South Africa Lodge Vacation Rentals in Limpopo Private Game Reserve Lodge Suites.
This Private Game Reserve, occupies a vast area between South Africa’s northern Drakensberg mountains and the Greater Kruger National Park. Renowned for its prolific and diverse wildlife the Game Reserve is home to over 40 different mammal species, including the most dangerous Big Five of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros. Approximately 350 bird species and a myriad smaller species can also be seen here in their natural environment.
The Lodge’s 40 spacious air-conditioned suites have uninterrupted views over the Big Five game reserve from private patios, and all feature full, en-suite bathrooms with lavish amenities replenished daily. The suites are decorated to reflect old Africa in a luxury game lodge setting. Beverage stations for early morning coffee in suite and minibars for sundowners on your private patio are standard in all rooms.
African artefacts adorn the lounges of the Lodge, and a palate of red and gold reflects the colours of Africa’s earth. Glass stack doors open onto the rim-flow pool to create an al fresco experience. The long, L-shaped lounge and bar, under double-volume thatch, follow the line of the pool to create an airy but cosy atmosphere. In winter, a double-sided fireplace provides additional warmth.
Recliners under umbrellas beckon guests to enjoy shady relaxation around the pool, which is also a prime vantage point for game viewing. A small, permanent waterhole lies just beyond the perimeter of the Lodge and attracts various antelope species, elephant and buffalo, so viewing the Big Five – cocktail in hand – is quite usual from here.
In true African luxury safari style, the Lodge offers guests three different dining venues.
As in classic old Africa, evening meals are often enjoyed seated around a roaring fire in the Boma. Here, buffet meals are served under open-sided thatch and showcase pan-African dishes prepared from fresh local ingredients. Traditional venison dishes also feature on this authentic African menu.
Romantic dining is epitomised by dinner set in the dry riverbed in front of the lodge, under a star-studded African night sky. The experience adds enchantment to any African luxury safari experience.
The Lounge is purpose-built as an enclosed dining area, where breakfasts and lunches are served. It has its own bar and lounge with two large fireplaces, while glass stack doors open up the lounge to the surrounding bushveld.
All cuisine at the Lodge is prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients and herbs grown in the lodge gardens. Traditional South African dishes and accompaniments, such as mealie pap (African-style polenta) and chakalaka (a hot, spicy relish) further enhance the luxury game lodge experience by giving a taste of real Africa. Menus include warthog stew, kudu casserole, impala sausages and oxtail curry. Vegetarians, vegans and various other dietary requirements are easily catered for.
The Lodge boasts a magnificent wine cellar, stocked with the finest South African wines. Over 600 bottles are on hand, stored in a carefully temperature-controlled and humidified environment. With the exception of French champagne, all the wines and sparkling Méthode Cap Classiques are from choice South African vineyards.
Two daily game drives are included in the daily rates. Go on an exiting bush walk with one of our trained game rangers. Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience by riding on an elephant with our Elephant-back safaris. Take a Hot -air Balloon ride over the wide expanse of the African Bush.
A truly unforgettable African experience!
per night, from ZAR 5964
Additional information
- All rates above are based on a per person sharing basis.
- Three meals per day: full English breakfast, light luncheon and dinner in the open-air boma or thatched dining room (Special bush dinners can be arranged at an extra cost).
- Tea, coffee, cakes, pastries and afternoon teatime snacks.
- Complimentary road transfers between the camp and Eastgate Airport Hoedspruit for scheduled flights only.
Tariff Excludes:
- Telephone calls, personal bar account, room mini-bar consumables, sundowner drinks and all items of a personal nature.
- All rates are in South African Rands and include VAT.
- All guests are required to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
To secure your booking, a deposit is required within 48 hours of confirming the reservation.
Terms and conditions apply.
Eastgate Regional Airport Hoedspruit - 10 min
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Snowy
We spent 3 nights at the lodge, it was a life changing. 6am and 5pm safaris for 3 hours with our ranger Brian and tracker Ian, both were very informative on all animals, plants, birds, as well as making our time out so enjoyable. We saw so many amazing things. The lodge was well located from the airport, clean and tidy serving good food and friendly staff. We had a lovely room with separate bath and shower, tea and coffee facilities, and the pool area was spacious. I would highly rate this trip!
Amanda
All the staff were amazing and the property is beautiful. We had a great time meeting new friends and enjoying delicious food in between the exciting game drives. The lodge's location to the airport was ideal for us because we could only stay a few nights. I hope to return someday soon and bring my entire family.
IRCM
Spent 3 nights , and have no hesitation in recommending. It is excellent - spacious and well decorated rooms, with very good buffet style meals, with plenty of variety. Drinks are reasonably priced and are charged in addition. River Lodge has a beautiful swimming pool overlooking a watering hole which has resident hippos and another pool in the spa area. There was a morning and evening game drive each day, with plenty of sightings. We saw four of the big five, only missing the elusive leopard. Our ranger Brendan was excellent, and very knowledgeable, as was the spotter, Vusi. This was my first safari experience, although my partner Penny, as a Zimbabwean had been on many safaris in the past. Both myself as a novice and Penny, as an experienced safari go'er really enjoyed our stay, and we would both recommend without hesitation.
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