Thandeka Game Lodge

We are delighted to announce that the newly rebuilt Thandeka Game Lodge near Bela Bela, will be re-opening on the 1st June 2011 after the unfortunate fire that devastated the main areas of the lodge. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and understanding during the rebuilding of the lodge and we are now pleased to mention that we also took the opportunity to substantially improve our offering at the lodge and the reserve.

Thandeka now boasts incredible game viewing opportunities, apart from the normal game viewing of general game including rhino and buffalo, we also have resident white lions and interactive cheetah where guests have the opportunity to view these magnificent animals and in the case of the cheetahs, to walk with them. Nearby there is the option to interact with Elephants or to do an Elephant Back Safari.

Apart from the luxury accommodation in twenty opulent en suite tents, Thandeka now has a full conference facility, spa and newly enlarged pool with the public lounge and dining areas boasting a new contemporary colonial bar.

Recently a Day Visitors Centre was opened at the entrance to the reserve to offer people who cannot overnight the opportunity to still view our game offering. The centre also serves light meals and snacks. This does not interfere with the lodge and its operations in any way so guest privacy at the lodge is assured at all times.

We look forward to welcoming you to Thandeka and please do not hesitate to contact us for any enquiries you may have.

Nestled peacefully 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.

Come and 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, birds and flora. The Lodge offers a true Out-of-Africa experience, with the architecture designed around promoting close encounters with the unspoilt South African bushveld. The sleek main building rings of an era of colonialism with a contemporary twist, while the interior is exquisitely decorated in a colonial-contemporary style. Accommodation takes the form of individual, luxurious tented-Lodges, each one decorated with unique touches, hidden in the splendour of the bush.

Rates & Reservations 2011/12

• Single supplement – 50% of the per person sharing rate.
• Children under the age of 12 years – 50% of the per person sharing rate when sharing with two adults.

• Rate inclusions; Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks and two daily safari activities
• Rate exclusions; All drinks and items of a personal nature.
• Added activities : Elephant Interaction and safaris, walking with Cheetah – rates on request

TERMS & CONDITIONS;

A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to confirm any reservation. Full payment of the balance is due 30 days prior to guests arrival, unless the booking is made within 30 days, in which case full payment will be required to confirm the reservation. The following cancellation terms and conditions will apply to reservations which are cancelled in part or in full as follows;

60 and 30 days prior to arrival – 50% of the total amount will be due.
29 and 15 days prior to arrival – 75% of the total amount will be due.
14 and 0 days prior to arrival – 90% of the total amount will be due.

CHILDREN; 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 and, where possible, a kiddies safari will be arranged between normal safari times. Baby sitting can be arrange at the lodge at an additional charge. The lodge reserves the right to restrict one night weekend or peak period bookings.

Thandeka Lodge Reservations

Reservations can be directed to:

Email: res@thandekalodge.com
Lodge: www.thandekalodge.com
Lodge Cell: 0760 621 199
Alternative Number: 079 498 1520

Wildlife

The Waterberg offers an abundance of wildlife species

Leopard	White Lion	Buffalo
White Rhino	Giraffe	Blesbok
Waterbuck**	Zebra	Kudu
Blue Wildbeest	Scrub Hare	Warthog**
Bushbuck**	Baboon**	Aardvark
Bushbaby	African Wild Cat**	Caracal
Civet Cat**	Genet**	Grey Duiker
Impala**	Jackal	Vevet Monkey
Mongoose**	Tree Squirrel**	Pangolin
Porcupine**	Serval	Brown Hyena

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Map & Directions

• 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 044 734 7904 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

Gallery

Bar Area	Bar Area	Bar Area
Bar Area	Bar Area	Dining
Dining	Dining	Dining
Lounge	Lounge	Lounge
Lounge	Lounge	Lounge
Lounge	Lounge	Lounge
Lounge	Lounge	Lounge
Lounge	Pool	Pool
Pool	Pool	Reception
Day Center	Day Center	Day Center
Conference outside	Conference	Thendeka Entrance
Entrance	Fireplace	Fireplace
Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation
Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation
Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation	Luxury Tented Accomodation
Spa	Spa	Spa
Thandeka Lodge - Detail	Thandeka Lodge - Detail	Thandeka Lodge - Detail
Thandeka Figures	Thandeka Figures	Thandeka Figures
Thandeka Figures	Server	Sundowners
Rhino	Rhino	Lion
Cheetah	Cheetah	Safari Vehicle