Hidden in the hills of Babanango Game Reserve lies Hill Top House, a secluded and intimate family-friendly accommodation, offering three beautifully designed bedrooms for up to six guests.
Perched above the rolling valleys of the reserve,
Hill Top House is a tastefully furnished sanctuary designed for a peaceful, elevated escape. The home features a fully equipped self-catering kitchen that flows into an inviting open-plan lounge, complete with a cosy fireplace and a spacious dining area. Accommodation includes three elegant bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are en-suite and offer the added luxury of underfloor heating.
The living space extends outdoors to an impressive entertainment area, where guests can enjoy a private swimming pool, a sun-drenched deck, and a patio equipped with a braai.
For starlit evenings, a dedicated boma with a fire pit provides the perfect setting for fireside gatherings. To ensure a seamless stay, the property offers daily servicing, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a backup generator for uninterrupted power and connectivity.
Area Info:
Hidden in the hills of Babanango Game Reserve lies Hill Top House. It is roughly 50 km from the town of Vryheid. Fundamentally a coal mining and beef farming town, Vryheid - from the Afrikaans word for ‘freedom’ - lies roughly 70 kilometres north east of Dundee in Zululand.
Attractions:
* Bloedrivierpoort Pass
* Blood River Vlei
* Klipfontein Bird Sanctuary
* Ntendeka Wilderness Area
* Thakazulu Game Reserve
Rooms and Units Available:
Hill Top House
Perched above the picturesque Babanango Valley Lodge, Hill Top House is a luxurious 3-bedroom family villa designed to accommodate up to 6 guests (minimum 4 people) in unparalleled comfort and privacy. Please enquire if you would like self-catering rates.
Sleeps 4 Adults
and 2 children
Facilities & Services available:
Babies Children under 12 Self-Braai / Barbecue Dining room
Garden Parking (off-street - open) Wi-Fi English
Swimming Pool No Pets Allowed Nature Birdwatching
Historic Sites
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
Terms and Conditions
* PAYMENT POLICY
*We reserve the right not to refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.
*All reservations require a 50% deposit to secure the booking date/s.
*All deposits must be paid within 72 hours of making a reservation - failure to receive funds in the stipulated time will result in cancellation of your reservation.
*Full and final settlement of a reservation must be made no later than 14 days before arrival.
*Any reservations made 30-days or less before arrival will require full settlement within 24 hours of making a reservation. *The property does not accept cash payments.
*Identification documents must be presented upon arrival.
*Rates exclude a conservation fee of R200 per adult per night and R100 per child per night. CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT POLICY
*30 days before arrival - 100% of the full amount
*All cancellations and amendments must be made in writing.
*All amendments made to bookings paid in full are subject to availability and will incur a R1,000 penalty change fee per booking.
*Bookings paid in full cannot be amended 7 days before arrival. Should changes be made within this time frame, this will be subject to availability and the lodge manager’s discretion.
*A 10% postponement fee applies to changes made prior to the cancellation period taking effect.
*Postponed bookings made under special rates will expire, and new booking period rates will apply.
Directions:
DIRECTIONS FROM KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
There will be three toll gates on the way, which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR15.50 to ZAR44.00. From King Shaka, merge onto the N2 Kwadukuza towards Tongaat and travel 79km. Take Exit 277 (the Gingindlovu turnoff) for the R66, continue for 800m, then turn left onto the R66 towards Gingindlovu/Eshowe/Ulundi.
Travel for 75.8km passing through Melmoth town. After the Total Garage, drive 3.6km until you get to the third left towards Babanango Town and take this onto the R68. Drive 20.9km and turn right towards Babanango Valley to stay on the R68 for another 32km.
Please look out for the Brown Road Sign indicating Babanango turnoff. If you reach a bridge, you've gone 20 minutes too far!
As you pass through Babanango Town, there will be a 4-way intersection by the Police Station in Babanango Town. Turn left and continue on the R68. After 3.6km, look out for the Babanango Valley Lodge sign and turn right onto a dirt road. After you have taken the correct turn, travel for 1.1km until the road forks to the left. Take a left fork and continue on this dirt road for 10.3km. Look out for wildlife and river crossing!
[Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads, and you may drive past many cows and goats that can walk across the road at any given time.
ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 3 HOURS 30 MINS
TOTAL DISTANCE: 228 KM
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DIRECTIONS FROM CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG
There will be three toll gates on the way, which require cash or a credit card. The fee ranges from ZAR300 to ZAR350.
Take the N3 south out of Johannesburg for about 150km. After you pass through Villiers, take Exit 133 and turn left onto the R34 towards Vrede. After 13km, turn right onto the R103, then after 15km, turn left onto the R34. Travel for 13.5km to get to Vrede, then turn right to stay on the R34.
After 89km, turn left and then continue straight for 12km until you come to the N11. Turn right onto the N11 and continue for 1.2km, then turn left onto the R34 towards Utrecht.
After 75.6km, continue straight onto the P 54 over the Bloedrivier. Travel for 39km to the town of Nqutu, then continue straight onto the R68/Isandlwana Road.
After 37km, until you see a green sign D139 - turn left. Proceed for 1km and turn left at the signposted private road to Babanango Valley Lodge.
Enjoy your stay!
[Dirt road access. 4x4 not required]
Please adhere to the speed limits as there are many speed traps along the way. Please also be aware that a large portion of the roads are regional roads, and you may drive past many cows and goats that can walk across the road at any given time.
ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME: 6 HOURS 30 MINS
TOTAL DISTANCE: 482KM
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Children Policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
Accommodation Type: Game Reserve, Guest Lodge and Self-Catering
