Casual and unpretentious describes Nabana Lodge best. In a peaceful rural area surrounded by banana farms, our 3 star graded lodge is the ideal place to unwind and recharge your batteries. Unhindered views over the Kruger National Park to the horizon await the early riser . Amidst large tropical gardens a sparkling outdoor pool brings respite on hot summer days.
Garden rooms and open walkways enhance the outdoor feeling. Rooms have two separate rooms with a bathroom en-suite each and share a deck from where to enjoy the view.
The Restaurant on site is open all day Monday to Saturday and boasts a fully qualified chef. Meals are hearty and wholesome. The bar is a lively hub where locals and tourists meet to swap stories whilst enjoying a tipple.
Free wi-fi is available in the public area and rooms to post and boast about your wildlife pictures on social media, or catch up on e-mail. Nabana Lodge near Hazyview is the ideal stopover from where to play and explore. A stone throw away from the Kruger National Park and on the Panorama route, wildlife as well as natural wonders, such as God’s window and the newly opened Graskop Gorge Glass Lift, awaits our guests. Also in the area are many outdoor activities such as river-rafting, quad-biking, tree top sailing and many more, satisfying the appetite of the keenest adrenaline junkie. Golf courses here boast crocodiles and hippos at the waterholes. We look forward to hosting you at Nabana Lodge Come enjoy our warm and caring hospitality.
In Room Facilities:
* En-suite bathroom with shower only. TV with 5 DSTV channels as well as SABC 1,2 & 3 and E TV
* Air condition & ceiling fan
* Coffee/tea station with cutlery for two
* Microwave
* Small safe
* Towels and extra blankets
* Bathroom amenities
Establishment Facilities:
* Restaurant open 07h00 to 20h00 Monday to Saturday
* Bar with large TV screen and pool table
* Outdoor swimming pool
* Safe children’s garden
* Large gardens
* Safe parking areas
Nabana Lodge is directly on the provincial R40 between White River and Hazyview, 34 km from White River and 12 km before Hazyview. We are 60km from Nelspruit and 65 km from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. Sabie, Pilgrim’s Rest and Graskop can be explored in a day trip. With the Kruger Park so close, you can extend your trip to the Park, arriving just before the gate opens and leaving as late as possible.
Ideally situated for wildlife enthusiasts, Nabana Lodge is 23 km from the Phabeni Gate and 22 km from Numbi Gate to the Kruger National Park. Maholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, the Wildlife Species Endangered Centre and Jane Goodall Chimp Rescue Centre are also in close proximity. Two elephant interaction centres as well as horse riding facilities are located a mere 15 km from Nabana Nature lovers can enjoy the spectacular scenes at Graskop Gorge Glass Lift, God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Mac Mac Pools and the many waterfalls in the area. Extreme activities centres, where you decide the limits of endurance, such as water rafting, abseiling, quad biking, tree top sailing, mountain biking and more abound.
Do not forget to bring binoculars and your camera if visiting the Kruger National Park. It is wise to pack sunscreen and a hat during summer months as well as a windbreaker when visiting waterfalls and look-out points. Mosquito repelant is recommended for outdoor areas.
Located on a working banana farm, 600m from Nabana Lodge offers accommodation within 15 km of Hazyview. Poinsettia Cottage is a 3-bedroom lone standing dwelling with a fully equipped kitchen, braai, swimming pool.
The room has king or twin beds on request, with bathroom en-suite, extra length, extra depth mattresses, 2 pillows each and cotton/percale bedding. The room has fridge, TV, microwave and small safe. Coffee/tea and bathroom amenities are provided.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
A 15% administration fee of the total booking value applies to any refunds made for bookings.The credit card used to make the booking , needs to be present upon check in as well as owner copy ID or passport. Guest will be liable for a refund request of R20.00.
Nabana Lodge is situated on the R40 main road between White River and Hazyview.
Follow the N12 / N4 from JHB or PTA to Nelspruit. Turn left onto the R40 upon entering Nelspruit. Drive through to White River and turn left again onto the R40. Follow this road for approximately 35km and find Nabana Lodge on your right.
When using the GPS please do not turn onto the R538 as the GPS will instruct you to do - stay on the R40 it is the shortest route to us.
