About Us
Mbona Private Nature Reserve is an oasis of Peace, tranquility and security situated in the Karkloof Valley mist belt of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. The Ethos of the Reserve is the appreciation and Conservation of Nature - Recreational activities for owners and their visitors are focused on the enjoyment of the natural environment.
First established in 1968, the current 700 hectare Reserve was the brainchild of Eric McKenzie who owned the land and was advised of a similar concept in the USA. There are one hundred homes, connected by gravel roads and tucked into these gorgeous surrounds, with many of the one-acre footprint shares still owned by the original shareholders or their families. Part or whole share options occasionally become available and are listed on this site under share sales.
Mbona is a haven for a rich biodiversity of indigenous flora and fauna. The grasslands support more than 350 species of flowers. In the indigenous forests stands of clivia grow at the feet of evergreen trees during the spring months. Our Wildlife is abundant. Black wildebeest, zebra and blesbok have been introduced to the Reserve, but bushbuck, grey duiker and reedbuck are regularly seen. Caracal, serval, jackal and even occasionally leopard frequent the Reserve. Spotted genet, otters, bush-pig, porcupine, vervet and samango monkeys are thriving residents.
Enjoying Mbona
