How do I get to Mseni Beach Lodge?

If travelling from Johannesburg/Gauteng take the N17 or N11 to Ermelo, then take the N2 to Pongola. From Pongola, go to the town of Hluhluwe. Do not follow your GPS if it tells you to turn off the N2 earlier. The R22 from Hluhluwe is the ONLY tarred route to Sodwana Bay. The other roads are in disrepair and Jozini town is heavily congested. If travelling from Durban on the N2, head north until the town of Hluhluwe.

Once you reach Hluhluwe, make sure you have enough fuel to travel another 100kms. You pass through the town, and at the end of the main round, take the first exit from the roundabout and drive to the T-junction. Follow the sign to Sodwana Bay, staying on the R22.

Once you reach the town of Mbazwana, take the turn-off to Sodwana Bay. Follow this road for another 13kms where it will enter the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

From the main gate, where you pay the gate entry to receive your permit (NB. Do not lose this permit), you will drive straight ahead and over a small bridge. At the junction, turn right and head up the hill to the KZN Wildlife Reception Area.

Go to the Boom Gate and fill in the form to go to Mseni Beach Lodge (Please be sure to bring this form with you when checking in). Go around the roundabout, taking the very last exit. Follow the road (sand but accessible to 2×4 vehicles) all the way through to the Mseni Beach Lodge reception. We look forward to seeing you!

Are there transfers available?

The best way to reach us is by car. If you do not have your own car, you can rent a car or use a private transfer. We do not have our own shuttle service to Sodwana Bay. There are a few local operators that we know of which you can contact directly to request a quotation.

Paul: +27 82 489 3914    JB Shuttle: +27 74 845 8024    Hippo Shuttle: +27 83 387 8789

For groups, we can recommend 1st Zulu Safaris or Ez Shuttle

1st Zulu Safaris: +27827766771 or email info@1stzulusafaris.co.za

Ez Shuttle: +27 86 139 7488 or email info@ezshuttle.co.za

 

  • Reception is open between 06h15 and 21h00.
  • Check in is at 14h00 on day of arrival and check out is strictly at 10h00 on day of departure.
  • Please note there is not sufficient space for extra guests in the units other than what is stipulated.
  • There is a non-smoking policy inside all the units.
  • No self-catering is allowed in the Bed & Breakfast units.
  • Cancellations/Refunds – Any payment will be forfeited if cancelled within 7 days of arrival.
  • All cancellations are subject to a R100.00 administration fee.
  • No refunds for early departure/bad weather.
  • Deposits may be transferred to a later date.
  • All alterations and cancellations must be made in writing.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKING WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNLESS DEPOSIT AND PROOF THEREOF HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY DUE DATE.

Resort and Surrounding Area

How close are you situated to the beach?
There is a private walkway to the beach from the lodge, which is an approximate 10-minute walk through the coastal forest.

Mseni is situated 2km from the main beach. If you are driving to the beach in your own vehicle you can park in the designated parking area.

How close are you to a shop?
There is a small grocery store 1km from Mseni Beach Lodge, which has all your basic items (bread, milk, etc.) There is a larger store in Mbazwana 15km away.

What are the iSimangaliso and KZN Parks Board Fees?
For the first gate entry fee into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, there are once-off entry fees of R30 per adult or R20 per child plus a R10 levy per person per day. Vehicle fees are R35 for vehicles holding 1-5 persons (e.g. 4 door car) – charges increase for larger capacity vehicles. Guests staying overnight will also be charged R7 per person per night.

Mseni is located within the KZN National Park and collect the daily KZN wildlife fees on behalf of the Parks board. The current fees are R100.00 per adult per night and R50.00 per child in Low Season.

I have a Rhino Card / Wild Card – do I still have to pay for the Parks Board Fees?
Unfortunately, your Rhino Card or Wild Card will not cover the daily Parks Board Fees, or the Community Levy. The Gold Rhino Card will cover the once off entry fee (payable directly at the entrance gate).