A hidden treasure set amongst the trees of an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater that today comprises one of South Africa’s most exciting Big 5 eco-tourism destinations.
Located in the west side of the ‘Malaria Free’ Pilanesberg National Park, and only 33km from Sun City.
The Lodge is built between a Tamboti forest, overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity, and a playground for the elephants.
On many occasions, the stillness of the night is broken by the roaring of lions and the franklins sing the morning wake up call.
Once you are awakened with a hot cup of coffee, your host ranger will take you out on an exceptional game drive, taking you through the Reserve, into the unexplored valley of the Pilanesberg, until we reach the 200km network Pilanesberg Park roads.
Game sightings include a variety of predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah. Herds of elephant and buffalo are often seen at close range. Antelope such as sable, kudu and eland roam the bush freely and are not shy. The game and bird viewing opportunities are truly incredible.
Pilanesberg’s natural eco-system exists in a transition zone of the dry Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld. Therefore, unlike any other national game park, the Pilanesberg hosts a combination of animal, bird, insect, reptilian and vegetation species.
Species such as Brown Hyena, Springbok, Red Eyed Bulbul and Camel Thorn tree, normally found in dry areas, co-habitat with Impala, Black Eyed Bulbul and the Cape Chestnut trees, normally found in wetter areas.
A major advantage of the Pilanesberg is that it is ‘Malaria Free’, which is not the case with other game parks further north.
Sun City, best known for hosting the Million Dollar Gold Challenge and other spectacular events, lies on the boarder of the Pilanesberg and is only a 33km drive from the Game Reserve.
The small but busy airfield, flies in clients from the major airports. The main entrance is Manyane Gate, which is a comfortable hour and a half’s drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Features:
Private Concession Reserve 1.5 hours from Johannesburg
18 Spacious and well-appointed suites
A warm and friendly welcome
Luxury and private accommodation
Exceptionally delicious food
Exciting game drives
Educational game walks
Excellent bird watching
Laundry service
Complimentary parking
Swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Golf – nearby (Sun City)
Tour of the Lost City (nearby)
Elephant-back safaris (nearby)
Balloon Trip over the Pilanesberg (nearby)
Malaria Free area
Rates are per person sharing per night and include gateentry fees, accommodation, three meals, and two game activities per day.
Children 0 – 5 stay complimentary when sharing with parents; 6 – 11 years pay a child rate. 12 Years and older pay full adults rates and are accommodated in their own rooms.
Children under 6 are permitted on game drives at the discretion of management. A charge of R 50 per child per drive will apply.