About us:

Duma Manzi Eco-Spa, "An Intimate Sanctuary" celebrates these African Wilderness surroundings and embraces all the elements of nature. Accommodating only eight guests per day, the Spa ensures a uniquely special experience, one of sheer indulgence... a holistic spa experience! This extraordinarily beautiful and tranquil African Wilderness setting is the ideal retreat for those seeking privacy, exclusivity and ablsolute serenity. Duma Manzi Eco Lodge and Spa is a Wellness and Wildlife retreat, a sanctuary offering unique African Wilderness. Nestled in the forest valley, set amongst a backdrop of some of Kwa-Zulu Natal's most spectacular scenery, lies a small, luxurious boutique Eco-Lodge, providing the most affordable 5-Star experience with an elegant and personal touch.

A comfortable 1 hour drive from Durban and 45 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, lying on both sides of the Mkomazi River, lies a 5000 Hectare, malaria and predator free reserve; the perfect retreat from the pressures of the modern world

Facilities:

An indoor wooden bar, with large deck overlooking the river and majestic African wilderness, wildlife and prolific bird life create the perfect backdrop for sundowners, or freshly ground coffee in the morning.
A TV Lounge equipped pool table and board games.
Large spacious wooden decks and Boma Area create the perfect setting for fine dining experiences amidst picturesque surroundings.
Conference in Nature in intimate conference facilities, equipped for a maximum of 18 delegates.
Duma Manzi Eco Spa offers holistic treatments for total rejuvenation of mind, body and soul.
The reception area and Outpost Curio Shop complete the main complex with its African ambience.
Covered parking at Hilltop Reception.
Internet and Fax access at an additional cost. Note: limited cellular phone reception.

Directions: Travelling From KwaZulu North Coast- King Shaka International Airport

From King Shaka International Airport pick up zone follow signs N2 South/Durban (N2 Toll Gates)
N2 tollgates are approximately 4km from pick up zone
Continue along the N2 (N2 Port Shepstone) for 32,7 km until the sign showing N2 Port Shepstone N3 Pietermaritzburg
Follow N3 sign Pietermaritzburg / Johannesburg
Continue to follow N3 Pietermaritzburg signs until you reach N3 Toll Gates; approximately 34,3 km
Continue on N3 Pietermaritzburg (after passing through Toll Gates)
Take the Camperdown turn off ( approximately 34,5 km)
At the Yield sign at the top of the off ramp, turn left to R603 Umbumbulu
Travel 3km to T-Junction (Stop Street) and turn left to R603 Umbumbulu
Continue for 15.5 km and turn right to R624 Eston / R56 Richmond (as a landmark, there will be a Caltex Garage to your far left)
Travel past the Eston Sugar Mill (Illovo) on your left
Continue for 24.3 km
You will reach a sign board on your left which reads Duma Manzi Private Game Reserve - turn left onto a gravel road
Travel 7 km until you reach the main gate - you have arrived!