位于南非夸祖鲁‑纳塔尔省 Zululand 地区,Babanango 野生动物保护区(Babanango Game Reserve)坐落于上 White Umfolozi 河谷,覆盖约 20,000 公顷。这里地形起伏,海拔差约 800 米,山峦、河谷、草原与灌木植被交织,造就了一片充满动植物多样性的自然场域。
更重要的一点是,这里被归为 无疟疾区域,这意味着携带儿童、年长者或追求安心旅行的旅客都能少一些健康顾虑。从德班 ( Durban ) 的 King Shaka 国际机场自驾约三小时可达,交通便利又远离都市喧嚣。
在这里,你不仅可能看到南非标志性的“五大”动物(狮子、象、犀牛、水牛、豹),而且还能发现许多其他特色物种。Babanango 已成功引入多头大型哺乳动物,推动重野化计划。野生动物清单还包括猎豹、褐鬣狗、鼬獾、土豺、角马、斑马、长颈鹿等。
此外,这块地带是鸟类观察者的天堂——已记录超过 300 种鸟类,地形与植被多样让不同生态位鸟类共存。植物方面也不逊色:保护区内有一些极其稀有或几乎仅存于此的芦荟种类。
从保护与社区视角看,Babanango 并非单纯做旅游开发。土地有很大比例属于当地社区信托,保护区与社区建立长期合作机制,通过野生动物经济推动就业、培训与生态修复。
关于活动体验,你可以选择早晨或傍晚的 4×4 游戏车巡游,体验步行探险接触灌木深处的生态,甚至挑战 5 平台滑索、直升机空中视角等。
在巴班南戈野生动物保护区你会发现几处风格不同的客栈:例如 Valley Lodge 适合家庭出游,Zulu Rock Lodge 坐落山崖之上视野开阔,而 Madwaleni River Lodge 贴近河流、设计豪华。
旅行适用人群广泛:情侣度假、家庭亲子、自然摄影爱好者、对生态保护有兴趣的旅客都能找到自己的角度。为了充分体验,建议携带的装备包括:双筒望远镜、相机加长镜头、防晒/防虫用品、轻便衣物+早晚保暖外套。
Stephanie Flatt We had an unbelievable experience - every single detail was thought of and nothing was missed. The staff, guides, game drives, lodges were really amazing and we had an amazing experience. The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. very special place!
Trevor Wright Amazing Experience from start to finish, very attentive well trained staff. Beautiful rooms. Star of our trip certainly SIFISO our Game Guide with his knowledge and 4x4 driving skills. Well Done !!!
Suren Moodley Amazing 5 star lodge with service and staff to match. A definite visit to get away from it all
Corene Newbery Had the most amazing experience at Babanango Game Reserve seeing lions (mating!), rhinos, hippos and even incredible insects. A fascinating majority community-owned game reserve and rewilding project, only opened 4 years ago and already introduced 2,000 animals; with impressive impact on employment in the area. Beautiful surroundings, great facilities and friendly, attentive staff. We will certainly be back! Thanks especially to Henrik, our guide, who made our game drive so informative, memorable and fun.
Aline Grasso The staff is extremely helpful and prompt. the place is simply AMAZING. Food, huts, care, cleaning, safari. It was a unique experience and the team calls you by name, remembers your food preferences and allergies. The care is unique. The place is incredible.