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Insights, wildlife moments, and life woven into the wild heart of Mahlathini.

Manager’s Newsletter – November 2025 (Summary)

Manager’s Newsletter – November 2025 (Summary)

Rainfall & Bush Conditions November rainfall: 111 mm Season to date: 173 mm The good rains at…

Manager’s Newsletter – October 2025 (Summary)

Manager’s Newsletter – October 2025 (Summary)

Manager’s Newsletter – October 2025 (Summary) Rainfall: October: 56 mm Season to date: 62 mm Highest single-day…

The Meaning of “Mahlathini” – And Why It’s Perfect for This Reserve

The Meaning of “Mahlathini” – And Why It’s Perfect for This Reserve

A Name With Deep Roots “Mahlathini” comes from the Tsonga-Shangaan term meaning “in the bush.”It’s a beautifully…

What It’s Really Like to Own Property in a Private Nature Reserve

What It’s Really Like to Own Property in a Private Nature Reserve

More Than a Stand – A Lifestyle Owning a property at Mahlathini Private Game Reserve isn’t like…

Why Mahlathini Is One of South Africa’s Best-Kept Bushveld Secrets

Why Mahlathini Is One of South Africa’s Best-Kept Bushveld Secrets

A Hidden Wilderness on the Edge of Kruger Just outside Phalaborwa, tucked between mopane thickets and bushwillow…