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Mziki Safari Lodge

Mziki Safari Lodge

4* Accommodation near the Pilanesberg National Park



Nestled beneath the shady Karees in the heart of Mziki Private Game Reserve, just two hours’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Mziki Safari Lodge offers a natural, affordable haven for eco-travellers seeking an authentic, unaffected encounter with the African bush.
Set on a prime malaria-free bushveld, Mziki Private Game Reserve is home to three of the “Big Five, and over 50 species of mammals and 372 species of birds, making it one of the best birding areas in South Africa.
Perfect for families with a range of engaging activities for children of all ages, Mziki Safari Lodge offers a genuine home-away-from-home, individualistic bush experience combined with charming South African hospitality.
Mziki Safari Lodge is yours to enjoy at your pace, a relaxed environment for both young and old, extending the true hand of friendship to all those who visit it. Mziki Safari Lodge is located in the North West Province, between the towns of Rustenburg and Brits. We are roughly 1.5hrs from JHB northch. The lodge is situated in the beautiful 6000 hectare Mziki Private Nature Reserve. The Hex river bisects the reserve and fows into the Vaalkop Dam just north of the property.

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to Availability
Min. 3 nights stay
Details 08 Jan 2024 - 20 Mar 2024
Main Lodge Standard Per Person Sharing per night R2 700
Main Lodge Standard Single per night R3 870
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Per Person Sharing per night R3 240
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Single per night R4 410
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 2 persons per night R7 560
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 3 persons per night R8 910
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 4 persons per night R9 810
Details 21 Mar 2024 - 02 Apr 2024
Min. 3 nights stay
Main Lodge Standard Per Person Sharing per night R3 000
Main Lodge Standard Single per night R4 170
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Per Person Sharing per night R3 540
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Single per night R4 710
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 2 persons per night R8 160
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 3 persons per night R9 810
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 4 persons per night R10 900
Details 03 Apr 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Main Lodge Standard Per Person Sharing per night R2 700
Main Lodge Standard Single per night R3 870
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Per Person Sharing per night R3 240
Garden Chalets/Rondavel Single per night R4 410
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 2 persons per night R7 560
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 3 persons per night R8 910
2-bedroom Garden Chalets 4 persons per night R9 810

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

Long stay offer of Stay 4 Pay 3 excluding peak season and long weekends
 

 

 

 

About Garden Chalets
One bedroom garden chalet with separate bathroom and large walk-in shower. Double sleeper couch for two small children 6 years or younger.
Mziki Safari Lodge Garden Chalets

Perfect for families, the three thatched twin- or king-size chalets are set within Mziki Safari Lodge’s beautiful indigenous gardens and can accommodate a maximum of two adults and two small children under the age of 6 years. Decorated incorporating rustic natural elements, the 1 bedroom chalets are unique in style, each with a sleeper couch and an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

 Amenities

  • Small safe 
  • Hairdryer 
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Electric blanket for the winter months 
  • Umbrella 
  • Air Conditioning 
  • Ceiling fan 
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities

About Rondavels

Romantic room set up with semi-open bathroom, ideal for couples or honeymooners.

Mziki Safari Lodge Rondavels

 
In a natural and quaint design, Mziki Safari Lodge’s two thatched rondavels each with their own little veranda overlooking the quiet indigenous gardens and bushveld beyond. Two ¾ mattresses on one base as a large king bed, with Italian linen bedding of the finest quality with a semi-open spacious bathroom featuring a separate bath and shower. The creative natural finishes incorporating the African bushveld within, create a cosy space for couples and individual guests to enjoy.

Amenities

  • Small safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Insect repellent
  • Electric blanket for the winter months
  • Umbrella
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
Main Lodge Rooms

Standard room with king size bed overlooking the garden and pool, ideal for a couple.

Mziki Safari Lodge Main Lodge

Gaze out on to Mziki Safari Lodge’s crystal-clear swimming pool and the waterhole beyond from the comfort of one of two Main Lodge Rooms, uniquely decorated to reflect the surrounding bushveld and the animal species from which each room derives its name. Offering large king-size beds with delicate Italian linen, en-suite bathrooms and the convenience of pool-front access, overlooking the covered patio terrace.


Amenities

  • Small safe 
  • Hairdryer 
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Electric blanket for the winter months 
  • Air Conditioning 
  • Ceiling fan 
Family Suites

New 2-bedroom family suites with lovely views. King and twin bedded room, with separate entrance to each bedroom. The joint bathroom with indoor-& outdoor shower and a free-standing bath tub.

Mziki Safari Lodge Family Suite


Spacious and well adapted 2-bedroom suites, newly built in the midst of the silver cluster forest, with a view on to Mziki Safari Lodge’s waterhole, offering accommodation for families or 4 adults. The 70sqm chalet has a king size bedroom and a twin bedded room, both with separate entrances from the private deck and each with its own access to the joint bathroom. A very spacious bathroom with indoor- and outdoor shower and an undisturbed and pristine view from the bath tub makes you feel part of nature.

Amenities

  • Small safe 
  • Hairdryer 
  • Bathroom with large bathtub
  • Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Insect repellent 
  • Electric blanket for the winter months 
  • Air Conditioning 
  • Ceiling fan 
  • Private deck
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities

Mini & Junior Ranger Course

If you are aged 6 years or older, and if you have dreams of becoming a game ranger just like our very ‘smart’ Mziki game rangers, why not ask mom and dad to enrol you in Mziki’s Mini-Ranger programme.
From vehicle preparation and inspections, to identifying different animal calls and sounds, recognising different trees and their uses to tracking and navigating you will soon know all there is to know to become a top-class game ranger. At the end of the programme you will even receive a certificate to say that you have completed the mini-ranger programme and have your photo taken which will then be added to the Mziki Wall of Fame.
The Mziki Mini-Ranger programme is tailor-made according to age and the duration of your stay and even better news is that it is free of charge.
You can also look forward to the following:
Camp treasure hunt:
A fun experience where you will have to find and collect specific items around the lodge. There will be clues for you to solve and items that you will have to identify with the help of the rangers.
Cultural experience:
Our game rangers will also tell you more about the “Bushmen” (Khoisan) people of southern Africa and their origins. Make sure to ask lots of questions!
Quiz:
Listen carefully at everything that the rangers tell you. At the end of the programme there will be a fun quiz.

Birding

Birders will delight in Mziki Safari Lodge’s excellent bird-watching opportunities. Bordering the 2,000-hectare Vaalkop Dam, considered one of the top three birding areas in the country, Mziki Private Game Reserve is home to several hundred species of birds. The mighty Hex river runs through the reserve and into the dam on which Mziki guests can enjoy barge cruises to get up close and personal to the birdlife.

Archery

Take your aim and try your hand at archery, available within the safe confines of Mziki Safari Lodge. A target and bows and arrows are provided for willing archers seeking to perfect their targeting skills.

Fishing

Keen anglers will adore the myriad of fishing opportunities available at Mziki Safari Lodge, with the 8km of the mighty Hex river flowing through the reserve and providing the perfect environment for fly and bait fishermen. Fish species that can be caught here include Yellow fish, Blue and Red curper, carp and barbel. For the sake of our rather vocal, hungry Fish eagles, Mziki Safari Lodge exercises a catch and release policy.

Barge Cruises

The mighty Hex river flows through Mziki Safari Reserve providing over 8km of river frontage through the reserve. A particular highlight among guests is the convivial Mama Hippo barge cruises that Mziki Safari Lodge offers along Hex river into the Vaalkop dam. Depending on the water levels, guests can enjoy a different encounter with the African bushveld, this time from the water’s side, watching the crocodile and water birds go about the daily business while enjoying are refreshing drink.
(Barge cruise is water level dependent. Please inquire about water levels)

Bush walks

Get up close and personal to the bush as you accompany one of our knowledgeable rangers on a bush walk to observe unobstructed wildlife behaviour. Visit areas that cannot be explored by vehicle and gain first-hand knowledge of some of Africa’s hidden secrets on foot, surrounded by the cheerful chattering of birds.

Game viewing

Home to three of the Big Five – Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino – Mziki Safari Lodge offers a malaria-free environment in which families can enjoy safari viewing in a safe, comfortable and relaxed environment. Mziki Safari Lodge does not have an age restriction for game viewing with families catered for on their own game vehicles so as to ensure their comfort and that of other lodge guests. Explore the wonders of the African bush by day, or night, with your expert game ranger, from the area’s prolific birdlife, to mammals, trees and even insects.

Private Conference Room
Our versatile meeting room can accommodate up to 17 delegates, offering flexible seating arrangements to suit your needs. With ample natural light to create an inviting atmosphere or the option to block out light for enhanced focus.

Conference Room Near Johannesburg
Elevate your conference experience at our spacious conference room which provides the perfect setting for your gatherings, just 90 minutes from Johannesburg. With state-of-the-art equipment including a large screen and projector, you can deliver impactful presentations and collaborate seamlessly. Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and functionality at Mziki Safari Lodge’s conference room, where productivity meets natural beauty.

Enquire About Our Conference Room
Discover the perfect blend of functionality for your specific needs, when choosing Mziki as your exclusive use lodge.

