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Phakela Private Lodge is a 5-star sanctuary near Thabazimbi, offering an exclusive escape on a private game reserve. Blending warm hospitality with luxurious chalets, it’s perfect for leisure or corporate travellers seeking adventure and relaxation. Nestled in Limpopo’s untamed beauty, the lodge boasts six freestanding chalets, each capturing the essence of a safari retreat.

Accommodation features king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms with double basins, separate baths and showers, and select units with outdoor showers. Air-conditioning, bar fridges, tea and coffee facilities, safes, and private verandas enhance comfort, while French doors open to elegantly styled lounge spaces. Wi-Fi dongles are available for a fee. Guests are treated to a culinary experience in the on-site restaurant, with breakfast, light lunches, and dinners prepared by a world-class chef, catering to dietary requirements by prior arrangement.

On-site amenities include a swimming pool, guided game drives, hiking trails, and intimate encounters with the lodge’s lion family. Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers can revel in the peaceful surroundings, while bush babies enchant visitors around the lodge area. With secure parking and a serene library, Phakela Private Lodge is a tranquil haven close to a variety of nearby attractions, offering an unforgettable blend of comfort, nature, and adventure.

Area Info:

Set in the Waterberg and within a one-hour drive from two of South Africa’s stunning national parks, Pilanesberg National Park and Marakele National Park, this location offers a wealth of natural and adventurous attractions. Pilanesberg National Park, nestled in an ancient volcanic crater, is renowned for its exceptional elephant-viewing opportunities. It is home to the Big Five and boasts one of the largest rhino populations in the region. Nearby, Sun City offers adventure and fun for the whole family. It is famous for the Lost City and the Valley of Waves, providing endless entertainment for visitors of all ages. Marakele National Park features breathtaking mountain scenery and a protected vulture colony accessible via a mountain road, offering adrenaline-filled views from the summit. The park is also home to the Big Five, with an adjacent predator park adding to the wildlife experience.

Attractions:

* Bird watching
* Game drives
* Hiking trails
* Guided game walks
* Restaurant
* Swimming
* Pilanesberg National Park
* Marekele National Park
* Sun City

Rooms and Units Available:

Inyathi - Deluxe Chalet
This chalet offers spacious comfort with two twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, and French doors leading to a verandah. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a microwave, and tea/coffee facilities. A single bed is available on request.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Nkwe - Classic Chalet
This chalet offers spacious comfort with two twin beds, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, and French doors leading to a verandah. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a microwave, and tea/coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Nyani - Comfy Chalet
This chalet offers spacious comfort with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, and French doors leading to a verandah. Two single beds are available on request. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, and tea/coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Tau - Luxury Chalet
This chalet offers spacious comfort with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, and French doors leading to a verandah. Two single beds are available on request. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, and tea/coffee facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Thuhlo - Premium Chalet
This chalet offers spacious comfort with two twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, and French doors leading to a verandah. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a microwave, and tea/coffee facilities. A single bed is available on request.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Tlou Elephant - Honeymoon Chalet
This double-storey chalet offers a king bed, a loft area, an en-suite bathroom, and French doors leading to a verandah. Two single beds are available on request. Amenities include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a microwave, and coffee/tea facilities.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Disabled (wheelchair friendly)
Laundry Service
Limited Room Service
Conference facilities
Bar on the Premises
Restaurant
Garden
Parking (off-street - open)
Wi-Fi
English
Hiking / Walking Trails
Swimming Pool
No Pets Allowed
Nature
Hiking
Birdwatching
Safaries
Business Travellers

Cancellation Policy:

-  If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
-  If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
-  If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.

Terms and Conditions

*  The cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.
*  The credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.
*  We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancellation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card.

Directions:

From O.R. Tambo International Airport: 1. Head southeast on Drop-Off Zone Rd toward Pick Up Zone Rd for 9 m. 2. Use the left lane to keep left for 400 m. 3. Continue onto O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 71 m. 4. Keep left to stay on O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 290 m. 5. Continue straight onto To Freight Complex for 1.6 km. 6. Continue onto Voortrekker Rd for 650 m. 7. Turn right, following signs for R21/Pretoria, for 550 m. 8. Merge onto R21 and drive for 32.9 km. 9. Use the left two lanes to take exit 134 for N1 N toward Polokwane (Toll road) for 1.7 km. 10. Merge onto N1 and continue for 20.9 km. 11. Take exit 156 for N4 toward Rustenburg (Toll road) for 1.3 km. 12. Continue onto N4 (Toll road) for 62.3 km. 13. Take the exit toward R556 for 500 m. 14. Turn right onto R556 and continue for 50.9 km. 15. Turn right onto R510 for 56.5 km. 16. Turn left onto Swartklip Rd for 11.0 km. 17. Continue onto 49 Yenter Straat for 4.4 km. 18. Turn right and drive for 10.5 km. 19. Turn right again for 2.9 km. 20. Turn left and continue for 39 m. 21. Turn right. Your destination will be straight ahead at Phakela Private Game Lodge, Portion 2, 392 Vlaknek Farm, Thabazimbi, for 80 m.

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  • Accommodation Type: Private Game Lodge
  • Malaria Area: No
  • Sleeps: 12
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM