Thandeka Game Lodge

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Limpopo–>Waterberg
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Couple/Romantic, Family, Solo |

Situated in the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Limpopo Province, Thandeka Lodge is the ideal getaway where the weary traveller can relax and revel in the exquisite natural beauty of the bushveld savannah and its rich wildlife heritage.

Experience spectacular vistas and this majestic wilderness in the luxury that is Thandeka Lodge. Only two short hours drive from Johannesburg, this privately owned and run reserve is a must for everyone, from the bushveld connoisseur to the romantic at heart.

Thandeka is a malaria-free reserve that homes an abundant variety of wildlife, with the architecture designed around promoting close encounters with the unspoilt bush.

Activities unique to the lodge includes a Guided cheetah bushwalk and a White Lion drive

Accommodation

Accommodation takes the form of 20 opulent en-suite tents, each one decorated with unique touches, hidden in the splendour of the bush. Each tent is tucked away separately in the secluded bush, six with private salas. Each tent features and bath and shower, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and fans.

Wildlife

The Waterberg has been described as South Africa’s best-kept secret. Its rugged beauty, together with its diversity in plant and animal life, has led to the development of several exciting eco-tourism projects such as the biosphere reserve, the Waterberg Nature Conservancy – the amalgamation of conservation areas in order to protect more than 150 000 hectares of the Waterberg-habitat. Apart from the spectacular scenery of the mountains themselves, there are many game sanctuaries, nature reserves and farms. The 75 mammal species include big game such as elephant, lion, white and black rhino, hippo, leopard and buffalo. African python and the Nile crocodile are also resident, and it is a birdwatchers’ paradise with more than 300 bird species.

Thandeka Lodge boasts four of the Big Five, namely; buffalo, rhino, leopard and lions. Elephant viewing, interaction and elephant-back safaris can be experienced nearby.

More Info

Children
• Children of all ages are welcome at Thandeka Lodge.
• ​Children under the age of 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
• ​Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari game drives .Where possible, a kiddies safari will be arranged between normal safari times.
• ​Child minding can be arranged at the lodge at an additional charge.

Directions

Directions from Johannesburg:

From Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the Pretoria N1 Highway, taking the Pietersburg/Polokwane turn-off
Travel for about 140 km, till the Settlers/Codrington turn-off, turning left at the top of the slip-off
At the next T-junction turn right, follow this road into Bela-Bela (Warmbaths). You will come across the Waterfront Complex to your left.
Go over the Bridge then turn left at the first slip at a set of Robots (see an Engen Garage opposite).
Follow the road as it curves right.
At the Stop Street turn left onto Chris Hani Street and pass the Aventura Resort on your left. At the traffic circle turn left onto the R516 Rooiberg/Thabazimbi Road.
Please contact the lodge on +27 (0) 76 062 1199 to let them know that you have just passed through the town of Bela-Bela.
Travel for about 35 km, turning right onto a tarred road after a small trading store that takes you to Thandeka Lodge.
Carry on with this tarred road for about 3.5 km until you see a very large wrought iron gate on the left hand side with a thatched gatehouse, you have arrived at Thandeka