SUMMER PROGRAMME: (SEPTEMBER TO APRIL)

Day of Arrival:
13h00 Arrival at Mziki & check-in to room
14h00 Lunch is served
16h30 Depart for afternoon game drive
19h00 Afternoon game drive returns to the lodge
19h30 Dinner is served

Full Day(s):
06h00 Early morning wake up
06h30 Morning game drive departs
09h00 Morning game drive returns
09h30 Breakfast is served
14h00 Lunch is served
16h30 Depart for afternoon game drive
19h00 Afternoon game drive returns to the lodge
19h30 Dinner is served

Day of departure:

06h00 Early morning wake up
06h30 Morning game drive departs
09h00 Morning game drive returns
09h30 Breakfast is served
11h00 Check out time

The above times are only an indication and may vary dependant on the seasons and weather conditions.

Please Note: Our Selous bar has a wide selection of beverages. We will gladly try and fulfl your special beverage requests.

Since 1981 the Pallamar family have been running Mziki Safari Lodge. Discover the range of facilities on offer on the property.

Reception & Lounge
The meeting place for your safari with our 24 hours coffee station, and our Chef’s home-made crunches & rusks, with the only TV on the property, or browse our library & board games corner.

Sink into the warm embrace of Mziki Safari Lodge’s comfortable lounge. If you’ve had enough of the bush for the day and keen to catch up with what’s happening in the world, you can retreat to its large leather chairs to watch the news on a big-screen TV or choose from one of the books, or board games in the well-stocked library. With a coffee and tea station stocked all day and night, and a roaring fire to keep guests warm and cosy on winter nights, the lounge is the heart of Mziki Safari Lodge.

Ha Lolo Beauty Spa
Enjoy a quiet moment in the tranquil settings of Mziki, where African oils are the flavour for body, facial or feet treatments.

Our Mzki Spa facility offers a range of rejuvenating treatments that guests can enjoy in the comfort of their room. Relax your body and soul amidst the peaceful surrounds of the African bush. This is an outsourced mobile spa service, that is done in the comfort of your own room or upon request outside. Please contact the reservation department for bookings prior or during your stay with us.

Selous Bar & Boma Restaurants

Enjoy our relaxed bar & boma area with a great ambience, and a fire pit in the middle for a traditional SA braai, or the outside boma under the shady trees in summers.

Cosy up to a warm fire accompanied by the sounds of the African bushveld and the sizzling smells of a delicious barbecue at Mziki Safari Lodge’s thatched Selous Boma Restaurant and Bar. It is the place to come together in a convivial and relaxed environment.

Put your feet up around the welcoming fire pit, or sample a few of our excellent South African wines or local beers on offer in our honesty bar, prior to enjoying some of the delicious signature dishes of our Chef Kego.

Conference Room Near Johannesburg

Elevate your conference experience at our spacious conference room which provides the perfect setting for your gatherings, just 90 minutes from Johannesburg. With state-of-the-art equipment including a large screen and projector, you can deliver impactful presentations and collaborate seamlessly. Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and functionality at Mziki Safari Lodge’s conference room, where productivity meets natural beauty.

Mziki Shop
Explore an array of captivating handcrafted artefacts sourced from the local community, alongside safari clothing and children’s wear. Embrace the spirit of Africa and support local artisans by browsing the Mziki Shop.

Shopaholics take note… You may be in the bush, but there’s plenty of novel things to browse and buy at Mziki’s well-equipped shop. From curios to clothing, books to day-to-day items, you’ll find the ‘treasure’ you’ve been looking for at a price you can afford, including Kego’s famous recipe book.

About Lounge & Swimming Pool
Retreat to the shady Outdoor Safari Lounge overlooking Mziki Safari Lodge’s pristine swimming pool for a quiet afternoon of relaxation, or some wholesome family fun. Children will love spending time at the pool, surrounded by pool loungers and set within lush indigenous gardens. Watch the squirrels scamper across the grass and hop from tree to tree; the hornbills patiently scour the gardens for tasty treats and the buffalo, eland and even elephant as they stop past for an afternoon top-up at the nearby waterhole.

We invite you to join us at Mziki Safari Lodge, an owner run private game lodge, and located only 2 hours from Johannesburg. Our game reserve has recently been extended and is now well over 6000ha, a natural & affordable haven for eco-travelers.
‘Back to Basics’, or ‘Back to Nature’ has always been our goal, for our guests to discover the beauty of the bush and to learn from nature.
Mziki Safari Lodge is a safe haven for its visitors, a small lodge with 9 rooms only set in very spacious garden surroundings. We have taken all health precautions to ensure a relaxing and memorable stay for you and look forward to welcoming you.

From OR Tambo International to Brits:

  • take R 21 to Pretoria, follow the N1 to Pretoria, then N4 towards Rustenburg.
  • After 2 toll gates take exit R 511 to Brits, drive straight through Brits on R 511 towards Thabazimbi,
  • after 36km turn left to Vaalkop Dam, at 1st stop street T-junction turn left,
  • after 1km turn right, you will see the brown Mziki sign on your right after a few kilometers.


From Lanseria to Mziki:

  • Follow the R 512 to the N4, crossing the Hartebeespoort Dam.
  • Take N4 to Rustenburg and exit at R556 towards Sun City.
  • After exactly 40km, turn right at stop street towards Beestekraal.
  • After 20km you will see a large water tower on your left and our brown Mziki sign.

 

Enjoy a quiet moment in the tranquil settings of Mziki, where African oils are the flavour for body, facial or feet treatments.


Our Mzki Spa facility offers a range of rejuvenating treatments that guests can enjoy in the comfort of their room. Relax your body and soul amidst the peaceful surrounds of the African bush. This is an outsourced mobile spa service, that is done in the comfort of your own room or upon request outside. Please contact the reservation department for bookings prior or during your stay with us.

Mkizi Signature Treatment
MZIKI AWAKENING FULL BODY
An ultra-gentle full body massage. Revive your body and mind using cold compressors with essential oils.
R 1 000 (90 MINUTES)
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Special rocks that are formed by African volcanoes to melt away the tension in your body and ease muscle aches.
R 850 (90 MINUTES)
MZIKI WELNESS
Experience the liquid wax warm massage candle with oriented fragrance targeting sore muscles and leave your skin soft and nourished.
R 1 100 (90 MINUTES)
MONYOLLA LYMPH DRAINAGE
Detox foot treatment, followed by a full body lymph drainage massage which assists with detoxification and stress release.
R 950 (90 MINUTES)
Packages Per Person
FULL DAY MZIKI PAMPER
Full Body Exfoliation - Full Body Wrap - Full Body Massage
Delux Pedi - Delux Mani - Scalp Massage
R2 500 (6 HOURS)
MZIKI HALF DAY PAMPER
Full Body Exfoliation and Full Body Massage with Mini Facial and Mini Manicure.
R1 700 (3 HOURS)
COUPLES PAMPER
Full Body Massage, Foot Ritual and Mini Facial.
R1 800 (2.5 HOURS)
LADIES DAY OUT
Back and Neck Massage with Mini Manicure and Mini Pedicure
R1 700 (2 HOURS)
Body Therapy
Stress and muscle tension release. Choose one of our antioxidant oil blends with pure grapeseed oil or massage butter
DEEP TISSUE R 800 (60 MINS)
FOOT MASSAGE R 400 (30 MINS)
HEAD AND SHOULDER R 400 (30 MINS)
BACK AND NECK R 500 (45MINS)
FULL BACK AND SCALP R 650 (60 MINS)
SWEDISH FULL BODY R 650 (60 MINS)
MOM TO BE R 600 (60 MINS)
AROMATHERAPY R 800 (60 MINS)

 

Hands and Feet Nail Enhancement
PAINTING R 150 (20 MINS) Acrylic or Gel
MINI MANICURE R 200 (30 MINS) FRENCH TIPS R 300 (60 MINS)
MINI PEDICURE R 250 (30 MINS) CLEAR TIPS R 350 (60 MINS)
MANICURE R 350 (60 MINS) GEL WITH TIPS R 480 (60MINS)
PEDICURE R 400 (60 MINS) ACRYL WITJ TIPS R 500 (75 MINS)
DELUX MANI R 550 (75 MINS) GEL OVERLAY R 300 (60 MINS)
DELUX PEDI R 500 (75 MINS)      
Facial Therapy Waxing
MINI FACIAL
A boosting facial therapy to your unique skin concerns
R350 (30 MINS) EYEBROW/LIP/CHIN R 80 (15 MINS)
MENS FACIAL
A relaxing and luxurious facial, targeting skin problems
by reducing redness and sensitivity
R500 (60 MINS) UNDERARM R120 (35 MINS)
ANTI-AGEING FACIAL
Reduces fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness by using
specialised boosters and serum perfect for your skin tone.
R800 (90 MINS) BIKINI R150 (30 MINS)
DEEP CLEANSING FACIAL
Deep cleansing facial which revitalises, refreshes and
strengthens your skin: leaving it youthful and glowing.
R550 (60 MINS) HALF LEG R200 (40 MINS)
Tinting FULL LEG R250 (60 MINS)
EYEBROW/LASH R80 (15 MINS) BACK/CHEST R220 (40 MINS)
      BRAZILIAN R200 (35 MINS)

Rate Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Full Breakfast
  • Light lunch
  • Dinner
  • Two activities (Game drive, bush walks or barge cruise depending of water level)
  • Conference bookings: replace one activity for the use of meeting room and 2 tea-coffee breaks

Rate Excludes:

  • All beverages
  • Laundry services
  • Personal expenses
  • Spa treatments
  • Conservation fee: Adult R140, Children R90 per stay
  • One way transport (2 persons) from JNB - Lodge R3 120 (subject to fuel price increase)
  • Fishing or Adventure Paddling R600 per person

Family getaway:

