| Mabula |
Discover Nature on 12 000 hectares - two hours from Johannesburg Set against a backdrop of lush green mountainous vegetation, Mabula Game Lodge is set in one of South Africa's finest private game reserves. Only two hours north of Johannesburg, this 12 000 hectare reserve is host to an abundance of animal- and bird-life, including the "BIG 5". The reserve is home to over 20 species of African mammals such as Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Kudu, Gemsbok, Nyala, Impala, Red Hartbeest, Wildebeest, Warthog and Bushpig. |
Mabula is a bird watcher's paradise, with an excess of over 250 species of birds.
Species include the Secretary Bird, Martial Eagle, African Fish Eagle, Brown
Snake Eagle, Ostrich, Plover, Pied Kingfisher, various ducks and geese and
many more. Zebula Country Club and Mabalingwe Nature Reserve are situated next to Mabula. The famous 5 star golf course at Zebula was developed by well-known Peter Matkovich and was built to US PGA specifications. It includes a practice facility with five target greens, bunkers and four practice greens. A Privately owned House / Lodge in Mabula (whole owner) This privately owned house / lodge is 450 sqm in size, with a thatch roof. There is an open plan living area, fully equipped kitchen, a scullery and walk-in pantry. There is also a guest bathroom for the open plan living area. When you exit the lounge you have an undercover patio with a weber braai. Incorporate in this house is 4 bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms). Each bedroom has its own outdoor area. The main bedroom has an outside shower. Two of the bedrooms have a double bed each and the other two have two single beds each. Thus the house can sleep 8 people in 4 bedrooms. There is ample parking for cars, but no undercover parking. You also have your own game-drive Land Rover (a game ranger will take you on a game drive on the Land Rover) - one game drive per day included. The lodge is self catering. Rates: Out of season: Sunday night to Thursday night: R2 000 per night: maximum of 8 people, including children - minimum stay of two nights. Weekends: R3 000 per night: maximum of 8 people, including children - minimum stay of two nights. In season: Sunday night to Thursday night: R3 000 per night: maximum of 8 people, including children - mimimum stay of two nights. Weekends: R4 000 per night: maximum of 8 people, including children - minimum stay of three nights. (school holidays, long week-ends, public holidays, etc.) Conservation fees: R100 per vehicle on exit. Payment to be made at the main lodge before leaving. Hand the receipt in at the gate on departure. Contact: Laurie Botha: 082-4-900-600 modelm@iafrica.com |