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About This Property
Mabula Lodge Resort is one or SA's largest privately owned game reserves, host to the 'big 5', an abundance of wildlife and over 300 species of birds. Just 2 hours from Johannesburg, set in the foothills of the Waterberg mountain range, it's a beautiful area, sure to relax & recharge visitors.
My Holiday Homes has an great selection of spacious chalets from 1 to 5 bedrooms. Mabula self catering chalets are cleverly spaced in order to maximise privacy & are fully self catered.
Some of the facilities that can be enjoyed are: Game drives, game walks, squash, horse riding, tennis, gym & kids facilities. Kids entertainment programs are usually available during school holidays.
FACILITIES
The Waterberg mountain range snugly cradles the renowned Mabula Private Game Reserve, which is home to a mosaic of exceptional scenic landscapes as well as an abundance of wildlife species.
Game viewing is at its best against a backdrop of rivers, streams and stretches of open vistas. Mammal species include big game such as elephant, lion, white rhino, leopard and buffalo. African python and the Nile crocodile are also resident in the reserve which is a birdwatchers’ paradise as well.
The following facilities can be found at Mabula or in the vicinity:
Children’s dedicated play grounds
Curio Shop
DSTV limited bouquet package
Entertainment programme for young and old during public school holidays and long weekends.
Golf course nearby @ Zebula
Guided bush walks (when available)
Mabula Spa
Horse Riding
Game Safaris in 4 x 4 Landrovers
Pool bar (Summer only) and indoor bar at the Main Lodge
Pool Tables
Private airstrip
Reptile Centre
Superette
Swimming Pool at each camp
Tennis Courts x 2
Volley ball court
Please note that the closest petrol / diesel station is in Bela Bela some 44 kilometers away. It is recommended that you fill up in Bela Bela before coming to Mabula.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES:
On-site activities include the following to accommodate even the most demanding and discerning visitor to Mabula Timeshare.
Main Lodge
a) Swimming pool and Pool bar available at main lodge
b) Mabula Spa with menu – Mabula spa price list
c) During School holidays and Long weekends we offer a holiday program (including games room) for children of all ages! Contact the timeshare office for the upcoming holiday program
d) Weekly entertainment program
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Monday
Modjadji Bring and Braai at 18h00 – a communal braai area at the Modjadji entertainment area, where families gather around one fire to braai and share holiday tales. You will be joined by members of the management and wildlife team. You are welcome to bring your own consumables or purchase from the selection of meats and salads provided. A cash bar will also be available. Crockery, cutlery, glasses and complimentary pap and sauce will be provided.
Thursday
Modjadji Tea at 10h30 – we invite all our guests to join us for a cup of tea or coffee at the Modjadji entertainment centre. We will update you on the happenings at Mabula and have talks about interesting Reserve updates, projects and our Wildlife in general.
Sunday
Non Denominational church service at 19h30 – this service is hosted by Rev Jan Reynders in the Baobab Conference Room at the Main Lodge. All are welcome. For further information please contact Rev Reynders on 082 805 7925.
MODJADJI ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
This area provides self entertainment for the whole family. The following activities are available in this area:
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Pool Table
Darts
A selection of Board Games
Big screen TV
Kiddies and Adult swimming pools
Jungle Gym
WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
Mabula’s Wildlife Services offers you a wide variety of game activities as listed below. The Wildlife Centre is situated near the Main Lodge next to the parking area.
We are open during the following times: Click here to download Wildlife Activity Request Sheet
Summer Winter
Standard Game Drive (October – March) (April – September)
2.5 Hours daily 05h30 06h30
No children under 3 09h00 10h00
1 Credit per person 16h30 15h45
No children under 3
1 Credit per person
Night Drive
1.5 Hours on Tuesday, Thursday 20h00 19h30
Friday and Saturday
Departs from Lodge / Modjadji
No children under 3
1 Credit per person
Bird Drive
2 Hour drive 06h00 07h00
Weekdays only
Minimum of 6 persons
No children under 12
1 Credit per person
Depart from Lodge
Reserve Dam Picnic
4 Hour drive & picnic 11h00 11h00
Monday and Wednesday
Minimum of 6 persons
No children under 3
Departs from Lodge
2 credits per person
No food or utensils provided
Guided Star Gazing
1.5 Hour drive 20h00 19h30
Tuesday and Thursday Summer Winter
Departs from the Lodge (October – March) (April – September)
No children under 10, 1 Credit per person
Maximum of 20 persons
Experience The Ground Hornbills Summer Winter
Wednesdays only 06:00 07:00
1 credits plus R 70 per person 2 hour experience to Jacaranda
Lion Drive (Free roaming lions)
2.5 Hour drive 05h30 06h30
Depart from Lodge 09h00 10h00
No children under 5 16h30 15h45
Minimum 2 persons One credit plus R50 per person No 09h00 or 10h00 on Wednesday
Madjuma Lion Reserve 2.5 Hour experience to
Wednesday only 09h00 10h00
Depart from Lodge
Minimum of 4 persons No children under 10
Maximum of 8 persons
2 Credits and R100 per person
Breakfast Picnic Game Drive
4 Hour drive and picnic 05h30 06h30
Weekdays excluding Friday
Departs from Lodge Minimum 4 persons
No children under 10
1 credit and R150 per person
Continental breakfast pack included.
Rugged Bush Braai Game Drive Monday to Thurs
4 Hour drive and braai 16h30 15h45
Departs from Lodge
Minimum 4 persons
No children under 10
1 credit and R250 per person
Beverages not included. Please bring own.
Birding Breakfast Game Drive
4 Hour drive 05h30 07h00
Weekdays only
Departs from Lodge
Minimum of 6 persons
No children under 10
1 credit and R150 per person
Continental breakfast pack included
Family Drive Summer Winter
(October – March) (April – September)
1.5 Hour drive
Monday to Friday 09h00 10h00
Saturday and Sunday 13h30 13h30
Especially for families with under 3 year olds
1 Credit per person
Reptile Centre
Open daily Saturday – Thursday 10h00 to 15h00 10h00 to 15h00
Snake Demonstration – Saturday and Wednesday 13h00 13h00
45 Minutes. No charge. No pre – booking required
Horse Trail
Daily 06h00 07h00
2 hour experience 09h00 10h00
Departs from Lodge 16h00 15h00
All levels of experience.
R275 per adult
Quads
Daily 07h00 08h00
1.5 hour experience 10h00 11h00
Departs from Lodge 15h00 14h00
Maximum 4 Quad bikes 17h00 16h00
No children under 16 – unless with an adult on one bike
Adults R275.00
Adult with child under 16 on one bike – R400.00
Archery
Daily 10h00 10h00
No children under 12 14h00 14h00
Minimum 4 persons
Adults – R65 per person
Paintball
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10h00 10h00
R130 per person for 50 balls 14h00 14h00
PLEASE NOTE: NO TELEPHONIC BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONLY VIA FAX, MAIL OR IN PERSON, AS A GAME DRIVE TICKET IS REQUIRED TO ALLOW YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOKED ACTIVITY. NB: NO GUARANTEE OF A VEHICLE WITH A CANOPY, DUE TO LIMITED NUMBERS.
Please note that due to so many guests not showing up for game drives booked, while other guests are desperate to book a drive and therefore losing out, we have implemented the following penalty system. If you do not cancel your booking made at least 2 hours before the start of the drive during office hours or the previous day outside office hours, you will forfeit the rest of your bookings made for the remainder of your stay and you will have to re-book as per availability. This will then enable us to assist other guests that we have on our waiting list in time and before they check out. Please note that no exceptions will be made.