  • Children of all ages are allowed on game drives.
  • Bush walk age 16+ years
  • Children under 4 years stay free of charge in parent’s room
  • Children 4-11 years rate R1 440 per night (max 2)
  • Mini-Ranger course included for 6+ years and min. 2 nights stay

 

Value Adds:

  • Complimentary barge cruise on bordering 2000ha Valkopdam (subject to water level)
  • Romantic turndowns and private dinners for honeymoon, anniversaries or special occasions
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Complimentary archery & pellet shooting

Lodge facilities and accommodation:

  • Lounge with fireplace and DSTV
  • Large swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Terrace and outdoor lounge area
  • Boma restaurant with full bar and fire place
  • Meeting room for 18 persons
  • Children playground and outdoor gym equipment
  • Double hammock
  • Watering hole in front of Lodge area
  • Curio shop & library

Deposit Policy

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
  • Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
  • A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Cancellation Policy

  • All cancellations must be done in writing
  • 60 - 31 days before arrival, 25% cancellation fee
  • 30 - 15 days before arrival, 50% cancellation fee
  • 14 - 0 days before arrival, 90% cancellation fee

A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Times:

  • Check-in: 1 pm
  • Check-out 11 am

Children

  • Mziki is one of the most children friendly private game lodges and children of all ages are allowed on the game drives and the barge cruise.
  • Baby cots, baby chairs and a babysitting service are available.
  • Small meals are provided for young children throughout, our Chef is very fexible.
  • Wooden jungle gym and a selection of board games and coloring in books.
  • Mini-Ranger courses for children age 6+ are offered by our rangers, min. 2 nights stay.

Terms and conditions

  • A worry-free booking process is implemented
  • All deposits will qualify for a postponement for up to 12 months should entry into South Africa be rea-sonably deemed disrupted
  • Peak season bookings require a 30% non-refund- able deposit
  • Group booking terms on request

Explore an array of captivating handcrafted artefacts sourced from the local community, alongside safari clothing and children’s wear. Embrace the spirit of Africa and support local artisans by browsing the Mziki Shop.

About Our Shop
Shopaholics take note… You may be in the bush, but there’s plenty of novel things to browse and buy at Mziki’s well-equipped shop. From curios to clothing, books to day-to-day items, you’ll find the ‘treasure’ you’ve been looking for at a price you can afford, including Kego’s famous recipe book.

Lounge & Swimming Pool
Enjoy the tranquillity of our spacious garden, offering breathtaking views of the waterhole. Our refreshing pool, featuring both deep and shallow levels, invites you to take a dip and unwind. Please note that the pool is unheated, providing a natural and invigorating swimming experience.

About Lounge & Swimming Pool
Retreat to the shady Outdoor Safari Lounge overlooking Mziki Safari Lodge’s pristine swimming pool for a quiet afternoon of relaxation, or some wholesome family fun. Children will love spending time at the pool, surrounded by pool loungers and set within lush indigenous gardens. Watch the squirrels scamper across the grass and hop from tree to tree; the hornbills patiently scour the gardens for tasty treats and the buffalo, eland and even elephant as they stop past for an afternoon top-up at the nearby waterhole. 

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Sundown Country Estate

Sundown Country Estate

Sundown Country Estate is situated in the greater Pilanesberg region and is a short 12km drive from the Sun City Resort and the malaria-free Big 5 Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The hotel is a well-known icon, and a popular retreat for those looking for a bushveld getaway, offering guests a tranquil environment to while away one’s time sipping a chilled chardonnay at our poolside bar. Sundown Country Estate caters for a broad spectrum of clientele, ranging from the weary FIT guest right through to the larger Groups, Incentive & Corporate Conferencing guest. The conference facilities can accommodate up to 200 delegates and has all of the required equipment necessary.

The hotel is uniquely positioned on a 800ha reserve, which is home to a variety of general plains game such as zebra, giraffe, warthog, impala, healthy bird life … to name a few. A safari on the reserve can be arranged for guests with our friendly and hospitable staff at the main reception. The central guest facilities at Sundown Country Estate includes two indoor dining areas – namely the Aloes Restaurant and the Pilanesberg Restaurant which also has an outside terrace overlooking the swimming pool area. The main indoor bar is a welcome reprieve from the hot African sun, with an extensive variety of chilled beverage to quench one’s thirst. Alternatively, our poolside bar, which overlooks our swimming pool and manicured gardens, is a popular choice for those guests wanting to soak up the sunshine. There is also a gym facility on offer to all guests staying with us, which has a variety of exercise equipment on hand.

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability•
Bed & Breakfast: 1 Dec 2023
28 Feb 2024
Double Room (2 Ad) R2 200
Single Room (1 Ad) R1 500
Family Rooms (2 Ad) R2 200
Extra Adult BB R1 100
Child (3 - 11 yrs) - pay Meals R 690
Child (0 - 2 yrs) Free
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: 1 Dec 2023
28 Feb 2024
Standard Double Room (2 Ad) R2 800
Standard Single Room (1 Ad) R1 800
Family Rooms (2 Ad) R2 800
Extra Adult R1 400
Child (3 - 11 yrs) - pay Meals R 840
Child (0 - 2 yrs) Free
Selft-Catering Chalets 1 Dec  2023
to 29 Feb 2024
1 Person in 1 B/Room Unit R1 100
2 Persons in 1 B/Room Unit R1 750
2 Adults +  1 Child in 1 B/Room Unit R1 850
4 Persons in 2 B/Room Unit R3 550
4 Adults +  2 Children in 2 B/Room Unit R3 750
Bed & Breakfast: 1 Mar 2024
28 Feb 2025
Double Room (2 Ad) R2 500
Single Room (1 Ad) R1 900
Family Rooms (2 Ad - 2 CH under 12) R3 200
Family Interleading
(2 Ad - 2 CH 12 -1 6)
R4 450
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: 1 Mar 2024
28 Feb 2025
Standard Double Room (2 Ad) R3 100
Standard Single Room (1 Ad) R2 200
Family Rooms (2 Ad - 2 CH under 12) R4 100
Family Interleading
(2 Ad - 2 CH 12 -1 6)
R5 650

ALL CHALETS ARE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LINEN, TOWELS, CUTLERY, CROCKERY, KETTLE, STOVE, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVES, TOASTERS, AIRCON AND BRAAIERS
– THERE IS NO IRONS
ALL CHALETS HAVE TELEVISIONS AND WIFI. THE TELEVISION IS EQUIPPED WITH MY FAMILY CINEMA, THIS IS A PLATFORM WHERE YOU CAN STREAM MOVIES AND SERIES (JUST LIKE NETFLIX)

ALL UNITS HAVE PRIVATE BATHROOMS WITH BATH AND SHOWER.
ALL UNITS SERVICE DAILY EXCLUDING SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

FACILITIES - SWIMMING POOL, HOTEL, BAR AND RESTAURANT
ACTIVITIES - QUAD BIKING, ARCHERY, HIKING, GAME DRIVE INTO PILANESBURG R500-00 REFUNDABLE KEY DEPOSIT /AIRCON REMOTE (CASH) FOR EACH CHALET PAYABLE ON ARRIVAL.

CHECK IN TIME: AFTER 14:00 PM
CHECK OUT TIME: BEFORE 10:00 AM

R500-00 REFUNDABLE KEY DEPOSIT /AIRCON REMOTE (CASH) FOR EACH CHALET PAYABLE ON ARRIVAL.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MOSQUITO REPELLENT

Breakfast R 205 - Dinner R 300

A deposit of 50% of the total bill is required before the booking is confirmed

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

Sundown Country Estate is situated in the greater Pilanesberg region and is a short 12km drive from the Sun City Resort and the malaria-free Big 5 Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The hotel is a well-known icon, and a popular retreat for those looking for a bushveld getaway, offering guests a tranquil environment to while away one’s time sipping a chilled chardonnay at our poolside bar. Sundown Country Estate caters for a broad spectrum of clientele, ranging from the weary FIT guest right through to the larger Groups, Incentive & Corporate Conferencing guest. The conference facilities can accommodate up to 200 delegates and has all of the required equipment necessary.

The hotel is uniquely positioned on a 800ha reserve, which is home to a variety of general plains game such as zebra, giraffe, warthog, impala, healthy bird life… to name a few. A safari on the reserve can be arranged for guests with our friendly and hospitable staff at the main reception. The central guest facilities at Sundown Country Estate includes two indoor dining areas – namely the Aloes Restaurant and the Pilanesberg Restaurant which also has an outside terrace overlooking the swimming pool area. The main indoor bar is a welcome reprieve from the hot African sun, with an extensive variety of chilled beverage to quench one’s thirst. Alternatively, our poolside bar, which overlooks our swimming pool and manicured gardens, is a popular choice for those guests wanting to soak up the sunshine. There is also a gym facility on offer to all guests staying with us, which has a variety of exercise equipment on hand.

Accommodation at Sundown Country Estate comprises of 42 twin rooms, 42 double rooms and 16 family rooms, offering a generous capacity of 242 beds – all featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facility, mini-safes, hairdryers and in room telephones (communicate to the hotel reception or make an external phone call).

A variety of activities are available through the hotel. Quad biking, horse riding, mini-game drive, mountain biking, are just a few to mention – all of which are conducted on the 800ha reserve that the hotel is situated on. A comprehensive list of these activities can be obtained from the main reception at the hotel.

For most of our guests, the thrill of seeing Africa’s mighty Big 5 is the highlight of their experience whilst staying with us. Sundown Country Estate will also offer guests the opportunity to take part in either a mid-morning, afternoon or full day safari in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Guests will be transferred to the Pilanesberg Reserve whereby they will be greeted by their knowledgeable safari guide – ready to show them the magnificent fauna & flora of this impressive game reserve. The Pilanesberg safaris are conducted through a specific operator which has partnered with the hotel, ensuring that the guests overall experience and expectations are not only met but exceeded. Bookings are on a request basis and all information is obtainable from the main Reception at Sundown Country Estate .

The ever-impressive Sun City Resort which includes the Valley of Waves, Paragliding, golf at the world renown Gary Player GC & Lost City GC, crocodile sanctuary, and the Entertainment Centre, are all within close enough proximity for guests to enjoy.    

Accommodation at Sundown Country Estate comprises of 42 twin rooms, 42 double rooms and 16 family rooms, offering a generous bed capacity of 242 beds – all featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facility, mini-safes, hairdryers and in room telephones (communicate to the hotel reception or make an external phone call).

Room Facilities

  • En- suite bathrooms
  • Bath and shower
  • Flat screen tv
  • Selected DSTV channels
  • Hairdryer
  • Tea and coffee station
  • Amenities
  • Balcony 

Self Catering Rooms

8 x 2 B/Room chalets:

  • This consist of 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each bedroom with 2 single beds in the living room
  • The chalet can sleep maximum of 6 people
  • All children from 6 years are counted as a person
  • We do not count children between the ages of 0 – 5 year

13 x 1 B/Room chalets:

  • This consist of 1 bedroom with a double bed in the bedroom with 1 single bed and 1 single sleeper couch in living room
  • The chalet can sleep maximum 2 adults and 2 children OR 3 adults only (this is due to the sleeper couch which is not suitable for an adult to sleep on)
  • *We do not count children between the ages of 0 – 5 years

Hour Game Drive - R556.00 per person

  • Morning Game Drive (Summer: 05h30 - 08h30 / Winter: 06h00 - 09h00)
  • Mid-Morning Game Drive (Summer & Winter: 09h30 - 12h30)
  • Evening Game Drive (Summer: 16h30 - 19h30 / Winter: 15h30 - 18h30)

Full Day Game Drive - R1226.00 per person

Includes a light lunch and 1 soft drink per person

Children - children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on safari.

On-site: 

  • Safari Quad Biking
  • Archery
  • Gane Drives
  • Horse Riding

Other nearby attractions include the Sun City Resort which includes the Valley of Waves, Paragliding, golf at the world renown Gary Player GC & Lost City GC, crocodile sanctuary, and the Entertainment Centre.

Function

  • Birthday Party
  • Baby Shower
  • Anniversary
  • Engagement Party
  • Coctail Party
  • Year End Party

O.R. Tambo International Airport

  • Get on R21 - 4 min (1.3 km)
  • Follow R21 to R23 in Glen marais. Take exit 36 from R21 - 6 min (9.9 km)
  • Get on R21 in Tembisa from M57 - 14 min (12.5 km)
  • Drive from N4 to North West. Take exit 169 from N4 - 1 h 34 min (157 km)
  • Follow Ottoman Hwy and R565 to Sundown Ranch Hotel - 22 min (28.7 km)

Sundown Country Estate - R565, Rustenburg, 0301

CONFERENCE FACILITIES

The conference facilities at Sundown Country Estate are multi-functional, catering not only conferences but also gala dinners, cocktail functions, as well as a dance floor. Standard equipment includes, data projector, screen, and flipcharts with pens, extensions, roving microphones, lapel microphones, DVD sound system, overhead projectors, stage as well as notepads and pens.

Our rates are competitive and available on request with a number of package options available. These can include dinner, bed & breakfast, tea & coffee breaks, lunch and bottled water – or if there are specific requirements, let us know and we will put together a true tailor-made package for you.

A wide variety of activities / team building options are available, with the likes of game drives, drumming, archery, quad biking and mountain biking. A comprehensive list of the activities on offer are available on request.

Sundown Country Estate offers delegates a tranquil conference venue and environment, where mind, body and soul can be refreshed – whether it be in the conference room, lazing around the pool or going on a safari.

Come and enjoy the comfort & tranquillity of Sundown Country Estate , a warm and friendly atmosphere awaits you amidst the idyllic peace of the African Bushveld. We have a wide range of facilities to ensure that your stay with us is perfect.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Conferencing Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Daily Room Service
  • Pool Bar

Come and enjoy the comfort & tranquillity of Sundown Country Estate , a warm and friendly atmosphere awaits you amidst the idyllic peace of the African Bushveld. We have a wide range of facilities to ensure that your stay with us is perfect.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Conferencing Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Pool bar
  • On-site restaurant
  • Daily room service
  • Free WiFi

Single Supplement - 30% of the adult sharing rate.

Children

  • Children under the age of 3 years stay free of charge.
  • between the ages of 3 and 11 years pay 30% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two adults.
  • Children ages 12 years and older are considered adults and pay the full applicable adult sharing rate.

Rates Include:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • VAT

Rates Exclude:

  • All meals not stipulated
  • drinks
  • Curio purchases
  • Items of a personal nature
  • All activities

Cancellation policy is as follows:

  • 45 and 31 days prior to arrival - 30% of the total amount is due
  • 30 and 15 days prior to arrival - 50% of the total amount is due
  • 14 and 0 days prior to arrival - 90% of the total amount is due

Check in time - 14:00

Check out time - 11:00

Deposit Policy

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
    Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
    A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
*The lodge reserves the right to restrict one night bookings over all weekends, peak periods & public holidays.

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African Hills Safari Lodge

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

4* Luxury Game Lodge in the Plumari Private Reserve in the Magaliesberg,

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is situated on the Plumari Private Reserve in the Magaliesberg, just over an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. 

The Reserve is set within a pristine wilderness of 6800 hectares with natural African Bushveld and an abundance of flora, fauna, bird and wildlife.

The Main Lodge overlooks the Elephant Dam and invites guests to take a step back in time while admiring South African décor pieces dating back to the 1800s. Slipper baths, wash stands, luggage chests, antique Oregon cupboards and tables are subtly placed within the 4* surrounding, to emphasize the captivating history of the Magaliesberg area.

African Hills Safari Lodge has one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the period 1800 – 1900. A variety of stone and iron-age artifacts, items from the SA War and San Bushmen rock carvings tell the history of the area, which is also known for the Battle of Nooitgedacht. Examples are available in the Museum and guided Bush Walks take guests through areas where many stone carvings (petroglyphs) can be found.

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa caters for romantic getaways, conferences, team building initiatives, training courses and weddings in its 48 rooms, the Main Lodge and the Day Visitors Centre.

Nature lovers and birding enthusiasts will find the experience most rewarding, while stressed city dwellers will leave feeling rejuvenated and well-rested.

Located in the heart of the Lodge is the Spa which opens up on to an outdoor pool and private garden.

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability•
Rates valid from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2024
Minimum 2 night Stay
All Rates are Dinner. Bed & Brakfast
Room Category Single
Adult Rate
Sharing
Adult Rate
Deluxe Room & Garden Cottage  - (Sleep max 2) - Weekends  R3 625 R2 175
Deluxe Room & Garden Cottage  - (Sleep max 2) - Midweek  R3 510 R2 055
Standard Rooms, Garden Suites, Executive Rooms -  Weekends   R3 385 R1 995
Standard Rooms, Garden Suites, Executive Rooms -  Midweek  R3 260 R1 875

 

2 Night Weekend Package
These rates are based on our Deluxe Rooms -  should they not be available you will be allocated a Standard Room at a 10% discount. Single rates on RQ
Rates valid from 1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2024
Two Night Packages Per Person sharing
DBB & Game Drive R4 635
DBB & Ellie Experience & Full Body Massage R5 605
DBB & Game Drive & Ellie Experience   R5 365
DBB & Game Drive & Ellie Experience & Full Body Massage R6 095

These rates are based on our Deluxe Rooms - should they not be available you will be allocated a Standard Room at a 10% discount. 

Single rates on request

Combining modern day comforts with historic charm, the four-starAfricanHills Safari Lodge & Spa accommodates up to 48 singles or 96 guests sharing. Guests can choose from an array of accommodation options, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, garden cottages and garden suites.

Standard Rooms (Standard) x 4  (Sleep max 2)

​Escape to a modern quintessential haven inspired by its iconic setting surrounded by nature. Slipper baths, wash stands, luggage chests, antique Oregon cupboards and tables are subtly placed within the luxury four-star surrounding.

This room type can be either semi-detached or standalone.


Deluxe Rooms (Deluxe) x 13 + 6 (Sleep max 2)

Escape to a modern quintessential haven inspired by its iconic setting surrounded by nature. Slipper baths, wash stands, luggage chests, antique oregon cupboards and tables are subtly placed within the luxury four-star surrounding

This room type can be configured as a twin or king.
  Garden Cottages (Deluxe) x 2  (Sleep max 6)
 

We have two garden cottages available with views of the beautiful landscaped gardens and swimming pool. Each cottage can accommodate a total of 6 guests sharing in 3 bedrooms (double or twin), each room comes with an en-suite bathroom, some with a shower and some with a bathtub.

Garden Suites (Standard) x 12  (Sleep max 2)

Indulge in pure luxury in our suite, overlooking the dam and mountain range. King size bed, TV, aircon, bathtub, shower, basin & toilet.

Please note: bookings for this room are available only on request.

