South Africa Lodge Vacation Rentals Romantic African Lodge in Limpopo   (3)

Overview

Romantic African Limpopo Lodge Full Board and 2 Game Drives

South Africa Lodge Vacation Rentals Romantic African Lodge in Limpopo - Full Board and 2 Game Drives.

“The Place of the Mountain”, is situated in the World Heritage “Waterberg Biosphere” of the Waterberg region. Approximately a three-hour drive north of Johannesburg, this 22 000ha malaria-free reserve boasts five eco-systems. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide-open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600m high cliffs. The lower escarpment is approximately three degrees warmer and comprises sandveld vegetation and a series of wetlands.

The Lodge is situated on the Lower Escarpment of the Safari Conservancy surrounded by wetlands and plains. This secluded Lodge is refreshingly alluring with its unique blend of luxury and true African wilderness with views stretching over the lake and plains to the mountain and the Waterberg range.

This secluded Mountain lodge provides a main reception area with a private lounge and dining room as well as a swimming pool, boma ( sit around an open fire, enjoy a cocktail en do some stargazing) and courtyard, all specially designed and furnished with an African baroque theme providing a magical atmosphere. The Lodge offers fine dining in the Restaurant as well as in the Garden or in the Boma. Various outside venues are available for a traditional braai, picnic or for that special meal in nature.

Accommodation
Hanglip Mountain Lodge (lower escarpment): This alluring lodge evokes the romantic Africa of yesteryear. All luxury suites, furnished in African Baroque style, have private sun decks with breath-taking views across the wetlands and vast open plains. Enchanting gardens provide a paradise of foliage and tranquility.

A daily program, including game drives and guided bush walks with a ranger, and with optional extras such as a visit to a local Pedi village, guided horse trails, helicopter flights and meals on the mountain, sunset boat cruises, children’s eco-educational programs and beauty treatments.

The game drive experience is impressive with more than 55 mammal species (including the big five, consisting of lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) 300 plants species and 380 bird species….not to mention the wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians all co-existing in five spectacular diverse eco-systems including grasslands, bushveld, mountains and river beds. Encounter the supreme wildlife of Africa with qualified rangers in our open safari game viewing.

Various guided Bush Walk options are available. The Predator Walks are undertaken by our qualified rangers in the Big 5 in the Safari Conservancy, non-predator walks at the Resort and Botany Walks within the Botanical Gardens. Our trained rangers will show you a variety of animals and birds.

The Bushveld stars are magnificent and truly a must-see. Stargazing can be done in the Astro Boma with a professional speaker for children and adults or the activity can be guided by one of our qualified Rangers. Alternatively a professional Astronomer can be hired in at a nominal fee. A minimum of 20 people are required per session.

Helicopter flights: this is an experience beyond comparison! Get a bird’s eye view of our 22 000 ha Nature Reserve with either a 5-minute or 12-minute flight or combine an exhilarating helicopter flight with a romantic meal on a secluded mountain top and enjoy the indescribable natural beauty of the Waterberg.

Over and above all activities listed the resort also offers the following: Balloon Safaris, Segway Safari Tours, Bush and Birding Walks, Big 5 Game Drives, Pedi Village Tour, Wildlife Centre Tour, Water Activities, Adventure Activities.