
Drive the nearby Ebutsini 4x4 course.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
The lodging area in the east is separated from the rest of the game reserve. Only poorly maintained log cabins are available. The area is mostly used by locals as a party spot with throbbing house music the norm. Guests are allowed access to the brown-tinged water pool.
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Go next
Drive through the ghost town of Msauli towards Bulembe or Barberton.