Mabula Game Lodge – 4 Star

Welcome to Mabula Game Lodge – A Distinctly African Safari Destination

An Extraordinary encounter with South Africa’s bushveld awaits you at Mabula Game Lodge, located just two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the Malaria Free Waterberg region of the Limpopo Province.

Revel in the sheer variety of animal, bird and plant life; the diverse landscapes ranging from grassland plains to rocky outcrops creating an ideal habitat for the free-roaming Big Five and all the little creatures that contribute to a magical wildlife experience you’ll never forget.

ACCOMMODATION
Distinctly African in style, Mabula Game Lodge offers comfortable thatch-roof accommodation with luxury finishings. Watch the warthogs nibble their way through the gardens and hear the incessant chatter of happy birds as you relax on your patio, or escape the African heat in your cosy lounge. Soothe your weary muscles in the shower for a quick wake-up dip before boarding your morning safari.

Our accommodation is your home away from home in the African wilderness.

ACCOMMODATION  FEATURES THE FOLLOWING :

• Air Conditioning
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bathroom amenities
• Flat-screen Television
• Tea and coffee-making facilities

FAMILY OPTIONS
Families can share the Mabula experience. Two children under the age of 12 can be accommodated on sleeper couches in a main room. There are however a number of inter-leading rooms where children can share a room with 2 three quarter beds.

Please take that you may not be allocated the specific room in the photograph.

DINING AT MABULA LODGE
Mabula Game Lodge serves up a staggering array of appetizing dishes to tempt your vegetarian or carnivorous palate.

An unbelievable display of salads, bread, roasts, fish and cold meats, not to mention traditional South African desserts will have you lingering at the buffet far longer.

Dine under the stars at one of Mabula’s legendary bush dinners; the flickering lights, the sounds of the African wilderness, traditional South African cuisine with great company creating an unique dining experience.

Choose from a variety of dining venues:

• Main Restaurant
• The Terrace
• Boma
• Pool Cocktail Bar
• Fig Tree (dine under a 100 year old Fig tree)
• Shaya Moya (open-air offering astounding views over the plain)
• Mvubu Deck

Small or large, sophisticated or eccentric, Mabula Game Lodge will create a fuss-free African bush event to exceed your expectations.

EXPERIENCE MABULA
Mabula Game Lodge is a veritable hive of activities offering:

• Horseback safaris
• Quad bike safaris
• Guided bush walks (follow animal tracks, identify plants and insects and spot some beautiful birdlife)
• Stargazing safaris (learn all about the constellations)
• Dam picnics
• Bird walks (spotting such species as the Amur Falcon, Lilac-breasted Roller, and Red-crested Korhaan)
• Picnic breakfasts or afternoon bush barbecues including safari drives can be arranged

CLASSIC SAFARIS
The varied habitats on Mabula Private Game Reserve provide ideal conditions for an astounding selection of large mammals including the Big Five, other predators such as Hyena and Jackal, and a variety of antelope from Red Hartebeest to Eland, Gemsbok to Blesbok. That’s not to mention the elusive cheetah, cheeky honey badger and the omnipresent crèches of warthogs that flit across one’s path during your safari at Mabula Game Lodge.

Safaris are offered to lodge guests twice a day – once early morning and again in time for sundowners in the late afternoon. See Impala, Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, and Ostrich all graze together on the vast open grassland plains; the herd of Elephant crashing through thick bush to get to the succulent leaves and a shy Hippo pair hiding everything but their protruding nostrils under the water. Admire the resident Lion pride lazing under an African thorn tree after a tiring hunt.

A Mabula safari will reveal:

• 300 bird species
• 60 mammals
• Big Five
• Numerous plants, reptile and insect species

ADVENTURE SAFARIS

HORSEBACK SAFARIS / TRAIL
Horseback Safaris offer a different perspective for wildlife viewing.  Benefit from the height and mobility offered from being mounted that sets this opportunity aside from other activities. Experienced Rangers ensure that riders are aware of the necessary safety precautions.  Long trousers and closed shoes are recommended. This activity is at an additional cost.

ECO ADVENTURE TRAILS (QUAD BIKE SAFARIS)
Participate in an adventure over safari trails on a quad bike. With the emphasis on safety, rangers ensure that participants are wearing the necessary safety gear before exploring the reserve. The safari is undertaken on 250cc Suzuki Quad bikes that can be driven in manual or automatic. This activity is at an additional cost.

MABULA WELLNESS
Indulge in an exotic menu of time-honoured spa treatments under the skilful hands of our therapists. Calm your mind, while absorbing the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings and then escape to a world without stress. Range of Treatments including treatments for the kiddies.

FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL
Cool off in Mabula Game Lodge’s crystal clear swimming pool, relax on the pool loungers while reading a book or sipping a refreshing cocktail from the Poolside Cocktail Bar.

WHISKY BAR
Retire to the Whisky Bar for a nightcap, this sophisticated setting is ideal spot to wind down at the end of a busy bush day.

SHOPPING AT MABULA – CURIO SHOP
Don’t just leave with memories, visit the Mabula Curio Shop and select an item from a wide range of curios including t-shirts, caps, postcards, wildlife books, and many others

CUBZ CLUB
During peak periods such as South African school holidays, Mabula Game Lodge offers its Cubz Club children’s program, which teaches kids all about the magic of the wilderness and wildlife.

• Kid-friendly stargazing and safaris to learn about the Big Five, the Small Five, the Ugly Five
• Afternoon activities – Bingo, tug of war, pool competitions, sack races, egg, and spoon races and coin diving.
• Games Room fully equipped with building block sets, hula hoops, colouring-in books, a Wii and PlayStation.

Mabula Cubz Club members receive an activity book with a checklist and a certificate upon completion of the educational program. Please be advised that Mabula’s Cubz Club program is subject to occupancy levels.