Makhato Lodge 25 is a thatched self-catering bush lodge located in the Sondela Nature Reserve near Bela Bela. The Sondela Nature Reserve in the Limpopo province is a private game reserve just 150 km from Johannesburg, where you can enjoy the tranquillity of the bushveld, encounters with zebra, kudu, impala and giraffe, or a spot of bird watching.

Lodge 25 can accommodate up to 6 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, an upstairs loft room, 3 bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, dining area and living room. The first and second bedrooms each contain a queen-size bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower, a toilet and a washbasin. One of the rooms has a single sleeper couch and the other room has 2 easy chairs, for times when you wish to relax on your own. The upstairs loft room contains 2 single beds and a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin, and opens to a balcony. All of the rooms are fitted with ceiling fans and air-conditioners.

The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and is fitted with a fridge-freezer, stove and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, and an additional bar fridge. The dining area contains a 6-seater dining table and chairs. The lounge contains comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV with a selection of DStv channels.

Outside there is a thatched lapa with a built-in braai and an outdoor dining table and chairs. There is also a bricked lapa with a firepit. A small waterhole will allow you to enjoy the birds and local wildlife on the doorstep. There is covered parking for 2 cars.

Sondela offers an on-site restaurant and bar, a farmyard coffee shop, a general dealer for basic necessities, communal swimming pools, a wildlife centre, and the on-site Iketla Wellness and Spa. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy including game drives, horse rides, bicycles for hire, a 4x4 obstacle course, and guided quad rides.