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Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp

Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp is a welcoming and affordable safari lodge situated in a ‘Big 5’ game reserve just 3 hours north of Durban, South Africa, in the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Vast and enchanting, the Bayala wilderness forms part of and traverses a 12 000 ha area of a 30 000 ha private safari and conservation heartland providing outstanding wildlife safaris in South Africa where all of Africa’s wildlife greats roam free. Twice-daily safaris bring spectacular sightings of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in their natural world, along with cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a remarkable variety of other wildlife.

About Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp

Family-friendly and open-hearted, Bayala welcomes guests to two independently run lodges, each with 24 rooms offering all the essential comforts. At Bayala life is lived with homespun finesse, and the lodges provide chic lounges and bars, dining areas both indoors and out under star-sprinkled skies, and a pool deck that keeps close company with the wilderness.


Rehabilitation of wilderness and restoration of wildlife are Bayala’s highest priorities. Guests have a privileged window into conservation-in-action, and are offered the opportunity to participate hands-on activites such as the dehorning of rhino. Green living and sustainability are also prized, and guests are invited into our earth-friendly way of life.


Join us at award-winning Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp for a meaningful, memory-making wildlife safari in South Africa.


With pool views, Bayala Private Safari Lodge is situated in Hluhluwe and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.


There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.


à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available each morning at Bayala Private Game Lodge.


Ubizane Wildlife Reserve is 28 km from the accommodation, while Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve is 35 km from the property.


Contact Us

T: +27 (0) 35 562 0498 | 035 562 0420 E: Reservations@bayala.co.za





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