Garden Unit

Our garden suites are situated on the other side of the lodge in the beautiful landscaped gardens with views of the swimming pool. Each room can be made up as a double or twin. These rooms are newer and with more modern fittings compared to the rest of the lodge rooms.

Room Amenities

The rooms and suites at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa are conveniently equipped to ensure a comfortable stay in the bushveld. An array of amenities in each unit includes TVs, private patios, king size beds, air-conditioning and WiFi.

  • Mini Bar stocked on RQ
  • Tea & Coffee Station
  • In Room Safe
  • DSTV (Limited Channels)
  • Patio
  • Wifi
  • Air Conditioner

African Hills Safari Lodge& Spa is situated within 6800 hectares of pristine wilderness known as the Plumari Private Reserve. Awe-inspiring African bushveld abounds and an abundance of flora and fauna call the area home, including over 80 different types of mammals and over 350 bird species.

GAME DRIVES


Our guided game viewing drives take place each day in the morning and afternoon, as this is when the animals are most active. You will be accompanied by a skilled ranger and guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animals and bird species in a short period of time.

Wildlife on the reserve includes the giraffe, eland, brown hyena, sable, hippo, kudu and blue wildebeest, buffalo and rhino. You may also see lion – these are however situated in a separate camp. Some of the smaller creatures you will encounter are aardvarks, porcupine, jackal, warthogs, mongooses and honey badgers.

Cost: R510 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)

SPA
A few nights away in the tranquillity of the African bush affords the ideal opportunity to relax and recharge. At our onsite spa, guests can choose from an array of indulgent treatments in the capable hands of our qualified spa therapists. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the property, the spa complex has four treatment rooms, two mani and pedi stations, an outdoor relaxation area, a private garden and a small pool.
SPA COMPLEX
Nestled in a quiet corner of the property, the spa complex at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa has four treatment rooms, two mani and pedi stations, an outdoor relaxation area, a private garden and a small pool.

TREATMENT OPTIONS
FROM MASSAGES TO MANICURES
Soothe away the stress of modern life and dissolve impurities under the gentle fingers of our experienced spa therapists. We provide an extensive treatment menu which includes various 30, 60 or 90min massages, tailor-made facials, grooming treatments and enticing spa packages. The benefits to both body and spirit will be truly rewarding.

* Regrettably, the Spa does not accommodate children under 12 years of age

SPA ETIQUETTE & GUIDELINES
  • Treatments are carefully planned to accommodate the needs  of each guest, please allow enough time for your experience  and arrive 15 Min prior to your appointment.
  • Late appointments will be completed in the allocated time  and the fee will remain unchanged.
  • Please be sure to inform your therapist if you have any  allergies /injuries that may affect your chosen treatments or if  you are pregnant.
  • A 50% deposit is required to secure your treatment reservation.  Please see your invoice for details. Please note that African Hills  Safari Lodge & Spa is a cashless property. Payment via EFT,  Debit card and all major credit cards are accepted.
  • Please inform the spa at least 48 Hrs. in advance should you  wish to change or cancel your booking. No shows & late  cancellations will result in a 100% cancellation charge.
  • We encourage you to leave any valuables at home to ensure  safe keeping.
  • Please switch off your mobile phone while in the spa area.
  • We offer a double treatment suite where you can enjoy  treatments with your partner or friend. Please be sure to let the  spa know should you wish to book this in advance. Subject to  avaiability.
  • Proper swimwear must be worn at all times while enjoying our  Spa facilities. We will provide you with a locker, gown, slippers &  towels.
  • Should you wish to enjoy breakfast or lunch with us, please  book 24 Hrs in advance & inform us of any specific dietary  requirements.
  • Please note that African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa trades  Monday to Sunday 8h00 to 17h00.


ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE

Our once-in-a-lifetime elephant experience is a unique opportunity to see the mighty African elephant up close. It begins with an educational talk followed by a “touch and feed” experience with our two resident rescued elephants. Learn all about African elephants, both wild and habituated, as you observe and feed these gentle giants. Closed shoes are recommended and don’t forget your camera!

Cost: R905 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)

WEEKEND DINING
SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET

Our weekly Sunday lunches are an unforgettable experience as diners gaze upon our two resident elephants while feasting on a mouth watering carvery buffet. The lodge is a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, making this an idyllic day trip.

As an added experience, guests have the opportunity to purchase a bucket of feed to give to the elephants.

Cost: R425 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)

 

GUIDED BUSH WALK
MOUNTAIN HIKES

Feel the wilderness underfoot on a guided bush walk with a trained ranger over the varying terrains of the reserve. This experience offers an intimate encounter with nature and wildlife, identifying animal tracks, dung, insects and birds en route, as well as medicinal and other plants. Gain a true perspective of the fauna and flora indigenous to this beautiful area.

Cost: R454pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)
 

 

GEOHERITAGE TOUR

A tour around the highest point of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range, one of the oldest Mountain Ranges in the world. This is a hands-on experience of the geology, ancient stone tool workshop and pecked engravings where we visit a rain-making site which features a giant carved statue of a rain bull.

Duration of Tour: 4 hours
Minimum No of Guests: 2
Cost: R765 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)

 

SAN ROCK ENGRAVINGS
PETROGLYPH HIKES

One of the most memorable and authentic experiences at African Hills Safari Lodge is the opportunity to discover San rock engravings (Petroglyphs) between 2000 and 8000 years old! A short guided walk to the top of a hill near the lodge reveals fascinating images of various animals carved into flat rocks.

The Magaliesberg is the oldest mountain range on earth and the artists who created these engravings lived and worked in the Magaliesberg Valley between the Stone Age and Iron Age. Our experts will provide a detailed history of the area, pointing out all the interesting spots along the way.

Cost: R425 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)

 

ANGLO-BOER WAR
NOOITGEDACHT BATTLEFIELD TOUR

Interestingly, the Plumari Private Reserve was the site of The Battle of Nooitgedacht in 1900 – the fiercest battle of the Anglo-Boer War in the Magaliesberg region. Forming part of the guerilla phase of the war, there were losses to both sides totalling 337 killed, wounded or captured.

Led by Senior Guide Rob Milne, the 4-hour tour starts in Colonel Legge’s Mounted Infantry campsite just below the cliffs of Magaliesberg mountains, moves up the summit of Nooitgedacht tracing the progress of the Boer Commandos, and ends at the mountains’ highest point, where the British force held first before retreating.

Cost: R765 pp (Valid until 31 Oct 2024)
Sun – Fri / 08h00 – 12h00 / Min 2 pax / No children U12


  

NATURAL HISTORY
PLUMARI HERITAGE MUSEUM

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa boasts one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the period 1800 – 1900. A few are situated throughout the lodge’s gardens, but most are housed in the onsite museum. Here, a variety of stone and iron-age artefacts are displayed, along with a number of relics from the Anglo-Boer War.

Cost: Free

CONFERENCE ROOMS
Our modern conference centre features 5 well-appointed conference rooms which can be arranged in a variety of configurations, offering convenience and flexibility for corporate get-togethers. The upstairs conference venue opens up onto Azima Restaurant, Enzi Bar and viewing deck, while the ground floor venues have breathtaking views over the Magaliesberg mountain range. 

ACTIVITIES

We offer a number of team-building experiences to encourage staff bonding and boost morale during your stay. Options include scheduled guided game drives, hikes to discover our thousand-year-old San rock engravings, spa treatments, battlefield tours, ‘bush braais’ and elephant experiences. 

SUNDAY NIGHT BLUES
CONFERENCING SPECIAL
Starting your 24 hour conference on a Monday? Stay over on the Sunday night for free and only pay for your meals. T’s & C’s apply.

Capacity & Seating Chart

  Seating Capacities Room Dimensions Area
Room Name U-Shaped Scool Room Theatre Banqiet Length (M) Width (M) M2
Akira 80 150 180 0 24.4 12.8 261.1
Akira can be subdivided into three venues depending on requirements
Akra 1 30 40 60 0 6.8 12.8 87
Akra 2 30 40 60 0 6.8 12.8 87
Akra 3 30 40 60 0 6.8 12.8 87
Amin 10 16 20 0 4.8 8.6 41.3
Fikira 20 30 50 0 7 8.6 60.2
Hakima 20 30 50 0 7 8.6 60.,

African Hills Safari Lodge offers a variety of packages to go with your Wildlife Conference Experience including:

In-House :

  • Spa Treatments
  • Teambuilding
  • Game Drives
  • Elephant Experiences
  • Guided Nature Walks
  • Potjiekos competition
  • Bush survival Course
  • Museum

Conference Portfolio
This Game Lodge situated on the Plumari Private Game Reserve in Magaliesburg, just over an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria offers guests a memorable Big 5 wildlife experience within a malaria free environment.
A range of wildlife-based teambuilding experiences makes this venue stand out from the rest, and is within easy reach of both Johannesburg and Pretoria.
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa caters for meetings, conferences, teambuilding initiatives and training courses in both the main lodge and Day Visitors Centre. Spa relaxation is available to conference delegates after or during a day of meetings, or as a spa voucher reward for later use “While frequenting Askari and hosting a national conference we could not have asked for much more” Michelev892 from Midrand describes her conference experience on Tripadvisor. “From the reception, functions, meals, menus and every staff member encountered, we couldn’t have asked for more. The staff were exemplary.
Can’t wait to come again”.
Plumari Private Game Reserve is set within a pristine wilderness area of over 5000 hectares with natural African bushveld and an abundance of flora, fauna, birdlife and wildlife. Two game drives, each approximately 2 – 2,5 hours in duration, are scheduled daily. An elephant ‘touch and feed’ experience will make your conference unforgettable.
The main lodge, which is in fact the old Bodenstein family farmhouse, overlooks the Elephant Dam and invites guests to take a step back in time while admiring South African décor pieces dating back to the 1800’s. Slipper baths, a coal stove, wash stands, luggage chests, antique Oregon cupboards and tables are subtly placed within the four-star surrounding, to emphasize the captivating history of the Magaliesberg area.
African Hills Safari Lodge has one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the period 1800 to 1900. A variety of items from the Boer War and San Bushmen rock carvings tell the history of the area, which is also known for the nearby Battle of Nooitgedacht. Examples are available in the museum, which is a popular venue for teambuilding or pre-dinner drinks. The Day Visitors Center is abundant with African symbology, rich earthy colours and unique African décor focal points. All conference venues are based at the Day Centre and afford great views of the Magalies mountain range and reserve.
We look forward to hosting you and your team.

