Iketla Lodge offers luxury accommodation on a private nature reserve, with excellent birding and nature walks *The lodge is located in the mountains near the Blyde River Canyon, en route to the Kruger National Park, and ideal for exploring the spectacular Panorama Route when you travel in South Africa *With Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve reachable in 41 km, Iketla Lodge features accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property *The chalets have been decorated with carefully chosen African decor and furnished with a choice of queen-sized or two twin beds. Every chalet is also fitted with a mini-bar and a water kettle to prepare hot drinks. *Unique en-suite bathrooms provide a stone-built indoor shower and open-air outdoor shower – very private and exotic.
In Room Facilities:
*Mountain and Garden views *Bathroom amenities *Walk-in and Outdoor showers *En-suite bathrooms *Air conditioning *Minibar *Hairdryer *Toilet and basin *Desk *Safe *Sitting area *Fan *Heater *Electric kettle *Clothes rack *Wardrobe or Closet *Free Wi-Fi
Establishment Facilities:
* The large central Lapa building comprises of a * Lounge area with fireplace * Dining area * Our friendly bar, The Shebeen * Curio shop * A pool with comfortable loungers * Laundry service * Restaurant * Various natural look-out points with stunning views * Tour/sightseeing facilities * Free and secure parking * Wi-Fi
The lodge is located in the mountains near the Blyde River Canyon, en route to the Kruger National Park, and ideal for exploring the spectacular Panorama Route when you travel in South Africa.
* Relax, and Unwind * Whether lounging by the pool, enjoying the view from your patio or sitting quietly on a rock looking into the valley, Iketla is the perfect spot to relax and unwind
* Birding
* The unspoilt bush and indigenous forests are a haven for more than 200 bird species
* Walking Trails
If cancelling 0 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
If cancelling 3 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the deposit.
If cancelling 8 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 15 days before arrival, forfeit 30% of the deposit.
If cancelling 22 days before arrival, forfeit 15% of the deposit.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit 5% of the deposit.
Check-in/Check-out: Unless other prior agreement the check-in/check-out times are as follows:
Check in: from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Check-out: time is no later than 11:00 am
From Johannesburg Airport: Follow signs for R21S to BOKSBURG. Travel for a few kilometers,then take the N12 to eMahlahleni (Witbank). From Johannesburg Northern Suburbs: Take M1 N to Pretoria, before Pretoria take N1 N to Polokwane (Pietersburg) Take the N4 to Witbank (eMahlahleni). From Pretoria: Take N4 to Witbank (eMahlahleni). At Witbank the N12 joins the N4. Continue on the N4 to Belfast. Turn off the N4 at Belfast and drive into the town. Turn right at the 5th stop street and follow the R540 to Dullstroom. Dullstroom is a very nice little town to stop for a coffee or snack. Drive through Dullstroom and continue on to Lydenburg (Mashishing). You will reach Lydenburg at a T-junction before the town turn left and drive for a few kilometers - keep in the right hand lane. Turn left at CHURCH / KERK Street - you will see the signs for OHRIGSTAD. Cross 2 stop streets and turn right at the next stop street (De Clerq Street). Continue on this road out of Lydenburg travel for about 48 km on this road (R36) to Ohrigstad. Drive through Ohrigstad and continue for 4 km. Turn left on R555 towards BURGERSFORT. After 6 km, you will see the sign for Iketla Lodge on your right. Turn right, enter through the gate and follow the gravel road for 2 km. You will reach Iketla Lodge. Journey of about 4 hours. Allow additional time for stops and lunch.
The very nature of Iketla Lodge and the tranquil environment make it unsuitable for young children. We regret to advise that children under 6 cannot be accommodated at Iketla unless by prior arrangement.
