Mabula Game Lodge: A Premier Wildlife Experience
Revel in the sheer variety of animal, bird and plant life; the diverse landscapes ranging from grassland plains to rocky outcrops creating an ideal habitat for the free roaming Big Five and all the little creatures that contribute to a magical wildlife experience you’ll never forget.
Share your sunsets and sunrises in the presence of Africa’s gentle giants drinking at the waterhole. Watch the Red-crested Korhaan woo his mate in a spectacular dive display and the striking Monarch butterfly flutter from bush to bush. Or savour sundowners under a magnificent 100-year-old Wild Fig tree. Your African safari experience is truly guaranteed at Mabula.
While bush babies will adore Mabula’s amazing array of wildlife, there’s plenty to do for those who aren’t. Spend your days lazing at the pristine lodge pool, unwind at Mabula Spa with a hot-stone massage or hit the dirt tracks on a quad-bike. You’re in control of your bushveld experience.
For conference groups, incentive tours and wedding guests, Mabula Game Lodge offers a memorable time spent with colleagues and loved ones in truly spectacular African surroundings. An array of open-air and safari-style venues, from bomas to conference halls, bushveld braais to dancing on the deck, you can be assured of an unforgettable event.
Listen as the bush comes alive at night and see a thousand stars in the unpolluted Limpopo night sky while enjoying a tasty Indian feast. Then retire to comfortable surroundings in your luxury safari suite ready for an early encounter with the bush, with nothing more than the chirp of crickets and birds lulling you to sleep.
Mabula Game Lodge is unquestionably the spirit of Africa.
Exuding elegance and understated luxury, an Extraordinary encounter with South Africa’s bushveld awaits, located just two hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the Malaria free Waterberg region of the Limpopo Province. Diverse landscapes, including grassland plains and rocky outcrops create the ideal habitat for the free roaming Big Five.
Distinctly African in style, Mabula Game Lodge offers comfortable suites with luxury finishings. The soft neutral bushveld colours are complemented by large windows which allow the African Bushveld indoors.
World class cuisine in a variety of dining venues, combines the enjoyment of rich tantalizing menus with the tranquillity of the bushveld. Numerous activities such as open vehicle safaris, bush walks and horse trails ensure that Mabula is a place where memories are made.
The Superior rooms boast a gorgeous laminate vinyl floor which extends throughout the bedroom and living space into the breezy new bathroom areas. Characteristic French doors allow the light to flow in. The windows are dressed with a gorgeous full block out high-quality cotton sateen curtain with leaf motif. A sheer organza curtain backs this to allow light yet maintain privacy.
The writing desks have a shiny new ottoman chair with a luxury textured upholstered finish and are equipped with high quality tea and coffee making stations. Under bed handwoven sisal carpets finish the traditional feel and create an interesting border extending out from the beds for an added luxurious finish. Luxury 300 thread count linen and fluffy allergy proof duvets dress every bed.
An opaque glass paneled door leads into the bathroom which is designed in hues of greys, white and mushroom allowing a combination of textures to blend into what can only be described as a feeling of complete calm and serenity. The new vanity with free standing luxury porcelain basin is framed by a designer glass wall unit with floating glass shelves displaying our high-quality amenities. A frameless walk in shower complete with an active shower console offering a multiple spray shower experience is state of the art. The shower floor is highlighted with a mixed glass, marble and chrome mosaic finish and the wall tiles in the shower show off with a ceramic designer texture.
Standard facilities include air-conditioning, LCD flat-screen television, telephone, hair dryer, safe and tea/coffee making facility.
The Suites are more spacious then the Superior Rooms, but still have the same look and feel to them. They are situated on an upper level, access by stairs only.
The Suites boast a gorgeous laminate vinyl floor which extends throughout the bedroom and living space into the breezy new bathroom areas. Characteristic French doors allow the light to flow in. The windows are dressed with a gorgeous full block out high-quality cotton sateen curtain with leaf motif. A sheer organza curtain backs this to allow light yet maintain privacy.
The writing desks have a shiny new ottoman chair with a luxury textured upholstered finish and are equipped with high quality tea and coffee making stations. Under bed handwoven sisal carpets finish the traditional feel and create an interesting border extending out from the beds for an added luxurious finish. Luxury 300 thread count linen and fluffy allergy proof duvets dress every bed.
An opaque glass paneled door leads into the bathroom which is designed in hues of greys, white and mushroom allowing a combination of textures to blend into what can only be described as a feeling of complete calm and serenity. The new vanity with free standing luxury porcelain basin is framed by a designer glass wall unit with floating glass shelves displaying our high-quality amenities. A frameless walk in shower complete with an active shower console offering a multiple spray shower experience is state of the art. The shower floor is highlighted with a mixed glass, marble and chrome mosaic finish and the wall tiles in the shower show off with a ceramic designer texture. Roller blinds across the windows have been added above the stylish freestanding couple’s bath with a polished chrome waterfall sill.
Standard facilities include air-conditioning, LCD flat-screen television, telephone, hair dryer, safe and tea/coffee making facility.
Guests can enjoy a morning and afternoon safari in open 4 x 4 vehicles. The early morning safaris are very rewarding with light for photography. Lions are still lively and on the move at this time, antelope are more energetic and an abundance of birds may also be seen. The afternoon safaris provide an opportunity to see nocturnal animals.
During the winter months the morning safaris depart at 06h30 and the afternoon safaris depart at 15h30. In summer the times change to 05h30 for the morning and 16h15 for the afternoon safaris.
Tea and coffee is served before the morning and afternoon safari departs.
The guided bush walks allows one to get close up and have an intimate experience of the local flora and fauna. Walks are available on request, subject to availability and at an additional charge. No children under 14 years are permitted.
Experience getting really close to the animals in their natural environment, with no vehicles close by. This 2 hour activity will take you off the road and deep into the bush, on the paths where the animals wander. No need to be an experienced rider to enjoy getting up and close and personal with nature.
Horse back Safaris can be booked at the lodge and there is an additional charge, or alternatively you can swop one of your game drives for a horseback safari.
Guests can enjoy an eco-adventure trail on our 4×4 quad bikes in an allocated area within the Reserve. This allows for an alternative guided game viewing experience at the helm of one of our 450 cc quad bikes. There are five quads, one for the guide and four for guests. This activity is for four people but can accommodate up to eight if you want take along a passenger on the back.