RATE SHEET (Valid 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024)

  • 24 Hour Single R3 570 pp
  • 24 Hour Sharing R3 025pp
  • Includes meals, tea/coffees, accommodation & conference room & GAME DRIVE
  • Day Conference Package R1 025 pp
  • Includes lunch, teas/coffees, conference room

Indulge in a range of dishes from traditional fare to international cuisine at our Main Lodge and Azima restaurant. Our first class chefs invite you to experience a culinary world where Pan African meets traditional South African cuisine while watching the elephants play in the dam in front of the main lodge.

Lodge Restaurant & Terrace
Outdoor dining at its finest

Opening hours
Breakfast: 07h00 until 10h00
Lunch: 12h00 until 16h00
Dinner: 19h00 until 21h00

Bar
Mix, mingle & enjoy our extensive wine list & signature cocktails

Opening Hours
Monday through Sunday: 10h00 until late

Dress Code
Smart casual

Situated in the heart of the lodge, the spa complex has fourtreatment rooms with separate men and ladies’ change rooms. The entire spa opens up on to an outdoor relaxation area, private garden and pool. Soothe away the stress of modern life and dissolve impurities, under the gentle fingers of our therapists. The benefits to body and spirit will be truly rewarding.

FACILITIES
Located in the heart of the lodge, the spa complex boasts 4 treatment rooms with a double outdoor shower and a separate men’s and ladies change rooms. The entire spa opens up on outdoor relaxation areas and private gardens.

PHILOSOPHY
Our core philosophy of natural health is based on nurture, inspiration and the use of mother Earth’s ingredients, to provide you with the most invigorating treatments imaginable. For centuries, African women have utilized natural herbal concoctions, creams and oils to enhance natural beauty and to maintain health. Found on our reserve the Wild Olive Tree, Artemisia Afra (Wormwood) and Aloe Vera have been well known for centuries for its healing properties. We now combine both ancient and contemporary techniques in a natural manner, designed to bring balance and harmony catering to the needs of every Individual.

Soothe away the stress of modern life and dissolve impurities, under the gentle fingers of our therapists. The benefits to body and spirit will be truly rewarding.

Askari Spa is a proud member of the South African Spa Association and strives to align itself with the principles and guidelines set by the association.

SPA CAFE
Nothing beats your own private little picnic after a relaxing Spa treatment. Let us spoil you with a picnic basket of your choice set up on the Spa lawn, complete with your own umbrella and picnic blanket. Click on the links below to view the menus and choose your picnic treat:

MASSAGE
Indian Head & Scalp (30min) R 505
Relaxing pressure point massage
Khoi Khoi Back (30/60 min) R 505 / R 820
Medium to deep back, neck & shoulder massage
African Touch (60/90 min) R 820 / R1 015
Signature African calabash massage
Rolling Sands (60/90 min) R 820 / R1 015
Medium to deep pressure massage
Ancient Scent (60/90 min) R 820 / R1015
Pre-blended aroma oils
Kalahari Sun (60/90 min) R 820 / R1015
Deep therapeutic massage using heated basalt stones
Bellabaci (6090 min) R 820 / R1015
Ancient cupping therapy
Pre-natal (60min) R 820
Relaxing pre-natal massage
Reflexology (30min) – subject to availability R 545
Stimulating pressure point treatment on the feet

FACIAL
Tailor made facials to suit your skin type
Classic Facials (60min) R 805
Hydrating, Balancing or Detoxing Skin treatment.
Advanced Facials (90min) R 945
Age defying, uplifting and youth enhancing
Facial Enhancers
Eye Slices Treatment R 200
Firming, Anti-aging mask R 135

BODY
African Cocoon (60min) R740
A healing wrap to soothe, hydrate and nourish the skin
Desert Glow Body Exfoliation (30min) R 460
A gentle exfoliation to soften, remove dead skin cells, hydrate and nourish.

 

SPA PACKAGES 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Oct 2024
NDLOVU (1 night Sun – Thu)- R4 670 pp sharing
Includes DBB, 60 min rolling sands massage, 60 min classical facial, 60 min spa pedicure and a game drive OR elephant experience + light lunch
UKULALA (1 night Sun – Thu) – R3 320 pp sharing
(2 nights Fri – Sun) - R5 455 pp sharing
Includes 60 min rolling sands massage, 60 min spa pedicure and a light lunch
Single rates on RQ

Includes:

  • Rates are per person per night rate and includes breakfast and / or dinner.
  • All of the above Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  • All rates include a 15% VAT.

Child Policy:

  • African Hills Safari Lodge welcomes children,
  • subject to availability of suitable accommodation.
  • Maximum 2 children, including babies, sharing a bedroom with one or 2 adults are permitted.

Where bedrooms cannot accommodate children sharing with adults, 2 rooms need to be booked in which case the single rate would apply to children’s room.

Cancellation Policy

  • Prepayment is refundable if we are notified (by email or fax) within the time period of the commencement of the say as follows:
  • One month or more – 100%
  • 14 days – 1 month – 50%
  •   1 week – 14 days – 25%
  • Less than one week – no refund
  • All extras are to be settled prior to departure by cash or credit card

Deposit Policy

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
  • Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
  • A 50% deposit Is required within 24 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Terms & Conditions

Check in time is from 14h00

Check out time is before 11h00 on day of departure

You will be required to sign an indemnity on arrival

Please inform us timeously of any special dietary requirements

NO alcohol is to be brought on to the premises – we do have a bar

Mini-bars are available on request in your room

The 4* African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa, just over an hour fromJohannesburg and Pretoria, offers so much more than just a wildlife experience. Aside from being surrounded by tranquil bushveld teeming with wildlife and rich in history, African Hills understands your dreams and wishes and will go the extra mile to ensure that all of these come true. African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers you the use of the Antique Style Chapel or, for the more adventurous bridal couple the use of our open-air forest venue. The wedding reception will take place at our Day Visitor Centre in either the Akira Function Venue or in the Azima Restaurant overlooking the majestic Mag aliesberg Mountain Range. The Lodge also offers accommodation for 96 guests in our chalets overlooking the Elephant Dam. Leisure activities for the bridal couple or their guests include African Hills Spa, Game Drives, Elephant Experiences and Hikes which may be booked at reception or with the wedding co-ordinator.

 

1 Nov 2023 – 31 October 2024
Venue hire for the Antique Chapel OR Forest Chapel, Azima Restaurant OR Akira Function Venue
January - April
September - December
January - April
September - December
May - August
Saturdays & Public Holidays Monday - Fridays & Sundays Monday – Sunday
R 45 500 R40 950 Mon - Fri
R36 400 Sun
Charged at Sunday Venue
Hire rate
Antique Chapel Min 40 – Max 120 | Bush Chapel Min 40 – Max 150
Azima Restaurant Min 40 – Max 80 | Akira Function Venue Min 40 – Max 150

Included in the Venue Hire:

Accommodation:

  • Accommodation (dinner, bed & breakfast) for the bride the night before the wedding
  • Accommodation for the groom (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) the night before the wedding and day use for the day of the wedding.
  • Accommodation (bed & breakfast) for the bridal couple on the night of their wedding including a bottle of Sparkling Wine

Bush Chapel:

  • Wooden benches
  • Wooden table under a gazebo for the minister
  • Wooden table for the signing of the register
  • Wooden table for the DJ

OR

Antique Chapel:

  • Pews
  • Wooden lectern for the minister
  • Wooden table with a table cloth for the signing of the register

 Venue: Akira Function Venue OR Azima Restaurant

  • Tables and chairs for pre-reception drinks (umbrellas are supplied in summer)
  • Welcome drinks:
  •  - Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic fruit punch in summer
  •  - Gluhwein OR Sherry in Winter
  • Round tables (seating max 10 guests) – 1.8m in diameter & 71cm high
  • (In Azima Restaurant, we have long tables seating 12 – 14 guests. Round tables are available depending on number of guests)
  • Main table (rectangular) with table cloth (trestle table 180 cm in length x 79 cm wide)
  • Tablecloths and napkins
  • Wooden or conference chairs
  • Lectern for speeches
  • Standard cutlery and crockery
  • Wine glasses and champagne flutes
  • Ice buckets with ice
  • Back-up generator
  • Full bar service
  • Buffet set up with tablecloths (should you choose our buffet option)
  • Square or oval cake table with a table cloth
  • Gift table with a table cloth
  • DJ table with a table cloth
  • Duty Manager
  • Waiters & barmen for a period of 8 hours, but not beyond 24h00 from the scheduled start time of the ceremony. We provide 1 waiter per table for a plated menu and 1 waiter per two tables for a buffet menu.
  • Ample parking
  • Set up of tables, chairs, cutlery and crockery (no décor)
  • Air-conditioning in Akira Function Venue only
  • Dance floor (5m x 5m)
  • Use of the venue from 08h00 on the day of the wedding
  • The unique opportunity to have your photos taken with the elephants (bridal couple only)
  • A spa experience for the bride & groom, the day before the wedding
  • Welcome/photo shoot canapés

