KwaTHABISILE GAME LODGE
Self Catering Game Reserve Accommodation in
Leeuwkloof Valley, Cullinan, Dinokeng, Gauteng
KwaThabisile Game Lodge
Pretoria)
Experience
In the heart of Gauteng, Dinokeng 'a place of rivers', and LeeuwCullinan and experience "All of Africa in a day".
Accommodation
The old Thabisile farm house was originally built by the Italian Prisoners' of War. It has since been converted into 3 self catering units, 2 of which can be interlinked. Tough it is mainly for self catering, if you would like meals to be included we can pre-arrange a package for you, either menu, picnic, or braai.
Antilope: unit has 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (2x single / 1 king : 2x single / 1 king). Fully equipped kitchenette open plan to lounge, dinning and large veranda overlooking valley, dam and with sunset views. PRIVATE, however has interleading double door to the Bushbaby unit.
Bushbaby: unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite bathroom (2x single / 1 king) and the other has separate bathroom (2x single / 1 king). Fully equipped kitchenette open plan to lounge, dinning room and veranda. Has a large boma with view of the valley and sunset. Has immediate access to swimming pool.
Cameleon: unit has 2 bedrooms (each with 2x single / 1 king) with 1 bathroom sharing. Fully equipped kitchenette, open plan to lounge, dinning room and veranda. View of gardens and bush.
Duiker: unit is an open plan bedroom(2 double beds), lounge, dinning area. There is a separate but fully equipped kitchenette and a separate bathroom with shower and bath. This unit has a view into the bush from the bed itself.
Eland: unit is interleading with the Duiker unit (must be booked with Duiker). Unit has upstairs 1 double & 1 king size bed with view into the bush with balcony overlooking swimming pool and sunset view. Downstairs has a large fully kitchen with dinning area and lounge with veranda.
Flycatcher: unit is an open plan area with 2 double beds, fully equipped kitchenette, dinning area and Lounge. Unit has a separate bathroom with shower.
Giraffe: This is the original barn that has been converted into a cosy
but stylish open plan unit. The unit consist out of 2 single beds and can be
dressed with king size linen bedding for couples. It includes an en-suite
bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge and dinning room area. The
verandah overlooks the giant Monkey Thorn tree, gardens and swimming pool. The
private braai facilities, paraffin lamps, torches and open fireplace provide a
feeling of complete peace when you need it most.
Communal Area
Swimming pool, deck chairs, and umbrellas', fabulous views overlooking the valley, and into the bush with great sunsets. Versatile function room with DStv, games (Ping Pong table, rumicub, crocket, Swing ball, frisbee, backgammon, cards, pellet rifle) and mini-library.
Boma: for group booking is ideal for evening get-togethers around the fire.
Units Are Equipped With:
Fans, shampoo, mosquito cream, towel, hand towel, pool towel, torch, paraffin lamps, candles, matches, fire wood, salt & pepper, oil, vinegar, rooibos tea, five roses, Nescafe, ricoffee, cremora, (deleted info) & pamphlets of things to do in the area.
Available On Request:
Hairdryer, iron & board, laundry, binoculars, books of interest and swimming pool towels.
Activities:
- Game Drives: (to be pre-arranged) For game drives, mountain biking, walking and hiking trails, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, identifying trees, shrubs and insects, cross bow hunting & we also organise tuition for painting, drawing and sculpture. Please enquire if interested.
- Game: Our game includes: Over 240 grazers: Kudu, zebra, blesbuck, impala, wildebeest, eland, waterbuck, duiker, steenbuck. Warthog, porcupine, jackals, caracal, mongoose, vervet monkeys, bush baby, baboon, reptiles, snakes, frogs, and tortoises. One can also see 200 species of birds sighted in our area.
- Off-Site Activities: Horse riding, 4x4 trail, fishing, canoeing, game drives, spas, Cullinan village founded in 1903, Roodeplaat dam, Mandela village, Ndebele village as well as other cultural experiences or places and activities of interest.
Don't Forget To Bring!
Swimming costume, hat, sunscreen, rain coat, umbrella, charcoal, fire lighters, binoculars, camera, walking shoes, bird book, hot & cool clothes. ±4 degrees warmer than JHB
Forget Anything?
There are shops, butchery, liquor store & petrol station - 2km from the tar road.