The entrance fee for Mabalingwe Nature Reserve is a conservation fee of R100 per vehicle, payable at reception upon entry. This applies to both guests and day visitors, who are allowed access from 07:00 to 19:00 with prior arrangement and payment of the fee^[2].

In addition to the entrance fee, a refundable key/breakage deposit is required on arrival. The deposit amount is R1500 for rental clients and R350 for affiliated club members, payable directly to the resort by cash or credit card^[3].

All guests are required to have their own vehicle as the resort does not offer pick-up or drop-off services due to the presence of dangerous animals^[3].

References

• [1] Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela (updated prices 2025) – Booking.com
• [2] Mabalingwe Caravan Park | Rates – LekkeSlaap
• [3] Mabalingwe Nature Reserve – Gomelo