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Zazu Private Bush Lodge offers full-board accommodation and is ideally situated in the 50,000-hectare Big Five Olifants West Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, to offer you the true feeling of Africa. A bush lover’s paradise within this Big Five conservation area. Accommodation comprises 5 luxury, private, and secluded bush chalets. Each chalet boasts a patio with bush and waterhole views. Each unit features an en-suite bathroom with access to an outdoor shower. In addition, each chalet contains air-conditioning, mosquito nets, tea/coffee facilities, a stocked minibar, a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and access to a patio with outdoor seating. For breakfast, a hot breakfast and cold breakfast buffet with fresh-cut fruits, cereals, fresh juice, and yoghurts are served. A light lunch is served on the terrace. In the evening, you can enjoy a three-course menu with South African and international delicacies, which may be served in the boma around an open fire, on the terrace with a view of the lit-up waterhole, or at your chalet for a private candlelit intimate dinner. Please inform us about any special wishes or dietary requirements you may have—vegetarian, gluten-free or lactose-free—so that we can prepare a perfect dinner for you. Enjoy various sundowners at our well-stocked bar. Special intimate events such as weddings or celebrations, can be arranged for guests. The lodge itself is surrounded by Fever trees and Evergreen African date palms, creating the perfect oasis. The lodge overlooks the water hole, and is safe and fenced-in, providing protection against unwanted animal intruders.

In Room Facilities:
* En-suite bathroom * Bathroom amenities * Separate tub and shower * Outdoor Shower * Hairdryer * Coffee/tea facilities * Patio/Terrace * Outdoor furniture * Free Wi-Fi * Non-smoking * Sitting area * Air-conditioning * Desk * Cleaning service * Ceiling fan * Garden/Bush/waterhole views

Establishment Facilities:
* Bar/Lounge * Secured parking * Free parking * Laundry services by arrangement * Room service * Free Wi-Fi * Daily activities * After Tea/coffee and rusks, depart on a guided Game Drive and * Return to the lodge for breakfast. * Outdoor pool * View animals and birds from the elevated viewing deck at the bar or from the pool deck. * A light lunch is served by arrangement around 14h00 * Depart late afternoon for a game drive and sundowners in the bush, followed by a night drive back to camp. * Back at the lodge, enjoy dinner around a campfire under a galaxy of stars. * After dark, spotlights light up the waterhole for nighttime viewing from inside the camp. * Transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport can be arranged.

 

Area Info:

The Valley of the Olifants in the Lowveld is one of the last unspoiled corners of Africa - vast, unhurried, timeless. Named after the valley of the Great Olifants River that meanders through the Greater Kruger National Park, it offers vast expanses of the most beautiful riverine vegetation filled with an abundance of game and birdlife.

Attractions:

* Morning and evening game drives in open 4x4 vehicles are included
* Customized Game Drives and Walks
* Kruger National Park Tours
* The Blyde-Olifants Conservancy
* Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
* Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
* Many more available upon enquiry

Activities:

Clothing and Accessories:

Summers are hot and sometimes humid, so comfortable natural fabric cloths are recommended.
In winter evenings may be cool, and warm sweater or jacekts may be required.

Comfortable, closed walking shoes, hat and sun protection lotion as well as a flashlight is recommended.

Health and Climate:

Health - Our area is low risk malaria.
Our Chalets are mosquito protected, and we provide mosquito coils/repellents.

We recommend the use of protective creams or lotions, and some Medical advice suggests the use of prophylactics.

Rooms and Units Available:

Bushwillow Chalet

Tastefully decorated chalet with 1 double room, 1 twin room, bathroom with shower and bath, and private patio. These units can accommodate four guests. Amenities include: Fireplace; Coffee and Tea Facilities; Mosquito nets and Wi-Fi internet connection.

Sleeps 4 Adults

Leadwood Chalet
Tastefully decorated Chalet with King bed and bathroom with shower and bath, and private patio. These units can accommodate two guests. Amenities include: Fireplace; Coffee and Tea Facilities; Mosquito nets and WiFi internet connection.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Maroela Chalet

Tastefully decorated chalet with 1 double room, 1 twin room, bathroom with shower and bath, and private patio. These units can accommodate four guests. Amenities include: Fireplace; Coffee and Tea Facilities; Mosquito nets and Wi-Fi internet connection.

Sleeps 4 Adults

Matumi Chalet

Tastefully decorated Chalet with King bed and bathroom with shower and bath, and private patio. These units can accommodate two guests. Amenities include: Fireplace; Coffee and Tea Facilities; Mosquito nets and WiFi internet connection.

Sleeps 2 Adults

Tambotie Chalet
Tastefully decorated Chalet with Queen bed and bathroom with shower and bath, and private patio. These units can accommodate two guests. Amenities include: Fireplace; Coffee and Tea Facilities; Mosquito nets and Wi-Fi internet connection.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Airport Shuttle Service
Babysitting Service
Laundry Service
Ironing Service
Special Meals on Request
Wedding facilities
Bar on the Premises
Dining room
Cots available
Garden
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - covered)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Tswana / Sotho
Other Language
Swimming Pool
No Pets Allowed
Nature
Hiking
Birdwatching
Safaries

Cancellation Policy:

If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.

Terms and Conditions

Included in our full-board rate:
* Accommodation.
* Full English breakfast.
* Light lunch (when guests are at the lodge).
* 3-course dinner, coffee, and teas.
* 2 game drives (one in the morning and one in the late afternoon to evening).

Pleae note:
* The cardholder and ID/passport are required at check-in.
* Indemnity forms are to be signed at check-in.

Directions:

By Road:
- Take the N4 from Pretoria, or the N12 from Johannesburg to Witbank.
- From Witbank travel via Belfast, Dullstroom, Lydenburg (Mashishing), Ohrigstad and the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
- Travel through Hoedspruit across the 4 way stop in the centre of Town then over the railway bridge to the second 4 way stop where you must turn left onto the R40, the road to Phalaborwa.
- After 16 km along this road, you will see the "BALULE, OLIFANTS WEST GATE" sign on your left indicating the main entrance on the right.

Upon entering Balule Nature Reserve and having paid a small conservation fee, the security guard will direct you to Masodini.
Turn immediately left and follow the "Maroelaweg" for approx. 5 km. You will come to see the "MASODINI" sign on your left, indicating the entrance road to Masodini Game Lodge. Follow the main track to the Lodge.

A direct route from JHB or PTA will take approx. 5 hours, depending on the stops made along the route. The Panorama route via the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes etc. will take approx. 8 hours.

By Air:
There are daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg and 3 times a week from Cape Town to Eastgate Airport, 7 km. from Hoedspruit, from where we can pick you up and transfer you to Masodini.

The flight from JHB takes less than one hour. From Cape Town it's about 2 hours.

We look forward to your visit and to ensuring that you have a wonderful and memorable stay with us.

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Children Policy


Children of all ages are welcome.

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  • Accommodation Type: Game Lodge
  • Sleeps: 14
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM