We say “Hamba kahle” to the Drakensbergs and “Sawubona” to iThala for camping, walking trails & game drive

Everyone has now arrived at Ithala Game Reserve in the rugged, mountainous thornveld of northern KwaZulu-Natal for the next exciting phase of their expedition.

iThala Reserve & Ngotshe Mountains viewed from Ntshondwe Lodge

A fully tented and equipped camp has been set-up at the iThala campsite (see campsite photos below) for the expeditioners and tonight, after supper, there will be fireside chat about conservation in Africa under the starry night sky whilst listening to the sounds of Africa all around - magical!

Spectacular iThala Game Reserve setting with ancient rock formations 

A bit about iThala: This is a most remarkable game reserve in a spectacular, panoramic setting. It has a  huge array of habitats offering good opportunities for game viewing. The reserve tumbles from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains a thousand meters down into a deep valley, carved over the eons by the Phongolo River revealing some of the world's oldest rock formations dating back 3,000 million years.

iThala has been occupied by man for thousands of years and there are many sites littered with stone age spear and axe heads dating back some 20,000 years. Ancient events took place here under the rule of King Shaka and other Zulu kings as well as mining for gold in the early 20th Century. 

Campsite in iThala where expeditioners' tents &  camp will be set-up 

Campsite in iThala 

Campsite in iThala 

River viewed from iThala campsite