Phumelelo Lodge

Phumelelo Lodge

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa
Lodge (family units from R 3,950)
R 3,950

Sitting up on a hill in the Waterberg Mountains overlooking a river and just 30 minutes from Bela-Bela, Phumelelo Lodge is located in the greater Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, a Malaria-free area of Limpopo Province and home to the Big 5; Lions in separate high security enclosure. It takes only 2 hours to reach Phumelelo Lodge from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, and just about an hour and 30 minutes from Pretoria, travelling via the N1 to Polokwane.

Phumelelo Lodge is an authentic African experience and is exclusive but affordable luxury accommodation, offering four air-conditioned/heated en-suite chalets with a uniquely African theme. The rooms have DStv satellite TV available, and have private decks where you can view the game below at the river or on the mountain across from the Lodge. A very comfortable lounge area is available with a fireplace and big screen television. The Lodge also features a pool along with another lounging area overlooking the bush veldt.

Our guests have the luxury of a bath, and indoor and outdoor showers for that exhilarating Out-of-Africa experience. An all-day tea and coffee, hot chocolate and gourmet biscuit and rusks refreshment station is available in each room for the convenience of our guests.

The thatched central lodge complex has a romantically appointed dining area; an intimate lounge with feature fireplace; a cocktail bar with viewing deck overlooking the floodlit waterhole; a cosy open-air bush boma; a swimming pool with large sundeck; and a indoor/outdoor lounging area. The elevated 'upper deck' offers stunning views across the plains and river, and the quiet solitude of this private location makes it the perfect place to witness sensational sunsets, whilst savouring the moment with a sundowner cocktail.

At Mabalingwe Nature Reserve you can enjoy game drives and gorgeous sunsets. In the closest town, Bela Bela, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants, adventures with elephants, the hot springs and the stunning Diepdrift hiking trails.

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PHUMELELO LODGE FACILITIES
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PHUMELELO LODGE REVIEWS (93%)
Spellbound, mystified and romantic by

These words cannot describe the untouched beauty of Phumelelo Lodge and the warm homely welcome you receive. The staff attends to your every need and the owners are the friendliest people you will ever come across at a Lodge.

This will be remembered as the home away from home to me and my fiancé. Phumelelo Lodge and their staff went out of their way to help plan and execute (very secretively if I may add) the most beautiful and romantic sunset proposal I could ever ask for.  

This place makes you feel like Family, and believe me you will tear up on the warm and Family like send of.

I am not saying good bye, merely till we meet again.

 

Regards

 

Juane Cloete



5star Bush Experience by

Beautifull exclusive 5star Game Lodge nestled in the great Mabalingwe private game reserve . Great room with view and lookout on the waterhole . Room beautifully decorated with slipper bath ,indoor shower and private outdoor shower . Food fantastic. Game drives with very good experienced game ranger saw beautifull wild. Service was excellent. Jacuzzi and rimflow pool with great view.




Great Experience by

Amazing location and service - could not have asked for more. From the welcome drinks to the checkout - nothing was a problem and every whim was catered for. Having only 4 rooms allows for a personal touch - and Sam, Steven, the chefs and every person working there looked happy to be there. Keep it up! One small thing - the road leading to the lodge is not great, so if you don't have an SUV be aware of this.


Brilliant !! by

Great place to stay - Staff brilliant - Loved it


The tranquility of the place Quiet and peaceful by

The rooms are beautiful and they have amazing bathrooms! Staff very friendly and cater for every need you have. The food was top notch with loads of attention to detail and taste. Only one small suggestion - during the cold winter nights, an electric blanket would put the cherry on top of a 5-star experience.


The Game drive and sun set view by

The game drive was fantastic and very refreshing. The service was also great . The menu can be improved with nicer options to choose from and WiFi poorly connects.


PHUMELELO LODGE LOCATION

Location of Phumelelo Lodge

Latitude: -24.76838   Longitude: 28.01635


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