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 and Pat McKenzie who had a vision for their farm Mbona, a magnificent tract of land with natural beauty and plenty water, thus creating an attractive nature inspired housing development for like-minded people to share. They amalgamated the two adjoining farms Mbona & Holbeck, with fifty shares allocated to each for purchase. 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. In February 2011, Mbona Mountain Estate was proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve - starting a new chapter in Mbona's history book.
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. Our bird list comprises over 258 forest and grassland species.
Enjoying Mbona
Let's Find some beautiful place to get lost