Excluded from the Venue Hire

  • Snack platters whilst getting ready are available at R280  per platter
  • Accommodation for your guests at a special rate. It is advisable to book well in advance. A 50% deposit will be required to confirm bookings
  • Menu selection
  • All beverages, except included welcome drinks. You are welcome to bring your own wines and/or champagnes, should it not be available on the African Hills Safari Lodge’s wine list, however this will be subject to a corkage fee of R95 per bottle. Drinks to be supplied by the wedding party must be agreed upon with the Wedding Co-ordinator in advance. No other beverages may be brought on site
  • PA System – the PA System and microphone for the ceremony and reception venue are to be supplied and set up by the DJ
  • Screen and data projector are available at a rate of R850 for the two. TV, DVD and overhead projector are available at an additional cost
  • Overlays/runners and tiebacks may be hired in on your behalf from independent suppliers at a 25% handling fee.
  • Candles – no candles are allowed to be placed directly on the table linen
  • Printing – menu cards, wine lists, name cards, seating arrangements and table numbers
  • Draping, décor & flowers – draping, décor, fairy lights and flowers for the function are not included in the venue hire. All décor must be supplied by independent décor suppliers. All décor must be discussed with the Wedding Co-ordinator to ensure that no damage is done to the venue
  • Cake stand/s
  • Confetti – only bio-degradable items such as flower petals, oats, bubbles and popcorn may be used as confetti
  • First year anniversary – contact us for a special rate

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is situated next to the Cradle of Human Kind, a World Heritage site in the Magalies Meander and Crocodile Ramble region.

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is easily accessible by road and within an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, South Africa. African Hills Safari Lodge is situated in the Plumari Private Reserve on 10,000 hectares of the African wilderness.

Directions to African Hills Safari Lodge
From OR Tambo International Airport
Follow sign to Johannesburg until you reach the interchange with the N1 highway. From there follow the sights N1 North/Roodepoort or N1 Pretoria. In other words, keep going straight initially, but then get into the left hand lane to take the slip road that turns hard to the left, do not continue on the main R24 road to Johannesburg.

The road will then turn in a circle and take you onto the N1 north, where you should follow it to Roodepoort past Sandton. Take the 14th Avenue off-ramp. At the next intersection (Hendrik Potgieter) turn right and go on the on-tamp onto Hendrik Potgieter and head towards Krugersdorp. Follow this road past Makro all the way to the N14/R28 traffic lights (a SASOL garage will be on the far left hand side of the intersection).

Continue straight over until you reach a T-Junction. Turn right at the T-Junction heading on the R563 to Hekpoort. Remain on the right hand side, do not take the N14 to the left. Follow the R563 over the Hekpoort hills towards the Magaliesberg. When you reach a T-Junction, turn left onto the R560. Remain on this road for about 8km (5 miels) until you see the Doornhoek (Plumari Africa/Plumari Game Lodge) turnoff to the right. Take this turnoff and continue on the dirt road for about 6km (3 miles) until you reach the Plumari Game Lodge on the right-hand side.

GPS Coordinates
25:55.35:68 S 27:32.46:29 E

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Finfoot Lake Reserve

4* Luxury Accommodation

Finfoot Lake Reserve lies within the greater Pilanesberg game area and is geared specifically for larger group getaways, company retreats, and conferences. This upmarket Pilanesberg destination offers all the mod cons to make your convention or corporate function a success, including customised team building sessions. The Reserve’s setting alongside an unspoilt water frontage, ensures loads of fun water-based activities, like canoeing, fishing, and barge cruises, while the daily game drives and guided bush walks provide ample opportunity to get up close and personal with the abundant bird- and wildlife that call the Reserve home. Finfoot Lake Reserve also gives visitors the chance to grab some downtime; enjoy a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear pool, unwind with a variety of treatments in the on-site spa, or engage in some friendly competition in the games room. Round off another awesome day in the bushveld by tucking into a delectable home-made meal with only the starlit African skies, the crackle of a roaring fire, and the friendly banter of your group mates or fellow delegates to break the silence. With space for up to 50 guests in its luxury thatched chalets and two upscale self-catering villa's which can accommodate up to eight and ten guests respectively, Finfoot Lake Reserve is the ideal location to host a memorable event, be it for business or pleasure.

Finfoot Lake Reserve lies within the greater Pilanesberg basin (a certified malaria-free game area), approximately 30 minutes’ drive from the main entrance of the Pilanesberg National Park, and just 90 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg.

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability•
Plan Room Type 1 Apr 2023 to 31 March 2024
Per unit Midweek Weekend
DBB & 2
Activities
(Excluding Segway's)
Chalet Per unit: 2 pax R2 950 R3 935
Bush Chalet Per unit 4 pax (2 adults, 2 kids) R3 325 R4 430
Children 2 to 11 years old sharing -
with full paying adult - on sleeper couch
FOC
Children 12 - 18 years in separate room R1 825 R2 030
Complimentary, included activities as per the rate plane "DBB or BB & 2 Activities", exclude Segway Safaris & Clay Pigeon Shooting
  Minimum 2 nights stay applicable over weekend in Bush Chalet and Chalet
 
Self Catering

Villa
min. 2 night stay

Per unit: 10 pax (8 adults & 2 kids) R3 995 R5 330
Self Catering Luxury Tent Per unit: 6 pax (4 adults & 2 kids) R3 695 R4 930
Self Catering Luxury Tent - Three Bedroom Per unit: 8 pax (6 adults & 2 kids) R4 130 R5 495
  Minimum 2 nights stay applicable over weekend in Bush Chalet and Chalet
BB & 2
Activities
Luxury Tent Per unit: 6 pax (4 adults & 2 kids) R5 150 R6 865
BB & 2
Activities
Luxury Tent - Three Bedroom Per unit: 8 pax (6 adults & 2 kids) R6 300 R8 390
Minimum 2 nights stay applicable in Villas & Luxury Tents
Plan Room Type 1 Apr 2024 to 31 March 2025
Per unit Midweek Weekend
DBB & 2
Activities
(Excluding Segway's)
Chalet Per unit: 2 pax R3 130 R4 175
Bush Chalet Per unit 4 pax (2 adults, 2 kids) R3 530 R4 705
Children 2 to 11 years old sharing -
with full paying adult - on sleeper couch
FOC
Children 12 - 18 years in separate room R1 970 R2 190
Complimentary, included activities as per the rate plane "DBB or BB & 2 Activities", exclude Segway Safaris & Clay Pigeon Shooting
  Minimum 2 nights stay applicable over weekend in Bush Chalet and Chalet
 
Self Catering

Villa
min. 2 night stay

Per unit: 10 pax (8 adults & 2 kids) R4 235 R5 650
Self Catering Luxury Tent Per unit: 6 pax (4 adults & 2 kids) R3 925 R5 230
Self Catering Luxury Tent - Three Bedroom Per unit: 8 pax (6 adults & 2 kids) R4 380 R5 830
  Minimum 2 nights stay applicable over weekend in Bush Chalet and Chalet
BB & 2
Activities
Luxury Tent Per unit: 6 pax (4 adults & 2 kids) R5 460 R7 270
BB & 2
Activities
Luxury Tent - Three Bedroom Per unit: 8 pax (6 adults & 2 kids) R6 670 R8 890
Minimum 2 nights stay applicable in Villas & Luxury Tents

 
Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

Segways safaris - R265 Per Person

Off-road segway tours are guided. It is a lot of fun and the Segway moves forward by balancing yourself, leaning forward to move forward and leaning back to stop. Helmets must be worn at all times. Bushveld safari – 2hr activity.

Barge Cruises R255 Per Person

Cruise along the banks of the Vaalkop Dam either early morning with coffee or late afternoon with a cocktail. The dam offers a wide variety of bird species for your viewing pleasure.
2hr activity including driving time – refreshments provided.

Canoeing - R105 Per Person

A recreational activity involving paddling a canoe with a double bladed paddle. Accompanied by a guide. Life Jackets must be worn at all times.
1hr activity excluding driving time.

Game Drives - R295 Per Person

Experience the bush as it awakens early in the morning or late afternoon. Animals to view are waterbuck, zebra, impala, nyala, kudu, wildebeest, red hartebeest, gemsbok, giraffe, 

ostrich, warthog, steenbok, jackal, honey badger, genet, caracal and aardvark. Excellent for bird viewing and photography.2hr activity – includes a refreshment stop.

Bush Walks - R85 Per Person

A bush walk does not have to be guided as we have no dangerous game. It is however, suggested to book a ranger for a walk to show you the smaller, more interesting things in the bush
which you can only experience on foot. It’s a great activity for photography and bird watching. Guided – 1hr walk

Mountain Biking - Free

The property is 450 hectares and have 23km of roads that can thrill any mountain bike enthusiast. A map of the property is available at reception. Please bring your own bike.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - R 395 Per Person

The sport of Clay Pigeon Shooting involves using a shotgun to shoot at and break a circular flying target made from a fragile material.
25 Clays – 45min activity excluding driving time. Monday – Saturday.

