A great deal has been
written about Africa, it's animals and the bush experience. Nothing can, however equal the
vivid memories of having lived the Mabalingwe experience. No stress, no Malaria, no
Pollution and days spent at Mabalingwe are a reminder of some of life's forgotten
pleasures. Mabalingwe is the perfect " all year round big five experience".
Spread over more than 12 000 hectares of softly rolling hills, this malaria-free reserve
is host to the big 5, and also hippo, giraffe, hyena and sable to name but a few of the 36
species of wildlife. For the bird lovers there are more than 220 species of bird to be
spotted. Mabalingwe offers affordable accommodation from self-catering chalets to en-suite
lodge rooms and rustic bush camps. Enjoy the wild game viewing from open safari vehicles
or atop the ambling gait of the horses, with sleepovers at the various bush camps. For the
more energetic there are a number of hiking trails on offer.
In our tradition of 'something for everyone' there are a number of recreational activities
to be found in the TV and games room, or great fun to be held on one of the tennis courts
or the squash court. After a memorable day of activity, relax with a superb meal in the
Tshukudu restaurant, and then sipping cocktails against the backdrop of the setting sun,
listen to nocturnal calls of the wild.
TLOU LODGE: The Tlou Lodge caters for the visitor who prefers not to be bothered
with the task of preparing meals. The camp, made up of 53 stylish chalets, accommodates a
total of 106 visitors and is the ideal "getaway" home for those not wishing to
be involved in anything more than nature and its animal life. Tlou numbers 1-26 consist of
twin bedded, en-suite rooms (toilet seperate from bathroom), with television, telephone
and minibar. Rates include Bed and Breakfast.
Tlou room numbers 27-53 are designed to be used either as 9 6-bed self catering units or
as 27 en-suite private rooms. Numbers 28 ; 31 ; 37 ; 40 ; 43 ; 46 ; 49 & 52 are luxury
rooms with private lounge and kitchen with en-suite double room upstairs. All rooms are
equipped with phone, minibar, television facilities and twin beds, except for luxury rooms
which have a double bed for your comfort.
Please note that there is a minimum stay of two nights at Tlou Lodge.
CHALETS: There are five thatched camps stretching from Kubu at the
northern tip to the southernmost Ingwe situated next to the main Mabalingwe camp
buildings. The dwellings on all five of these camps are self-catering chalets complete
with lounge, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Amongst other features of each building is
the patio and braai area from where the visitor to the resort is able to enjoy some of the
Northern Province's most remarkable sunsets!
The four and six bedded chalets provide the traveler with "home from home"
comforts and whether it's a summer or winter visit Mabalingwe has got to be judged as the
perfect "all year" round experience.
KALAHARI & PITSI BUSHCAMPS: Pitsi Bush Camp caters for a group of ten
people, who feel the need to get back to the very basics of life! Now upgraded and with
electricity in the camp, this bush retreat is fully equipped and has hot and cold running
water. A minimum stay of two night nights is required when booking and it should be noted
that the quoted tariff excludes game drives around the reserve.
Kalahari Tented Camp is a newly developed camp for family or group getaways. With the
first five tents, you can experience luxury away from the main camp, and still cater for
yourself. The camp consist of five luxury twin bedded tents with en-suite bathroom,
fridge, coffee/tea station, electricity and is joined with a wooden deck walkway. The
central, fully equipped kitchen and lapa is situated at the end and is easily accessible.
Walking distance from the luxury tents, you will find five "dome" tents, each on
their own platform and contains only two matresses. A central kitchen, lapa and ablution
facilities are available in very close proximity.
CONFERENCES: Set in the heart of the bushveld, and less than 2 hours
drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria,
Mabalingwe has become renowned as the perfect location for private functions as well as
business conferences arid team building getaways. The fully equipped Tlou Conference
Centre has the capacity and flexibility to cater for functions of up to 250 delegates on a
full board basis.
Guest accommodation is provided in either twin bedded rooms at the Tlou Lodge camp or in
the four bedded chalets in lngwe camp. Both camps incidentally are within a few minutes
drive of the main conference centre which is conveniently located close to the Tshukudu
a-la-carte and Kubu Boma bush restaurants. Teambuilding also includes newly build high and
low rope courses, absailing, rock climbing, paintball, archery and many more!
GAME DRIVES: Experience Africa on the back of an open game drive vehicle
or in your own. Dwelling through the home ranges of the rhino and buffalo,
sharing a moment in the presence of the mighty elephant or coming face to face with the
highly elusive leopard. |
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