Gwahumbe Game & Spa is located on District Road D368 in Mid-Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, roughly an hour's drive from Durban and 45 minutes from Pietermaritzburg.
DIRECTIONS TO WEDDING
- Proceed along the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg.
-Take the Camperdown (exit 57) off-ramp.
-At the top of the off-ramp turn left.
-Proceed for about 3 km to the T-junction with the R603.
-Turn left and proceed down the R603 towards Umbumbulu.
-Proceed for 23km until you see the Gwahumbe sign.
-Turn right at this sign off the R603 and proceed for 12 Km to the village of Mid-Illovo.
-Mid- Illovo consists of a Spar, a Police Station, a bottle store, a small filling station and a few houses.
-Drive through the village and 300m beyond the village turn left onto the Ismont Rd.
-Proceed for 1km along the Ismont road, and then turn left onto a gravel road, the D368.
-Proceed along the D368 for 1km and turn left at the Gwahumbe sign, you are now on our access road and about 800m from our entrance gate.
-Press the “Gwahumbe” button at the gate for access into the reserve
Road conditions and vehicle recommendations:
Gravel Sections: The final stretch includes unpaved gravel road (D368) and farm access tracks.
Vehicle Suitability: While standard passenger vehicles can manage with care, a high-clearance vehicle or 4x4 / 4x2 with diff-lock is strongly recommended—especially if you plan to navigate internal reserve tracks or self-drive safari routes after rain.
