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From R5 973 per night, for 8 ppl
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R516 Rooiberg/Thabazimbi Road
Bela-Bela
0480
Limpopo
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
10:00
-24.843636856652
28.048513673957
Rooiboklaagte
Rooiboklaagte
Rooiboklaagte
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The first and second bedrooms are furnished with a double bed and offer an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The third and fourth bedrooms have 2 single beds each and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and contains a stove, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, cutlery, and crockery. The open-plan living area features a dining table with ample seating, comfortable couches, and a TV. Wi-Fi access is available.
A private entertainment area with a boma, splash pool, and braai can be found outside.
Situated within walking distance of the caravan park, other amenities, and the main gate, this lodge is the ideal holiday accommodation for families or friends, offering easy access to the main road and most wildlife viewing routes.
The first and second bedrooms are furnished with a double bed and offer an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The third and fourth bedrooms have 2 single beds each and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and contains a stove, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, cutlery, and crockery. The open-plan living area features a dining table with ample seating, comfortable couches, and a TV. Wi-Fi access is available.
A private entertainment area with a boma, splash pool, and braai can be found outside.
Situated within walking distance of the caravan park, other amenities, and the main gate, this lodge is the ideal holiday accommodation for families or friends, offering easy access to the main road and most wildlife viewing routes.
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Reviews (7)
7 guests' feedbackThe Lodge is situated perfectly and being surrounded by the various wildlife was fantastic. The staff were friendly and hospitable. The lodge was secure and well-kept. The price is right for the weekend. We would refer people to Mabalingwe anytime. Thank you.
We didn't have water until very late on Friday night - the water pump tripped or something. I would have thought for the price we paid we wouldn't have had load shedding. My deposit has not been refunded yet.
Very nice place with neat facilities and in the forest, which is what we wanted. All that was a bit of an "inconvenience" for us were the concertina doors of the living area and kitchen which were broken. Then one had to walk around to get to the rooms and boma. There were no flat sheets either. In the summer it is far too hot to sleep under a duvet, and the lighting in the rooms and kitchen/dining room area was not sufficient. The house is also basically against the road, and there is traffic all the time, even at night, so it's not an isolated little house in the woods if you prefer peace and quiet. Luckily we had brought additional fans, otherwise we would have gotten very hot. Maybe you can consider aircons for the rooms. Furthermore, it was very beautiful and we had a good time.
The bedroom beds should be at least queen size beds with good mattresses and pillows. Sponges in pillowcases do not work. Personally, I prefer raised floors in a bathroom for hygiene purposes.
We had a great stay and it's ideal for a quick getaway in the woods. We are only sorry that we could not stay a little longer.
Too many mistakes. Couldn't fix anything in the time we were there. Heavy gate almost fell on my child due to poor maintenance. Very unhappy with the place. Still no deposit back after a week!
We were woken up on Friday night by elephants that broke through the walls and came and ate the bed and knocked some things over, scared but it was an experience to open a curtain and it's just elephants! Beds are a bit uncomfortable to sleep on and the water has to be carefully figured out before you can take a shower. I think it would be wise to just mention in the overview and description of the residence that if there is no power as during load shedding then there is no water either. Furthermore, the living room and rooms are very spacious and it was wonderful to relax without people feeling like you are on top of each other all the time. We paid R250 on arrival on Friday for cleaning service on Saturday. Only beds were made and dishes were washed. The grill was not cleaned and the "rampage" of the elephants (which we reported early Saturday morning) was not cleaned up either. Only when we went to complain about it in the afternoon, because the price for cleaning and what was done do not match at all, then it was done. Furthermore, we really enjoyed it in the forest and would like to stay there again, maybe for a day or two more. It is now 8 days later and no refund of the deposit paid on arrival has been received yet. I have also seen on the previous reviews that previous people have had issues with deposit refunds as well.
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House rules
Mabalingwe Game Reserve:Single occupancy means one person per room, while per-person rates assume two people sharing per room.
Damage fees will be deducted from the key deposit.
Keep the unit and surroundings clean to avoid forfeiting the key deposit.
Do not flush foreign objects down toilets (only toilet paper).
Netflix is available on smart TVs; remember to log out upon check-out.
The number of guests must not exceed the agreed booking amount. Extra guests will be asked to leave.
Fire season is from June 1st to November 30th. Ensure fires are extinguished before leaving the unit.
No loud music is allowed. Fines apply for non-compliance.
No music or excessive noise between 22:00 and 08:00. Fines apply for non-compliance.
Wildlife roams freely; adhere to speed limits to prevent accidents.
Do not feed animals; fines apply.
No pets allowed; fines apply.
No lights allowed at night; fines apply.
No trespassing on private roads; fines apply.
Access to game viewing areas strictly from 06:00 to 18:00.
Walking and biking at own risk due to dangerous wildlife.
No motorcycles or ATVs are allowed.
Keep doors and windows closed when not in the unit to avoid unexpected animal visits.
Pool rules include no glass bottles, no diving, no tampering with the pump, and reporting low water levels or green colour to reception.
Failure to comply with rules may result in penalties deducted from the key deposit and eventual expulsion from the premises by security.
The first and second bedrooms are furnished with a double bed and offer an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The third and fourth bedrooms have 2 single beds each and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and contains a stove, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, cutlery, and crockery. The open-plan living area features a dining table with ample seating, comfortable couches, and a TV. Wi-Fi access is available.
A private entertainment area with a boma, splash pool, and braai can be found outside.
Situated within walking distance of the caravan park, other amenities, and the main gate, this lodge is the ideal holiday accommodation for families or friends, offering easy access to the main road and most wildlife viewing routes.
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