Why choose Babanango?
With so many game reserves across South Africa, why visit Babanango?
Babanango offers a truly unique experience as nature, culture, and conservation converge.
Spanning 20,000 hectares of diverse landscapes, our reserve is not just a sanctuary for wildlife but a testament to the region’s breathtaking beauty, with world-class topography setting the scene for the perfect escape.
Choose your level of luxury from a selection of African-inspired accommodations
and escape the rush with a slow, immersive safari experience with no other vehicles competing for game drive sightings.
Neighbouring famous battle sites, such as Isandlawanda and Rorke’s Drift, immerse yourself in the history of Kwa-Zulu Natal, listening to the captivating stories shared by locals.
What do Johhny Clegg and Babanango have in common?
CELEBRATIONS: On the 30th of November, the Babanago team and their trusted trade
partners in South Africa celebrated a monumental year-2023
Gathering at The Bond Shed in Durban, guests were treated to an evening, themed, “Nights Under African Skies” with special musical guest Jesse Clegg.
This was particularly meaningful, as Jesse's beloved late father, Johhny Clegg, put Babanago on the map with his song "Baba Nango", inspired by the story of a small Buthelezi child who got lost on the slopes of a mist-shrouded hill. When the elder brother found him, he shouted "baba nango", meaning "Father, there he is". This story is rumoured to be how the region got its name. The evening was also spent reflecting on all the success stories, from the grand opening of the reserve to the many rewilding initiatives that have happened thus far, there were smiles across the room and a shared excitement for all that’s to come for Babanango Game Reserve in 2024
Team work
Meet Sfiso, one of our amazing guides, whose love for nature and wildlife is so evident through his work. Here is his story, in his own words:
My name is Sfiso Mdletshe, and my nickname is Tsoro. I am from Kwa Sonto village, but I was born in Bergville. I love nature and teaching people the importance and value of Mother Nature. I enjoy talking about trees and flowers, as they are my passion. I also love big cats, but my spirit animal is the honey badger.
My best recent sighting at Babanango Game Reserve was a cheetah kill. Two males took down a wildebeest, and it really made my day. I love Babanango Game Reserve as it is more unique than other game reserves in KZN, with mountains, amazing valleys, and, most importantly, morning safaris when there is mist. This place is an absolute paradise!
A new season, brings new additions
With the spring rains breaking a long, dry winter at Babanango Game Reserve, we are thrilled to witness new beginnings for the diverse flora and fauna that call our reserve home.
Finding himself in the right place at the right time, Babanango COO Dr Andrew Baxter captured these beautiful shots of black-backed jackal pups rolling around in the African soil - a picture of new life and exciting progress in our rewilding project.
