Bela Bela Accommodation / Botsebotse Luxury Retreat Bela Bela Accommodation / Game Lodge in Bela Bela

Set in Limpopo’s Waterberg region, in the Zebula Nature Reserve with its own award winning golf course and tarred runway, Botsebotse Luxury Retreat offers luxurious thatched accommodation, chic African décor, rare African artifacts and an exclusive experience that includes guests’ own eco game walks and cycle safaris in an area with no predators, guided Big 5 safaris, golf with animals keeping you company on the fairways, relaxing in-room spa treatments and culinary delights. Botsebotse Luxury Retreat will enchant you and steal your heart.

accommodation

Botsebotse Luxury Retreat consists of a main lodge with detached wings in which only four sumptuous rooms are housed.

Main lodge
The main lodge is constructed of natural materials that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and rare African artifacts and luxurious thatched indoor and outdoor spaces enhance the African lodge style design.

A safari styled Lapa, teak deck, a crystal-clear martini pool and a comfortable outdoor lounge is ideal for relaxation and game spotting. Enjoy the views of the surrounding unfenced bush from one of two indoor lounges or soak in the teak hot spa tub. 
Enjoy roaring fires in the main or bush boma, ideal venues to gaze at the amazing stars of a clear African sky. A cosy bar is equipped with a flat screen satellite television and piped music is available in the indoor and outdoor lounge areas.WI-FI and a laptop are available.

Rooms
Choose between four luxury boutique facilities, each with a sumptuous en suite bathroom (bath, shower, double vanity) outdoor feature shower bath, own private courtyard and undercover parking. Each room is equipped with remote controlled air conditioning / heating and ceiling fan, flat screen TV, satellite TV (news, sports, movies), DVD player, Queen bed, luxury linen, tea and coffee station with cookies, flowers, sweets, mini-bar, electronic safe, waffle weave and cotton bathrobes, slippers, hair drier, make-up mirror towels, swimming towels and luxury toiletries.

Dining

Botsebotse’s glorious culinary delights are served accompanied by the finest South African estate wines with the menu designedfor the most discerning palette.Have breakfast in your PJ’s in your own courtyard,book a picnic basket for a picnic in a secluded spot or enjoy a romantic candle lit dinner in the dining area, on the outdoor deck or in the boma under the starry sky.Guests can help themselves to free muffins and fruitthroughout the day.

romantic getaways

Botsebotse luxurious accommodation is the perfect choice for those who want to indulge in a little bit of romance or to escape from hectic city life. Enjoy relaxing in-room massages, romantic candle lit dinners and a picnic in a secluded spot.

exclusive hire

Hiring Botsebotse is also ideal for family, friends and golfers who would like to book Botsebotse for their own use only. Your group will have full and exclusive use of Botsebotse’s superb facilities and will be attended to by Botsebotse’sfriendly and helpful staff.

location & attractions

Located 1.5 hours from Pretoria midway between BelaBela and Thabazimbi, Botsebotse Luxury Retreat offers a wide range of activities that includes the following:

Within walking distance
• Eco safaris: Home to animals such as warthog, zebra, kudu, eland, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe and others and with no predators, the reserve offers guests the unique opportunity to do their own eco game walks, bicycle safaris and game drives to view and photograph over 600 head of game and 300 bird species. (Guests are welcome to use Botsebotse ‘s bicycles at no extra charge.)
• Zebula Golf Course(Voted the “Best New Golf Course” in the 2004 Golf Digest)
• Gym, squash and tennis courts

Ten minutes from Botsebotse and booked by Botsebotse
• Big 5 guided game drives
• Big 5 guided horseback safaris
• Big 5 guided quad bike safaris
• Big 4 guided game drives that includes white lions but no elephants
• Big 5 air balloon safaris

Twenty Minutes from Botsebotse and booked by Botsebotse
• Shingwedzi Cheetah and Wild Dog Conservation project
• Elements Golf Course (ranked number 9 in Golf Digest 2008, Top Ten 100 Golf Course Awards)

Awards

World Luxury Hotel Awards Nominee 2012

ACCREDITATIONS (as claimed by the establishment)