Warthog Lodge – Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Solar power during load shedding and electricity outages. If your heart yearns for endless vistas and the sunsets of Africa, the extraordinary wildlife, and campfires under the African sky, then Warthog Lodge will not disappoint. The Lodge is a celebration of Bushveld architecture and luxury. You will feel it as you walk through the door and enter the living area that opens onto a spacious deck with expansive views of Bushveld. The perfect spot for relaxation, celebration, and family. The space Included: • Solar backup power during power outages and load shedding • Private Swimming Pool • Netflix, Showmax, DSTV Premium, and DSTVNow • Fast uncapped WIFI Our family-friendly lodge also offers self-check-in and self-check-out. With comfortable workspaces, Warthog Lodge is the perfect getaway to spend a couple of days and recoup. Stylish and spacious, Warthog Lodge offers open living at its best. Natural light streams through the windows, throwing sun and shadow onto exclusive African design pieces, hand-woven Persian carpets, and artwork by South African artists. The Main House consists of the main bedroom with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, and outdoor shower. As well as the main deck, living and eating area, guest washroom, well-appointed kitchen, scullery, and pantry. And, while cooking, open the fold-away windows to continue enjoying the view to its fullest. Both Chalets feature a private deck, bedroom with king bed, en-suite bathroom, and outdoor shower. The Right Chalet also has a bunk bed for 2 children. Spend time with friends and family on the main deck, or the swimming pool deck, or go on game drives in your own private Game Viewing Vehicle (manual transmission) (extra cost of ZAR 1000.00 per day). At night enjoy a true Bushveld fire and barbeque in the large open Boma while listening to the unique sounds of the African Bush and watching the wildlife drink water from our own private watering hole. Bedrooms: • Quality King Size bed with thick sprung mattress • 300 Thread Percale Cotton linen • Ample pillow selection • Ceiling fan • Own deck • Quiet and Private • En-suite Bathroom • Outdoor Shower • Bar Fridge in each Chalet • Camp/Travel Cot with bedding available if needed Kitchen: • Snappy Chef Gas and Electrical Hob & Electrical Oven • Microwave • Dish Washer • Washing Machine • 2 x Fridge/Freezers • Coffee Machine • Ice Machine • Toaster • Kettle • Blender • Potjies • Gas Kettle Braai • • Nespresso-type Coffee Pod Machine • Coffee Maker • Fully Equipped Guest access Guests will have access to the whole house and immediate surroundings, including the boma and swimming pool deck. Your privacy is ensured as you will not share any of these spaces with anyone but your guests. Nothing beats the freedom and truly memorable experiences of hiring the Warthog Lodge Open Game Viewing Vehicle and going on your self-drive safari adventure through most of the Reserve. You never know which animal you might find around the next corner. Nature's clock binds animals, so the best times for game drives are at first light and dusk. The temperatures are cool in the early mornings, so the animals are very active. Pack some coffee and rusks, drive to the Western Reserve (only green game viewing vehicles allowed), and stop at one of the many dams in the area. Listen to the early morning bird calls, and if you are lucky, you might spot a Brown Hyena coming for its last drink of water before going off to rest for the day. Afterward, slowly head back to Warthog Lodge, where you can prepare a hearty breakfast in the well-appointed kitchen. Enjoy breakfast on the Warthog Lodge main deck with the Bull Bulls, Hornbills, and Francolins, who are all in attendance. Late afternoon, do a drive to Ghorkum Dam to see the hippos. Enjoy a gin and tonic while watching them play, then leave the dam at dusk and forage in the veld. As it gets dark, meander back to Warthog Lodge for a bush braai in the Boma. Other things to note Our local Warthog family will welcome you! They will try their best to get fed by you, but please resist the temptation. Remember that all animals visiting Warthog Lodge are wild. Please do not attempt to touch them in any way. We also offer the following at an additional cost: 1. Game Drive Vehicle (manual transmission, 4x2) at ZAR1200 per day. The vehicle's driver must be a licensed driver over 25. Vehicle rental terms and conditions will be applicable. 2. Daily cleaning service at ZAR350 per day. 3. Wood at ZAR30 per bag. 4. Firelighters at ZAR30 per pack. 5. Late Check-Out (after 10 am and as late as 2 pm) – optional at ZAR650 – depending on availability. 6. Early Check-In (before 10 am) – optional at ZAR650 – depending on availability. 6. Camp/Travel Cot and Bedding available for baby or toddler – No Charge. Please let us know if any of the above is required, as it must be booked beforehand. We are Kind to our Environment At Warthog Lodge, we have created an eco-friendly system that is kind to the surrounding environment. We strive to become one of the most environmentally friendly self-catering lodges in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve.