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Warmbaths Game Lodge, Bush
Camp, Conference and Wedding Venue
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| Itaga Lodge is less than 2 hours drive from
Johannesburg, near Bela-Bela (formerly Warmbaths) in Limpopo, situated in a 12,000
hectare, Malaria free game reserve - home to the ‘big 5’. Itaga has earned a
proud reputation as an exclusive, graded five star lodging establishment of understated
elegance, offering 8 luxuriously appointed climate controlled en-suite, African styled
chalets, conference facilities, excellent service and fine cuisine. |
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Each room has a private pergola covered patio
and guests have a choice of either shower and bath, or shower only. Most rooms also
feature a screened outdoor ‘bush shower’ for that exhilarating ‘Out of
Africa’ experience!
ACCOMMODATION:
The Main Lodge: The thatched central complex of the lodge has a romantically
appointed dining area; an intimate lounge with feature fireplace; a cocktail bar with
viewing deck overlooking the floodlit waterhole; a cozy open-air bush boma; an all day
complimentary tea and coffee refreshment station for the convenience of our guests; a DSTV
loft lounge and library; a gift, art, curio and fashion goods boutique, and a swimming
pool with Martini seats / large sun deck, overlooking the waterhole. The elevated
‘top deck’ offers stunning views across the plains and the quiet solitude of
this private location makes it the perfect place to witness sensational sunsets, as you
savour the moment with a sundowner cocktail.
For the safety of our guests (and the protection of our Marula trees from mischievous
elephant), the area surrounding the camp is securely encircled by an electrified game
fence. The lodge also has comfortable indoor / outdoor conference facilities, catering for
up to 16 corporate delegates. Itaga is the perfect place to celebrate special birthdays,
anniversaries, engagements and other private social or corporate events – truly the
ultimate intimate bushveld breakaway!
CUISINE & SERVICE:
Itaga has earned a proud reputation for its excellent service and fine cuisine,
complimented by a selection of quality wines, popular liqueurs and imported cigars –
for connoisseurs of good living!
GAME VIEWING:
Itaga Lodge has traversing rights over more than 12,000 hectares of good game
country, home to elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra,
wildebeest, hyena, warthog, a wide variety of antelope and bountiful bird life. Guests can
enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives from the comfort of our open 4 x 4 game
viewers with individually contoured seats, or a guided bush walk with an experienced
tracker / ranger.
Resident guests at Itaga Lodge have access to the superb Zebula Country Club and Spa,
located about 30 minutes drive from the lodge. This pristine 1,200-hectare bushveld estate
has been awarded 5 star accreditation by the South African Tourism Grading Council and
boasts a sensational 18-hole world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course.
It is also home to a variety of indigenous 'non-predator' free-roaming game species, as
well as caged cheetah, lion cubs and other species of animals. Other facilities at the
Country Club include the Zebu Health and Beauty Spa, a T.V. lounge, a restaurant, cocktail
bar, a swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, a Jacuzzi, tennis courts and a squash
court. Transfers from / to the lodge; green fees; hire of golf clubs & golf carts are
available to guests of Itaga, at preferential rates.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
In addition to golf, various other optional activities can be arranged and paid
for at the lodge. This includes: Guided bush walks; 4x4 adventure trails; Night game
drives with sundowners in the bush; Horseback trails; Visits to the nearby Cheetah and
Wild Dog Breeding Centre; the Lion enclosure, or the Zebu Health and Beauty Spa at the
nearby Zebula Country Club and Spa.
Limited Availability: The optional excursions / activities which are outsourced to private
contractors have limited availability, particularly over weekends, on public holidays and
during the S.A. school holidays. Please therefore advise our management staff as far in
advance as possible if you would like us to make a reservation for one of those services,
on your behalf. |
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