LOCATION
 Northern Boundary - Umsunduze River
Khumbula Thina Wildlife Sanctuary is unique.
"Mountains
In The Mist" …... “Diamond
in the Crown” in
The Kingdom of the Zulu….. as it is fondly known, personifies this "Peace
of Eden".
His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill is the reigning monarch
of
The Kingdom and is a Patron of Khumbula Thina Trust (USA).
You will find it in the midst of one of the most spectacular regions on
The African Continent.
It
is situated on The Elephant Coast high up above surrounding Big Five
reserves such as KwaZulu Natal’s Mkuze, Hluhluwe and Pinda Game
Reserves. Immediate neighbors are the world-renowned Thanda
Private Game Reserve and Zululand Rhino Reserve.From
the Mountain Sanctuary’s “Roof
of the World” the
furthermost horizons eastwards are those of neighboring
countries. One of great note for its Gorongoza Reserve, is
Mocambique, a former Portuguese Colony.
Its length stretches along the Indian Ocean with its warm Mozambique
current. The other good neighbor is The Kingdom of Swaziland ruled by
King Mswati 3rd originally protected by Queen Victoria of England.
In
closer proximity to the east The Sanctuary, is the mighty Ubombo
Mountain Range, which
stretches along the East Coast of South Africa. The Elephant
Coast on the Indian Ocean is home of the world-famous National Heritage
Site, the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park. “The
World Natural Heritage Site The Isimangaliso Wetland Park (previously
known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park) must be the only place on
the Globe where the world’s oldest Land Mammal (the rhinoceros) and the
world’s largest Terrestrial Mammal (the elephant) share an
eco-system with the world’s oldest Fish (the coelacanth) and the
world’s largest Marine Mammal (the whale).” quote of: Former
President Nelson Mandela 10 August 2003 Gazing westwards an
astonishing site meets the eye. Unending, vast mountain
ranges,
are the domain of our Royal neighbor, His Majesty King Goodwill
Zwelethini of The Kingdom of the Zulu. Historically this is
Africa’s oldest game reserve, once the Royal Hunting Ground of King
Shaka. Hluhluwe iMfolozi, a small part of this domain, is
credited with ensuring the White Rhino’s survival.With
awe-inspiring views of magnificent and unspoilt bushveld-covered ranges
and valleys spread out below the Sanctuary’s “Misty
Mountains” it
is little wonder that this little piece of Eden with its copious
quantities of water, in an otherwise dry and arid land, is coveted by
people both nationally and internationally. It is often
pointed out
that the land reclaimed by Khumbula Thina Wildlife Sanctuary from the
overgrazing
of cattle, the resultant erosion and thorn-scrub, has recovered to such
an extent as to appear as healthy with its diversity of trees, shrubs,
flowers and grassland as in the time of King Shaka’s ruling of The
Kingdom. Our
Mountain Sanctuary is a refuge for myriad life forms. These are
some of the most diverse life-forms on the Continent, not least are
from the Butterfly and Moth Kingdoms. There are hundreds of
different bird species. The diversity of trees, shrubs and
flowers is said by the authorities to be remarkable. Such is the
diversity of Fauna and Flora it has been suggested that the Mountain
Sanctuary apply for Registration as a World Heritage Site.
Our
Mountain Sanctuary is a refuge for myriad life forms. These
are
some of the most diverse life-forms on the Continent, not least are
from the Butterfly and Moth Kingdoms. There are hundreds of
different bird species. The diversity of trees, shrubs and
flowers is said by the authorities to be remarkable. Such is
the
diversity of Fauna and Flora it has been suggested that the Mountain
Sanctuary apply for Registration as a World Heritage Site.
 This
level of International interest has regularly arisen. The
Mountain
Sanctuary Lodge "Fleur's Camp" will cater for much-needed first-rate
accommodation for
international tourists, scientists, conservationists, educators and
volunteers from all over the world, particularly the United States of
America and Europe.
From the standpoint of financial viability,
the Mountain Sanctuary with accommodation at its Main Lodge, Family
Lodge, self-catering
Bungalows
and Tented Camp, will ensure a cross-section of accommodation now much
in demand by the public from various walks of life.
The
peace and great beauty of the Sanctuary is still the mainstay of
enormous attraction to the average visitor, be it nationally or
internationally.

Khumbula Thina
Trust's Ethos and Vision remains:
The ETHOS.....
- Faithful to its calling
- True to its cause
- Steadfast in its Purposes, Aspirations
& Objectives
The VISION.....
- Protection of the biodiversity of the region
- Creation of a significant Wildlife Treatment,
Orphanage & Research Center
Due to Khumbula's
proximity to hundreds
of lodges and reserves, Khumbula Thina is easily accessed for the care
and rehab of wildlife.
The Sanctuary consists of
more than one thousand hectares (six thousand acres) of world class
natural habitat, The
Elephant Coast of Zululand.
With close proximity to South Africa’s main
city Johannesburg, and Durban on the Indian Ocean, it is also the
gateway to Mozambique and Swaziland, all distinct destinations for
travelers.
Of note, not far away, are found many other world class venues
including Big Five
Hluhluwe Umfolozi and Mkuze Game Reserves and World renowned Sodwana
Bay Marine Reserve that forms part of the World Natural Heritage Site
the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Nearby are also other
beautiful
wilderness areas where the Great Zulu Culture is preserved by Tribal
people that still live in their traditional way.
Where we are - by appointment:
You
will easily find us if you drive SW on the national highway N2 from
O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, or NE from Durban's new
International King Shaka Airport - both routes will take you to the
magnificent North East “Elephant
Coast” of
Zululand, South Africa. The road from Durban leads
past
Hluhluwe to Mkuze. 30 kms north of Hluhluwe, at Bayela, turn
left, ie. west. Khumbula Thina Wildlife Sanctuary is
situated 10
kilometers on PR 450, a well used route.
 Red Data Species (Endangered) Mountain Rietbuck |