Uniquely Satisfying and Highly Affordable Lodge

Web Ref #: 319
Price: From R 1000 per person sharing per night
Location: Phalaborwa

An exciting array of activities in encompassed by comfortable accommodation, friendly staff, good food, and a professional health and beauty spa set in the most amazing secure bushveld gardens where birding and fishing are two favourite pass times.

 

Choices of accommodation range from African rondavels to exclusive safari houses and from a la carte dining to self-catering options. All experiences are designed around slow, family or soft adventure travellers where every genre is catered for in unique style.

 

Traditional Rondavels:

 

Decorated with rustic African elements, the rondavels are perfectly located and come standard with the following:

 

  • Private veranda with comfortable chairs
  • Private parking
  • Twin beds with duvets
  • Mosquito nets
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/ tea making facilities
  • Radio
  • Hairdryer
  • Air-conditioning

 

Deluxe Rondavels:

 

For the space conscious guest, the deluxe rondavels are the model choice. In addition to the standard rondavel features it consists of a snug sitting corner.

 

Family Rondavels:

 

The family rondavels are best suited for large groups or families. It consists of the standard rondavel features as well as:

 

  • 2 Bedrooms with twin beds
  • 1 Bedroom with a bunk bed
  • 1 Full family bathroom (bath, shower and toilet)

 

Luxury Safari Homes:

 

A selection of twenty homes to choose from with each furnishing representing an aspect of African opulence.

 

These homes are separated from the lodge by the picturesque dams, allowing guests to enjoy the vibrant bird-life and unspoilt scenery this location has to offer.

 

Each of the twenty homes comfortably sleeps 8 guests and consists of:

 

  • Spacious lounge
  • Satellite television
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • Internet ready
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • 2 Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
  • Guest bathroom
  • Patio
  • Outside shower
  • Extra guest bedroom
  • Spacious loft with bed and television
  • Wooden deck with braai / BBQ facilities overlooking the dam
  • Double carport

 

The estate has its own privately secured entrance and swimming pool, notwithstanding that the lodge facilities are within walking distance.

 

Lodge Facilities:

 

The most valuable possession of the property is undoubtedly the tropical bush garden which is home to large indigenous trees such as the Mopani, Marula and Baobab.

 

Although idyllic, guests attention will be undividedly honed in on the copious number of activities within the vicinity.

 

Gardens and Dam:

 

Lush gardens dense with a variety of flora and fauna against a setting of four lakes make bird-watching and catch-and-release fishing favourite pass times of guests.

 

Restaurant, Boma and Bar:

 

The a la carte restaurant lends itself to stylish decor with a touch of sophisticated elegance, offering cuisine which fuses African dishes with a Western-cooking style.

 

The  boma expresses an African theme and serves a variety of mouth-watering dishes while the bar is the ideal nest to settle in and relax after an exhilarating day of sight-seeing and activity.

 

Swimming Pool:

 

Enjoying a cocktail by the poolside is the norm. The sunken bar allows you to enjoy cocktails without having to leave the pool. Pool loungers and shady palm trees assist you in being create with how you spend your days at the poolside. The second swimming pool is for the kids of the Kids Safari Club, a great place to keep cool under the hot African sun.

 

Wellness and Beauty:

 

This facility offers guests an array of indulgent, holistic body and beauty treatments utilising some of the natural resources of the area and products derived from genuine South African plants and herbs.

 

Activities:

 

The Kruger National Park is an animal kingdom like no other and is often referenced as one of the finest in the world.

 

Accompanied by well-trained, experienced guides on safari will ensure that you witness these creatures in their most natural, undisturbed habitat whilst driving through an ever changing landscape.

 

The Limpopo and Mpumalanga animal kingdom is as diverse as its people and you will be exposed to the rich cultural history this location has embedded in its history.

 

Meet the authentic African tribes, learn about the African language, the arts and crafts made locally and discover the beautiful nature that both these provinces boast.

 

All safaris take place in the Kruger National Park. Safety and comfort of guests is the main objective. The safari is conducted in an open game viewing vehicle with an experienced and qualified guide.

 

The minimum age for children to participate on a safari is 6 years. For any bush walks, the minimum age is 12 years.

 

Always dreamed of dining under the star studded African sky? Alternatively, a private booth-style seating arrangement in the restaurant can be booked.

 

If you require private game drives or excursions or a large or intimate group, this can be arranged.

 

We strongly recommend that a minimum of 3 nights are booked. All activities and game drives are quoted separately which allows guests to have a tailor-made package suited to their requirements.

 

Accommodation is self-catering, however breakfast, lunch and dinner can be included in your stay, together with 2 game activities each day.

 

Combining your stay at the lodge with other tours, excursions and activities will ensure that you extract the most memorable experiences out of your African adventure.

 

Packages available:

 

  • 3-Day Cultural package to Venda
  • 3-Day Blyde River Canyon package
  • 5-Day North-South Package in Kruger
  • 3-Day private game lodge experience
  • 12 Day Limpopo Bush 2 Beach Tour with Mozambique
  • 5-Day Wildlife & Culture Package in Limpopo

 

Children of all ages are welcome.

 

Airport transfers arranged.
Listing TypeSafari Lodges
# of Single Bedrooms 0
# of Double Bedrooms60
Bathrooms 60
Sleeps120
En Suite60
ServicedYes
Wheelchair FriendlyYes
Sea ViewNo
Mountain ViewNo
City ViewNo
InternetYes
GardenYes
SatelliteYes
SecurityYes
Off Street Parking60 cars
Garage Parking0 cars
Swimming PoolYes
TVYes
BBQYes
Entertainment AreaYes
KitchenYes