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Welcome to Royal Jozini

Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve in the Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland), is nestled in the breath-taking beauty of the southern African lowveld.  Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve is one of Southern Africa’s best kept secrets! Yet it is fast becoming the getaway of choice by those who love being immersed in nature.

Cradled in the African bush, where the azure waters of Lake Jozini dance at the feet of the mystical Lubombo Mountains, this Private Game Reserve is a place where you can truly come to experience Africa in all its rugged magnificence, without compromising on comfort.

This is 14,000 hectares of game reserve, where the vast, untouched landscape teems with wildlife. To enjoy a wealth of game, prolific bird life and the opportunity of indulging in tiger fishing, fabulous bush breaks and game viewing at Royal Jozini Game Reserve, we invite you to explore our site and book that much-deserved break! Activities in the game reserve include tiger-fishing, game drives (currently only self drive), boat cruises (depending on availability, weather and lake conditions) and interacting with the African bushveld. The scenery is breathtaking!

Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve accommodation is in the form of private bush lodge homes, self catering lodges and chalets and luxury tented camps.

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Lodges

Lodges

Accommodation around Lake Jozini, at Royal Jozini Game Reserve, is based on the eSwatini side of the border, is located at the base of the Lubombo mountain range  and  includes game lodges and a tented camp, self catering and catered. The game lodges are privately owned and offer guests all the comfort and luxury you would anticipate when booking that well-deserved break from city life. Royal Jozini bush lodge homes are all unique, giving visitors a different view of the game reserve. Some are at the water’s edge, others on the mountain slopes. Whether you need a quiet weekend for two,  a family reunion, a wedding (we can organise it all!) or a company team building getaway, Royal Jozini is an amazing and memorable destination.

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News & Tips

News & Tips

Get all the latest news & tips from Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve . These cover not only information relevant to Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve, but general travel tips, a bit of bush lore, some Swazi customs and tips for crossing borders.

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Activities

Activities

There are many activities that you can take part in at Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve, including Game Drives, Game Cruises on Lake Jozini, Bird Watching, Bush Walks and Mountain Biking to name a few. Find out more about our field rangers course in the Royal Jozini Game Reserve and the Lavumisa trust, protecting our natural heritage.

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About the Royal Jozini Game Reserve Area

Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve is situated on the eSwatini (previously known as Swaziland) side of Lake Jozini. Currently, Royal Jozini private game reserve is split into three distinct areas – with the eastern shore side of the lake set against the Lebombo Mountains where  many of the lodges are situated – from here you might spot warthog, water buck, nyala, impala, zebra, buffalo and wildebeest. even an elephant or two that brave the fencing.

The west shore area of Lake Jozini  in the game reserve, a flatter area with some natural water seepage areas, is where you will find fever tree forests, maybe sight an elephant bull or the breeding herd, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, reed buck, bush buck, water buck, giraffe, warthog and all the small antelope like duiker and steenbok.

The northern area of Royal Jozini game reserve has breath-taking scenery, open grasslands and tall trees like maroela and knob-thorn acacias, amongst many others. An area to photograph of the most beautiful, interesting or iconic trees!  In the area you will find kudu and nyala, wildebeest,zebra and the indomitable warthog.

And at night time, throughout the reserve,  it’s wonderful if you catch sight of any of these nocturnal animals, like leopard, African civet, genet, serval, the brave honey badger, bush pigs and bat-eared foxes, side striped and black-backed jackal and even porcupine – but you may only hear the cry of the Bush Baby. Certain areas of the reserve are no go areas at night.

FAQ’s

Can we do a day trip to the Royal Jozini Reserve?
There are no facilities for day trippers and no picnic spots. Access to the game reserve is by booking accommodation in one of the lodges or at the tented camp.

What kind of vehicle will I need to travel inside the game reserve?
You can get to all the accommodation lodges in a saloon car.
To go on game drives (they are currently self-drive only) and Lake Jozini, you will need an SUV, bakkie or 4×4 – in order to have reasonable clearance on the roads.

Is there fuel nearby the Game Reserve?
 In the village of Lavumisa, which is 9kms south from our gate, at the Kingdom of eSwatini border there is a gas station  where petrol and 50 diesel are sold