Fishing - Free

Make sure not to forget all your gear so that you may take advantage of our amazing offering on the lake

Games Room - Free

Our games room has a dart board and a snooker table. Enjoy a game of chess on a lazy afternoon or a round of billiards while having drinks at the bar next door.

Health Spa

Guests can now relax and unwind by taking advantage of a variety of treatments at the on-site health spa located at Finfoot Lake Reserve. 

Conference Centre

Our conference centres cater for all requirements of the modern corporate team. Fully equipped, they offer the best facilities for an effective presentation. There are 2 air-conditioned conference rooms seating from 10 to 60 delegates, as well as breakaway options. Tea and coffee is served on the deck, overlooking prime bushveld.

Swimming Pool

Centrally situated and equipped with a large deck our swimming pool is a must during your stay.

Game Room

Our games room is equipped with a variety of activities ranging from pool to chess. Make time for some friendly competition. 

Boma / Dining

Enjoy bush braais; the magnificent stars in the night sky; and the company of everyone around you.

Getting to Finfoot Lake Reserve

    • Travel on the N4 west towards Rustenburg. Take the Sun City off ramp and turn right towards Sun City.
    • Travel for 47km through three 4-way stops (2.7km, 23.5km and 15.7km respectively). 7.8km after the third 4-way stop, turn right at Finfoot sign (Brown road sign FINFOOT LAKE RESERVE 500M)
    • Travel for 3km and turn right (Brown road sign FINFOOT LAKE RESERVE).
    • Travel for 14km on gravel road (white road signs FINFOOT LAKE RESERVE 14km and 6km)
    • Turn right and arrive at gate (White sign FINFOOT LAKE RESERVE)
    • Please contact Reception on 060 605 5878 to open the gate.
    • Follow the Finfoot signs on the sand road until you reach the lodge (7.7km).
    • GPS: 25°19’34.3″S 27°26’29.8″E

Luxury in a bush setting making for great a experience

Accommodation

The accommodation at Finfoot is outstanding. Up to 50 guests can be accommodated in shared units. Our air-conditioned chalets are furnished with en-suite bathrooms with both shower and bath facilities to provide maximum comfort while still retaining the feel of the African bushveld. Private and secluded, they offer the best of both worlds.

Bush Chalet – 4 sleeper

  • 4 sleeper
  • 2 en suite bathrooms (one with shower other with bath)
  • Sleeper couch (max 2 children under 12 years)
  • Mini bar fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Single or King size beds
  • Linen / Towels
  • Soap, shampoo, lotion, vanity kit
  • Daily cleaning service
  • Block out curtains
  • Dresser table / mirror
  • Coffee station
  • Seating area
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

The eight 4 sleeper Bush chalets (2 beds, 1 x sleeper couch) on site have dressed thatch ceilings, earthy print fabrics and indigenous wood furniture which make for a pleasurable experience. Each unit has an two en-suite bathroom with a shower and bathtub respectively. Air-conditioning provides hot or cold air depending on your requirements; or if you just want to breathe in the fresh bushveld air, just step out onto the private deck.

Chalet – 2 sleeper

  • Sleeps 2
  • En-suite bathroom (shower only)
  • Mini bar fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Single or King size beds
  • Linen / Towels
  • Soap, Shampoo, Lotion, Vanity kit
  • Daily cleaning service
  • Block out curtains
  • Dresser table / mirror
  • Coffe station
  • Seating on private deck
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans

We have eighteen 2 sleeper chalets with have dressed thatch ceilings, earthy print fabrics and indigenous wood furniture which make for a pleasurable experience. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower only. Air-conditioning provides hot or cold air depending on your requirements; or if you just want to breathe in the fresh bushveld air, just step out onto the private deck.

Self catering luxury villa

  • Sleeps 8 - 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Self-Catering
  • Main bedroom en-suites
  • Pool
  • Braai area
  • wrap around deck

Our luxury self-catering villa is situated 200 meters from the banks of the Vaalkop Dam.
The Villa has four bedrooms, with four bathrooms and a guest toilet.
The main bedrooms have on suite bathrooms, each with a large bath, double basin, toilet and an outside shower.
The two corridor bathrooms across from the second bedrooms each have a shower, basin and toilet.

The Villa has a large open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room area which opens up onto a wooden wrap around deck.
Above the lounge area there is a loft with a top deck overlooking the dam.
The bottom deck has a medium size pool and braai area.

The Villa also has a pantry, oven , fridge / freezer combo and microwave.

The Villa can accommodate 8 to 10 pax comfortably, which of 8 adults max and two kids under 12 years.
Each bedroom is furnished with a wardrobe, dresser table, small lounge area and either a king size bed or two single beds.
One of the second bedrooms has two extra single beds.

Luxury Safari Tent

There is no skimping on space, as each luxury tent includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a timber viewing deck. The bedrooms incorporate an authentic outdoor shower, while each luxury tented safari camp features a medium size pool and a private, shaded boma braai area.

  • Sleeps 4
  • Self-catering
  • Fully-equipped Kitchen
  • En-suite Bedrooms
  • Outdoor Showers
  • TV
  • Plunge Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Entertainment Deck
  • Non-Smoking
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Boma
  • TOMSA Levy included in rates
  • Rates are per night
  • Rates are quoted in ZAR unless otherwise indicated DBB
  • Rates are inclusive of VAT at 15%
  • Rates are subject to availability

Chalets and Bush Chalets

Rates  Include:

  • Accommodation
  • Tea / Coffee & Rusks before Morning Activity
  • Morning Activity, drink included 
  • Full English & Continental Breakfast 
  • Afternoon Activity, drink included 
  • Four Course Dinner
  • VAT at 15%, subject to government change

Activities that are included range between the following:

  • Game Drives
  • Boat Cruises
  • Bush Walks
  • Canoe Trips 

Rates Exclude:

  • All drinks from the bar
  • Items from the curio shop
  • Gratuities for staff
  • A la Carte Lunch Menu - Price list on Request
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting and Segway Safari, bookings can be made and pre-paid on check-in

Child Policy:

  • Children under 12 years of age can be accommodated with parents in a bush chalet.
  • 0 - 2 years of age Complimentary when sharing with full paying adults. 
  • 2 - 11 years of age Pay published child rate. A maximum of two children under 12 years can share with parents in a bush chalet on a sleeper couch.
  • 12 years and older Considered as adults and accommodated in their own rooms. Pay full adult rates.
  • Children of all ages are welcome. 

Luxury Self Catering Villas

Rate Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Tea / Coffee in room
  • Daily Cleaning Service
  • VAT

Rate Excludes:

  • Food, drinks, snacks, condiments – The lodge is fully self-catering
  • Activities 

Payment

All reservations booked 60 days or more in advance must be confirmed with a 50% deposit payment on confirmation.
The remaining 50% of the total quote payable is required 28 days prior to arrival.

Check-in & Check-out Times 

  • Check in time: from 14h00
  • Check out time: 10h00
  • Late check-outs will be subject to a R500 an hour (or part thereof) surcharge 

Cancellatiom Policy

  • Cancellations will only be accepted in writing
  • 28 days or less prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
  • No-shows will be charged full cancellation fees for the duration of the booking.
  • A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Deposit Policy

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
  • Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
  • A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Please Note:

  • No pets allowed
  • No smoking policy applies
  • Swimming towels are provided

Accommodation

  • Includes bed, dinner and breakfast daily
  • Includes two activities per person per day

Chalet

  • Each chalet consists of 2 twin beds that can be combined as a king-size bed and en suite bathroom with a shower
  • Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults

Bush Chalet

  • Each bush chalet consists of 2 twin beds that can be combined as a king-size bed and two en suite bathrooms equipped with a bath and a shower
  • Double sleeper couch
  • Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under 16

Resort Facilities

  • Elands River Game Reserve
  • Conference facilities
  • Parking
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Kids Programme
  • Bar
  • Boma dining
  • Restaurants (buffet and à la carte)
  • Laundry service
  • Pool(s)
  • Recreation and games
  • Shop
  • Spa facilities
  • Team building
  • Wedding venue
  • Unlimited free Wi-Fi

Located near Johannesburg (only 90 minutes’ drive), that much-needed slice of peace and quiet is within easy reach for travellers seeking to escape the urban jungle. This lodge is naturally crafted from wood and thatch, perfectly complementing the surrounding woodlands and foliage.
Finfoot Lake Reserve offers various accommodation options: comfortable chalets, stylish self-catering villas and luxury tents located close to the Vaalkop Dam, ideal for families and groups of friends celebrating a special occasion. The large thatched lapa serves as the main hub at Finfoot Lake Reserve. This open-sided, breezy building is home to the camp’s bar and cosy lounge areas where most meals are served. Descend a few steps out on to the sun deck, where there’s plenty of seating to sit back and soak up the view. The swimming pool is a popular spot for those looking to put their feet up with a cocktail or two.
Bring your bike, go for a paddle on the lake, try a bush walk or game drive, delight in a sunset barge cruise, or how about taking on the Segway safari if you’re up for a bit of fun?

  • Bar
  • Barge
  • Bird Watching
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fire Place
  • Fishing
  • Game Drives
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Kids Programme
  • Mountain Biking
  • Pools
  • Recreation & Games
  • Restaurant
  • Segway
  • Shop
  • Spa
  • Team Building
  • Weddings
  • Wi-Fi

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